Baalzebub
Definition
A name derived from a Philistine deity originally worshipped in the city of Ekron, literally translated as 'Lord of the flies'. In the evolution of biblical texts from the Old and New Testaments, the term was pejoratively altered and assimilated into Judeo-Christian culture as a major demonic entity, being directly identified as the prince of demons, a manifestation of Satan, or a spiritual leader of the forces of darkness (also known under the adapted name Beelzebub).
Bilingual Equivalents
- Baalzebub
- Beelzebub
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Proper masculine noun, rigid inflectional structure, non-pluralizable. |
| Formation | Onomastic compound consisting of the Semitic root 'Baal' and 'zebub' (fly), adapted through linguistic transliteration. |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [baːlˈzɛbʌb] sau [beɪˈɛlzɪbʌb] |
| Source | Dictionary of Deities and Demons in the Bible |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: În Evanghelii, fariseii l-au acuzat pe Iisus că scoate demonii cu ajutorul lui Baalzebub, căpetenia lor.
EN: In the Gospels, the Pharisees accused Jesus of casting out demons by Baalzebub, the prince of demons.
RO: Numele Baalzebub a suferit numeroase modificări de transcriere de-a lungul secolelor, devenind Belzebut în română.
EN: The name Baalzebub underwent numerous transcription updates over the centuries, becoming Beelzebub in English.
RO: Textele apocrife medievale îl descriu pe Baalzebub ca pe un spirit de rang înalt în ierarhia infernală.
EN: Medieval apocryphal texts describe Baalzebub as a high-ranking spirit within the infernal hierarchy.
Idioms & Phrases
Zeul din Ecron, Baalzebub / Baalzebub, the god of Ekron
RO: Referință istorică la divinitatea oraculară căreia regele Ahazia i-a cerut ajutorul, provocând mânia profetului Ilie.
EN: A historical reference to the oracular deity from whom King Ahaziah sought help, provoking the wrath of the prophet Elijah.
Acuzația lui Baalzebub / The accusation of Baalzebub
RO: Concept teologic care descrie atribuirea unei fapte profund bune sau divine unei influențe malefice ascunse.
EN: A theological concept describing the attribution of a profoundly good or divine deed to a hidden malevolent influence.
Ierarhia lui Baalzebub / The hierarchy of Baalzebub
RO: Structură simbolică în literatura demonologică veche, unde această figură guverna peste spiritele discordiei.
EN: A symbolic structure in ancient demonological literature, where this figure ruled over the spirits of discord.
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