Hebrew · H1167, H4209 · unreviewed

בַּעַל מְזִמּוֹת

A master ; hence, a husband , or (figuratively) owner (often used with another noun in modifications of this latter sense) · a plan , usually evil ( machination ), sometimes good ( sagacity )

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בַּעַל H1167 a master ; hence, a husband , or (figuratively) owner (often used with another noun in modifications of this latter sense)
Pronunciation baʿal
Master through possession and control; extends from literal ownership to relational authority as husband or lord
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מְזִמָּה H4209 a plan , usually evil ( machination ), sometimes good ( sagacity )
Pronunciation məzimmāh
Cunning mental scheming, predominantly malevolent intent, rarely sagacious; human plotting against divine order.
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What does בַּעַל מְזִמּוֹת (baal mezimmot) mean in the Bible?

בַּעַל · מְזִמָּה is a Hebrew word meaning "master of schemes, possessor of plots, scheming person".

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Meaning

master of schemes, possessor of plots, scheming person
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