Hebrew · H1167, H5973 · unreviewed

בְּעָלָיו עִמּוֹ

A master ; hence, a husband , or (figuratively) owner (often used with another noun in modifications of this latter sense) · adverb or preposition, with (i.e. in conjunction with), in varied applications; specifically, equally with ; often with prepositional prefix (and then usually unrepresented in English)

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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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עִם H5973 adverb or preposition, with (i.e. in conjunction with), in varied applications; specifically, equally with ; often with prepositional prefix (and then usually unrepresented in English)
Pronunciation ʿim
Expresses relational presence and association; foundational for covenant language denoting standing-with or togetherness with God.
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What does בְּעָלָיו עִמּוֹ (be'alav immo) mean in the Bible?

בַּעַל · עִם is a Hebrew word meaning "a master ; hence, a husband , or (figuratively) owner (often used with another noun in modifications of this latter sense)".

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Meaning

a master ; hence, a husband , or (figuratively) owner (often used with another noun in modifications of this latter sense)
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