Baali
Smith’s Bible Dictionary (1863)
(Hosea 2:16) [Baal]
See also: baal
Easton’s Bible Dictionary (1897)
My lord, a title the prophet (Hos. 2:16) reproaches the Jewish church for applying to Jehovah, instead of the more endearing title Ishi, meaning “my husband.”
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