Bel

Easton's Bible Dictionary

The Aramaic form of Baal, the national god of the Babylonians (Isa 46:1; Jer 50:2; 51:44). It signifies “lord.”

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

bel, bal (bel): Appellative name of a Bah god (compare BAAL), in the Old Testament and Apocrypha identified with Marduk or Merodach, the tutelary deity of Babylon (compare Isa 46:1; Jer 51:44; Baruch 6:41).

See Babylonia and Assyria, Religion Of.

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