Beelzeboul
Gender
masculine
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Meaning & Etymology
Beelzeboul is a form of the Hebrew בַּעַל זְבוּב (Baʿal Zevuv) used in the Greek New Testament, often associated with Beelzebub. The Greek form may represent a misspelling or a pun based on the Hebrew זֶבֶל (zevel), meaning 'dung'. In theological contexts, particularly within Christianity, Beelzebub is another name for Satan, representing gluttony and envy, and is considered one of the seven princes of Hell. The name is also linked to the Canaanite god Baal and is sometimes referred to as the 'L...
Etymology
Original Form:
בַּעַל זְבוּב (Baʿal Zevuv)
Evolution:
The name evolved into Beelzeboul in the Greek New Testament, possibly as a misspelling or a pun on the Hebrew word for 'dung'.
Source:
Greek New Testament, Hebrew etymology