Strong's H1176 · Hebrew
בַּעַל זְבוּב
Baʻal Zᵉbûwb · /bah'-al zeb-oob'/
Definition
Baal-Zebub, a special deity of the Ekronites
KJV: Baal-zebub.
Root / derivation: from H1168 (בַּעַל) and H2070 (זְבוּב); Baal of (the) Fly;
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered בַּעַל זְבוּב across 4 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
4 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
2 Kings4 verses
And Ahaziah fell down through a lattice in his upper chamber that was in Samaria, and was sick: and he sent messengers, and said unto them, Go, enquire of Baalzebub the god of Ekron whether I shall recover of this disease.
2 Kings 1:3But the angel of the LORD said to Elijah the Tishbite, Arise, go up to meet the messengers of the king of Samaria, and say unto them, Is it not because there is not a God in Israel, that ye go to enquire of Baalzebub the god of Ekron?
2 Kings 1:6And they said unto him, There came a man up to meet us, and said unto us, Go, turn again unto the king that sent you, and say unto him, Thus saith the LORD, Is it not because there is not a God in Israel, that thou sendest to enquire of Baalzebub the god of Ekron? therefore thou shalt not come down from that bed on which thou art gone up, but shalt surely die.
2 Kings 1:16And he said unto him, Thus saith the LORD, Forasmuch as thou hast sent messengers to enquire of Baalzebub the god of Ekron, is it not because there is no God in Israel to enquire of his word? therefore thou shalt not come down off that bed on which thou art gone up, but shalt surely die.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H1176 (Baʻal Zᵉbûwb) mean?
Baal-Zebub, a special deity of the Ekronites
How many times does H1176 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H1176 (בַּעַל זְבוּב) appears in 4 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “Baalzebub.”
How is Baʻal Zᵉbûwb translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H1176 is rendered as “Baalzebub” (4×).
Where does the Hebrew word בַּעַל זְבוּב come from?
from H1168 (בַּעַל) and H2070 (זְבוּב); Baal of (the) Fly;