Baal is the chief deity of the Canaanite pantheon, storm god and lord of the land. The Torah repeatedly warns Israel against following Baal (Num 25:3-5). He stands in direct opposition to YHWH as the rival for Israel’s worship.
| Hebrew | בַּעַל |
| Transliteration | Baʿal |
| Meaning | Lord/Master |
Baal is the chief deity of the Canaanite pantheon, storm god and lord of the land. The Torah repeatedly warns Israel against following Baal (Num 25:3-5). He stands in direct opposition to YHWH as the rival for Israel’s worship.