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H1166

בָּעַל

bâʻal [baw-al'] Verb
Core meaningto be master

Lexical Definition

Strong's Hebrew H1166

to be master ; hence, to marry

KJV usage: have dominion (over), be husband, marry(-ried, × wife).
Etymology: a primitive root; also as denominative from 1167
Brown–Driver–Briggs Hebrew Lexicon

. Usage: have dominion (over), be husband, marry(-ried, × wife). have dominion (over), be husband, marry(-ried, × wife).

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