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Beelzebub
bee-EHL-zih-buhb
Beelzebub (name) means the name of a Canaanite deity that was worshipped at Ekron.
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The name of a Canaanite deity that was worshipped at Ekron.
"But when the Phariſees heard it, they ſaid, This fellow doeth not caſt out deuils, but by Beelzebub the prince of the deuils."
— The Holy Bible (1611)
2
Another name for Satan, the Devil.
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Etymology
First attested as Old English Belzebub, from Latin Beelzebūb, which was the Vulgate's form of Ancient Greek Βεελζεβούλ (Beelzeboúl), from Hebrew בעל זבוב (ba‘al-z'vúv, “fly-lord”); the name is mentioned in 2 Kings chapter 1 as “the god of Ekron”.
Frequently asked questions
What does “Beelzebub” mean?
The word “Beelzebub” means a Canaanite deity worshipped at Ekron.
How do you pronounce “Beelzebub”?
“Beelzebub” is pronounced bee-EHL-zih-buhb (/ˈbilzɪbʌb/ in IPA).
How do you use “Beelzebub” in a sentence?
Here is “Beelzebub” used in a sentence: “But when the Phariſees heard it, they ſaid, This fellow doeth not caſt out deuils, but by Beelzebub the prince of the deuils.”
What part of speech is “Beelzebub”?
“Beelzebub” is a name.
Where does the word “Beelzebub” come from?
The word “Beelzebub” comes from Ancient Greek.
How many meanings does “Beelzebub” have?
“Beelzebub” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a Canaanite deity worshipped at Ekron.
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