A title and honorific meaning 'lord' in the Northwest Semitic languages, often used to refer to various local deities in ancient Middle Eastern cultures.

In ancient Canaanite religion, Baal was worshipped as a god of rain and fertility.

A specific deity worshipped in ancient Middle Eastern cultures, often associated with fertility, storms, and agriculture.

The worship of Baal was widespread in ancient Phoenicia and influenced neighboring cultures.

Any false god or idol worshipped in place of the true deity.

The prophets condemned the people for bowing down to the Baals of wood and stone.

Baalproper noun

The chief fertility and storm deity worshipped by the ancient Canaanites and Phoenicians.

Baal is mentioned many times in the Hebrew Bible as a rival to the worship of Yahweh.