Hebrew noun (masculine) · H1167
בַּעַל
baalbah'-al
master
84 uses in the Hebrew text, one for each word STEP Bible has tagged with this key
Concordance spelling: baʻal
Word page · Part of the concordance, one page for every word of the Hebrew and Greek text. Strong's H1167is this word's number in James Strong's 1890 index of the King James Bible.
- 20 of 39Old Testament books
- 47spellings
The definition in full
Strong's key (1890) · H1167
a master; hence, a husband, or (figuratively) owner (often used with another noun in modifications of this latter sense)
The King James renders it: [phrase] archer, [phrase] babbler, [phrase] bird, captain, chief man, [phrase] confederate, [phrase] have to do, [phrase] dreamer, those to whom it is due, [phrase] furious, those that are given to it, great, [phrase] hairy, he that hath it, have, [phrase] horseman, husband, lord, man, [phrase] married, master, person, [phrase] sworn, they of.
James Strong, The Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible (1890), public domain. Strong indexed the King James text, and this site quotes his entry as that index.
Summary
baal is rendered "master". It stands 84 times in the Hebrew text, across twenty books.
- Nineteen of the uses stand in Judges, more than in any other book.
- Its first use in canonical order opens the ledger below.Genesis 14:13Then an escapee came and reported this to Abram the Hebrew. Now Abram was living near the Oaks of Mamre the Amorite, a brother of Eshcol and Aner, all of whom were bound by treaty to Abram.
- The Greek text spells it forty-seven different ways.
The first use
Then an escapee came and reported this to Abram the Hebrew. Now Abram was living near the Oaks of Mamre the Amorite, a brother of Eshcol and Aner, all of whom were bound by treaty to Abram.
Genesis 14:13בַּעֲלֵ֥י
The first use, in the order of the Old Testament's books.
Where the word stands
The word stands in twenty of the 39 Old Testament books.
What the word means
Each meaning, and the words it is translated by
How the Greek text is glossed, word by word
- citizens of20
- owners its12
- husband her6
- master of6
- a husband3
- a master of3
- husband of3
- to owners its3
- an owner of2
- masters of2
- owner of2
- possessor of2
and 20 more, 84 uses in all
The words built on the same word-part
Each word below begins with the same letters this one begins with. A shared word-part shows a family. It does not settle what any one of them means, so each word carries its own uses on its own page. Scholars call that shared part the stem.
| Word | Written | Meaning | Uses |
|---|---|---|---|
| בַּעַל | Baal | Baal | Uses82 |
| בַּעַל פְּעוֹר | Baal Peor | Baal of Peor | Uses12 |
| בַּעַל זְבוּב | Baal Zebub | Baal-zebub | Uses8 |
| בַּעַר | baar | stupid | Uses5 |
| בַּעֲלָה | baalah | mistress | Uses4 |
| בַּעַל בְּרִית | Baal Berith | Baal-berith | Uses4 |
| בַּעֲלִי | Baali | Baal | Uses1 |
| בַּעֲלֵי בָּמוֹת | Baale Bamoth | Baal-bamothite | Usesnot recorded |
Other numbers on this spelling
Strong gave these words the same spelling and different numbers, so the site counts and defines them apart.
All 84, in canonical order
Every use, in order
Every use, grouped by book, with its verse.
47 spellings and their grammar
STEP Bible tags every word of the Hebrew and Greek text with its spelling and its grammar. Both lists below count the rows printed underneath, written out in English, with the code beside each one as it was tagged.
How it is spelled
- בַּעֲלֵ֣י10
- בַּ֣עַל9
- בַּעֲלֵ֥י4
- בַּעֲלֵ֖י4
- בַּעְלָ֑הּ3
- בַּעֲלֵ֤י3
- בְּעָלָ֑יו3
- בַ֥עַל2
- בַּ֤עַל2
- בַּ֥עַל2
- בַּ֖עַל2
- בַּֽעַל־2
and 35 more spellings in the ledger below.
The grammar of each form
- noun · masculine plural · in construct (“…of”)26HNcmpc
- noun · masculine singular · in construct (“…of”)19HNcmsc
- noun · masculine plural · in construct (“…of”) + pronoun suffix · 3rd person masculine singular10HNcmpc/Sp3ms
- noun · masculine singular · in construct (“…of”) + pronoun suffix · 3rd person feminine singular6HNcmsc/Sp3fs
- preposition + noun · masculine plural · in construct (“…of”) + pronoun suffix · 3rd person masculine singular5HR/Ncmpc/Sp3ms
- noun · masculine singular4HNcmsa
- conjunction (“and”) + noun · masculine singular · in construct (“…of”)3HC/Ncmsc
- noun · masculine plural · in construct (“…of”) + pronoun suffix · 3rd person feminine singular2HNcmpc/Sp3fs
- preposition + noun · masculine singular · in construct (“…of”)2HR/Ncmsc
- conjunction (“and”) + noun · masculine plural · in construct (“…of”)1HC/Ncmpc
- conjunction (“and”) + noun · masculine singular1HC/Ncmsa
- Hc/Vqq2ms/Sp3fs1Hc/Vqq2ms/Sp3fs
Genesis
four uses
Then an escapee came and reported this to Abram the Hebrew. Now Abram was living near the Oaks of Mamre the Amorite, a brother of Eshcol and Aner, all of whom were bound by treaty to Abram.
- בַּעֲלֵ֥יbaaleinoun · masculine plural · in construct (“…of”)tagged: partners of
One night, however, God came to Abimelech in a dream and told him, “You are as good as dead because of the woman you have taken, for she is a married woman.”
- בָּֽעַל׃baalnoun · masculine singulartagged: a husband
“Here comes that dreamer!” they said to one another.
- בַּ֛עַלbaalnoun · masculine singular · in construct (“…of”)tagged: master of
The archers attacked him with bitterness; they aimed at him in hostility.
- בַּעֲלֵ֥יbaaleinoun · masculine plural · in construct (“…of”)tagged: masters of
Exodus
fourteen uses
If he arrived alone, he is to leave alone; if he arrived with a wife, she is to leave with him.
- בַּ֤עַלbaalnoun · masculine singular · in construct (“…of”)tagged: husband of
If men who are fighting strike a pregnant woman and her child is born prematurely, but there is no further injury, he shall surely be fined as the woman’s husband demands and as the court allows.
- בַּ֣עַלbaalnoun · masculine singular · in construct (“…of”)tagged: husband of
If an ox gores a man or woman to death, the ox must surely be stoned, and its meat must not be eaten. But the owner of the ox shall not be held responsible.
- וּבַ֥עַלuvaalconjunction (“and”) + noun · masculine singular · in construct (“…of”)tagged: and owner of
But if the ox has a habit of goring, and its owner has been warned yet does not restrain it, and it kills a man or woman, then the ox must be stoned and its owner must also be put to death.
- בִּבְעָלָיו֙bivalavpreposition + noun · masculine plural · in construct (“…of”) + pronoun suffix · 3rd person masculine singulartagged: on owners its
- בְּעָלָ֖יוbealavnoun · masculine plural · in construct (“…of”) + pronoun suffix · 3rd person masculine singulartagged: owners its
the owner of the pit shall make restitution; he must pay its owner, and the dead animal will be his.
- בַּ֤עַלbaalnoun · masculine singular · in construct (“…of”)tagged: owner of
- לִבְעָלָ֑יוlivalavpreposition + noun · masculine plural · in construct (“…of”) + pronoun suffix · 3rd person masculine singulartagged: to owners its
But if it was known that the ox had a habit of goring, yet its owner failed to restrain it, he shall pay full compensation, ox for ox, and the dead animal will be his.
- בְּעָלָ֑יוbealavnoun · masculine plural · in construct (“…of”) + pronoun suffix · 3rd person masculine singulartagged: owners its
If the thief is not found, the owner of the house must appear before the judges to determine whether he has taken his neighbor’s property.
- בַּֽעַל־baal-noun · masculine singular · in construct (“…of”)tagged: master of
an oath before the LORD shall be made between the parties to determine whether or not the man has taken his neighbor’s property. The owner must accept the oath and require no restitution.
- בְּעָלָ֖יוbealavnoun · masculine plural · in construct (“…of”) + pronoun suffix · 3rd person masculine singulartagged: owners its
But if the animal was actually stolen from the neighbor, he must make restitution to the owner.
- לִבְעָלָֽיו׃livalavpreposition + noun · masculine plural · in construct (“…of”) + pronoun suffix · 3rd person masculine singulartagged: to owners its
If a man borrows an animal from his neighbor and it is injured or dies while its owner is not present, he must make full restitution.
- בְּעָלָ֥יוbealavnoun · masculine plural · in construct (“…of”) + pronoun suffix · 3rd person masculine singulartagged: owners its
If the owner was present, no restitution is required. If the animal was rented, the fee covers the loss.
- בְּעָלָ֥יוbealavnoun · masculine plural · in construct (“…of”) + pronoun suffix · 3rd person masculine singulartagged: owners its
And he said to the elders, “Wait here for us until we return to you. Aaron and Hur are here with you. Whoever has a dispute can go to them.”
- בַ֥עַלvaalnoun · masculine singular · in construct (“…of”)tagged: a master of
Leviticus
one use
He is not to defile himself for those related to him by marriage, and so profane himself.
- בַּ֣עַלbaalnoun · masculine singulartagged: a husband
Numbers
one use
For a fire went out from Heshbon, a blaze from the city of Sihon. It consumed Ar of Moab, the rulers of Arnon’s heights.
- בַּעֲלֵ֖יbaaleinoun · masculine plural · in construct (“…of”)tagged: citizens of
Deuteronomy
four uses
This is the manner of remission: Every creditor shall cancel what he has loaned to his neighbor. He is not to collect anything from his neighbor or brother, because the LORD’s time of release has been proclaimed.
- בַּ֙עַל֙baalnoun · masculine singulartagged: owner
and put aside the clothing of her captivity. After she has lived in your house a full month and mourned her father and mother, you may have relations with her and be her husband, and she shall be your wife.
- וּבְעַלְתָּ֔הּuvealtahHc/Vqq2ms/Sp3fstagged: and you will be husband her
If a man is found lying with another man’s wife, both the man who slept with her and the woman must die. You must purge the evil from Israel.
- בַּ֗עַלbaalnoun · masculine singulartagged: a husband
then the husband who divorced her first may not remarry her after she has been defiled, for that is an abomination to the LORD. You must not bring sin upon the land that the LORD your God is giving you as an inheritance.
- בַּעְלָ֣הּba'lahnoun · masculine singular · in construct (“…of”) + pronoun suffix · 3rd person feminine singulartagged: husband her
Joshua
one use
After this, you crossed the Jordan and came to Jericho. The people of Jericho fought against you, as did the Amorites, Perizzites, Canaanites, Hittites, Girgashites, Hivites, and Jebusites, and I delivered them into your hand.
- בַּעֲלֵֽי־baalei-noun · masculine plural · in construct (“…of”)tagged: citizens of
Judges
nineteen uses
“Please ask all the leaders of Shechem, ‘Is it better for you that seventy men, all the sons of Jerubbaal, rule over you, or just one man?’ Remember that I am your own flesh and blood.”
- בַּעֲלֵ֣יbaaleinoun · masculine plural · in construct (“…of”)tagged: citizens of
And when his mother’s brothers spoke all these words about him in the presence of all the leaders of Shechem, their hearts were inclined to follow Abimelech, for they said, “He is our brother.”
- בַּעֲלֵ֣יbaaleinoun · masculine plural · in construct (“…of”)tagged: citizens of
Then all the leaders of Shechem and Beth-millo gathered beside the oak at the pillar in Shechem and proceeded to make Abimelech their king.
- בַּעֲלֵ֤יbaaleinoun · masculine plural · in construct (“…of”)tagged: citizens of
When this was reported to Jotham, he climbed to the top of Mount Gerizim, raised his voice, and cried out: “Listen to me, O leaders of Shechem, and may God listen to you.
- בַּעֲלֵ֣יbaaleinoun · masculine plural · in construct (“…of”)tagged: O citizens of
but you have risen up against my father’s house this day and killed his seventy sons on a single stone, and you have made Abimelech, the son of his maidservant, king over the leaders of Shechem because he is your brother—
- בַּעֲלֵ֣יbaaleinoun · masculine plural · in construct (“…of”)tagged: citizens of
But if not, may fire come from Abimelech and consume the leaders of Shechem and Beth-millo, and may fire come from the leaders of Shechem and Beth-millo and consume Abimelech.”
- בַּעֲלֵ֥יbaaleinoun · masculine plural · in construct (“…of”)tagged: citizens of
- מִבַּעֲלֵ֤יmibaaleipreposition + noun · masculine plural · in construct (“…of”)tagged: from citizens of
God sent a spirit of animosity between Abimelech and the leaders of Shechem and caused them to treat Abimelech deceitfully,
- בַּעֲלֵ֣יbaaleinoun · masculine plural · in construct (“…of”)tagged: citizens of
- בַעֲלֵי־vaalei-noun · masculine plural · in construct (“…of”)tagged: citizens of
in order that the crime against the seventy sons of Jerubbaal might come to justice and their blood be avenged on their brother Abimelech and on the leaders of Shechem, who had helped him murder his brothers.
- בַּעֲלֵ֣יbaaleinoun · masculine plural · in construct (“…of”)tagged: citizens of
The leaders of Shechem set up an ambush against Abimelech on the hilltops, and they robbed all who passed by them on the road. So this was reported to Abimelech.
- בַעֲלֵ֨יvaaleinoun · masculine plural · in construct (“…of”)tagged: citizens of
Meanwhile, Gaal son of Ebed came with his brothers and crossed into Shechem, and the leaders of Shechem put their confidence in him.
- בַּעֲלֵ֥יbaaleinoun · masculine plural · in construct (“…of”)tagged: citizens of
So Gaal went out before the leaders of Shechem and fought against Abimelech,
- בַּעֲלֵ֣יbaaleinoun · masculine plural · in construct (“…of”)tagged: citizens of
On hearing of this, all the leaders in the tower of Shechem entered the inner chamber of the temple of El-berith.
- בַּעֲלֵ֖יbaaleinoun · masculine plural · in construct (“…of”)tagged: citizens of
And when Abimelech was told that all the leaders in the tower of Shechem were gathered there,
- בַּעֲלֵ֖יbaaleinoun · masculine plural · in construct (“…of”)tagged: citizens of
But there was a strong tower inside the city, and all the men, women, and leaders of the city fled there. They locked themselves in and went up to the roof of the tower.
- בַּעֲלֵ֣יbaaleinoun · masculine plural · in construct (“…of”)tagged: citizens of
While they were enjoying themselves, suddenly the wicked men of the city surrounded the house. Pounding on the door, they said to the old man who owned the house, “Bring out the man who came to your house, so we can have relations with him!”
- בַּ֣עַלbaalnoun · masculine singular · in construct (“…of”)tagged: master of
The owner of the house went out and said to them, “No, my brothers, do not do this wicked thing! After all, this man is a guest in my house. Do not commit this outrage.
- בַּ֣עַלbaalnoun · masculine singular · in construct (“…of”)tagged: master of
And during the night, the men of Gibeah rose up against me and surrounded the house. They intended to kill me, but they abused my concubine, and she died.
- בַּעֲלֵ֣יbaaleinoun · masculine plural · in construct (“…of”)tagged: citizens of
1 Samuel
two uses
Will the citizens of Keilah surrender me into his hand? Will Saul come down, as Your servant has heard? O LORD, God of Israel, please tell Your servant.” “He will,” said the LORD.
- בַעֲלֵי֩vaaleinoun · masculine plural · in construct (“…of”)tagged: citizens of
So David asked, “Will the citizens of Keilah surrender me and my men into the hand of Saul?” “They will,” said the LORD.
- בַּעֲלֵ֧יbaaleinoun · masculine plural · in construct (“…of”)tagged: citizens of
2 Samuel
three uses
“I happened to be on Mount Gilboa,” he replied, “and there was Saul, leaning on his spear, with the chariots and the cavalry closing in on him.
- וּבַעֲלֵ֥יuvaaleiconjunction (“and”) + noun · masculine plural · in construct (“…of”)tagged: and owners of
When Uriah’s wife heard that her husband was dead, she mourned for him.
- בַּעְלָֽהּ׃ba'lahnoun · masculine singular · in construct (“…of”) + pronoun suffix · 3rd person feminine singulartagged: husband her
he went and took the bones of Saul and his son Jonathan from the men of Jabesh-gilead, who had stolen them from the public square of Beth-shan where the Philistines had hung the bodies after they had struck down Saul at Gilboa.
- בַּעֲלֵ֖יbaaleinoun · masculine plural · in construct (“…of”)tagged: citizens of
2 Kings
one use
“He was a hairy man,” they answered, “with a leather belt around his waist.” “It was Elijah the Tishbite,” said the king.
- בַּ֣עַלbaalnoun · masculine singular · in construct (“…of”)tagged: an owner of
Nehemiah
one use
For many in Judah were bound by oath to him, since he was a son-in-law of Shecaniah son of Arah, and his son Jehohanan had married the daughter of Meshullam son of Berechiah.
- בַּעֲלֵ֤יbaaleinoun · masculine plural · in construct (“…of”)tagged: lords of
Esther
two uses
For the conduct of the queen will become known to all women, causing them to despise their husbands and say, ‘King Xerxes ordered Queen Vashti to be brought before him, but she did not come.’
- בַּעְלֵיהֶ֖ןba'leihennoun · masculine plural · in construct (“…of”) + pronoun suffix · 3rd person feminine pluraltagged: husbands their
The edict the king issues will be heard throughout his vast kingdom—and so all women, from the least to the greatest, will honor their husbands.”
- לְבַעְלֵיהֶ֔ןleva'leihenpreposition + noun · masculine plural · in construct (“…of”) + pronoun suffix · 3rd person feminine pluraltagged: to husbands their
Job
one use
if I have devoured its produce without payment or broken the spirit of its tenants,
- בְּעָלֶ֣יהָbealeihanoun · masculine plural · in construct (“…of”) + pronoun suffix · 3rd person feminine singulartagged: owners its
Proverbs
fourteen uses
How futile it is to spread the net where any bird can see it!
- בַּ֥עַלbaalnoun · masculine singular · in construct (“…of”)tagged: owner of
Such is the fate of all who are greedy, whose unjust gain takes the lives of its possessors.
- בְּעָלָ֣יוbealavnoun · masculine plural · in construct (“…of”) + pronoun suffix · 3rd person masculine singulartagged: owners its
Do not withhold good from the deserving when it is within your power to act.
- מִבְּעָלָ֑יוmibealavpreposition + noun · masculine plural · in construct (“…of”) + pronoun suffix · 3rd person masculine singulartagged: from owners its
A wife of noble character is her husband’s crown, but she who causes shame is like decay in his bones.
- בַּעְלָ֑הּba'lahnoun · masculine singular · in construct (“…of”) + pronoun suffix · 3rd person feminine singulartagged: husband her
Understanding is a fountain of life to its possessor, but the discipline of fools is folly.
- בְּעָלָ֑יוbealavnoun · masculine plural · in construct (“…of”) + pronoun suffix · 3rd person masculine singulartagged: owners its
A bribe is a charm to its giver; wherever he turns, he succeeds.
- בְעָלָ֑יוvealavnoun · masculine plural · in construct (“…of”) + pronoun suffix · 3rd person masculine singulartagged: owners its
Whoever is slothful in his work is brother to him who destroys.
- לְבַ֣עַלlevaalpreposition + noun · masculine singular · in construct (“…of”)tagged: of a master of
Do not make friends with an angry man, and do not associate with a hot-tempered man,
- בַּ֣עַלbaalnoun · masculine singular · in construct (“…of”)tagged: a master of
and put a knife to your throat if you possess a great appetite.
- בַּ֖עַלbaalnoun · masculine singular · in construct (“…of”)tagged: a master of
He who plots evil will be called a schemer.
- בַּֽעַל־baal-noun · masculine singular · in construct (“…of”)tagged: master of
An angry man stirs up dissension, and a hot-tempered man abounds in transgression.
- וּבַ֖עַלuvaalconjunction (“and”) + noun · masculine singular · in construct (“…of”)tagged: and a master of
The heart of her husband trusts in her, and he lacks nothing of value.
- בַּעְלָ֑הּba'lahnoun · masculine singular · in construct (“…of”) + pronoun suffix · 3rd person feminine singulartagged: husband her
Her husband is known at the city gate, where he sits among the elders of the land.
- בַּעְלָ֑הּba'lahnoun · masculine singular · in construct (“…of”) + pronoun suffix · 3rd person feminine singulartagged: husband her
Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband praises her as well:
- בַּ֝עְלָ֗הּba'lahnoun · masculine singular · in construct (“…of”) + pronoun suffix · 3rd person feminine singulartagged: husband her
Ecclesiastes
seven uses
When good things increase, so do those who consume them; what then is the profit to the owner, except to behold them with his eyes?
- לִבְעָלֶ֔יהָlivaleihapreposition + noun · masculine plural · in construct (“…of”) + pronoun suffix · 3rd person feminine singulartagged: to owners its
There is a grievous evil I have seen under the sun: wealth hoarded to the harm of its owner,
- לִבְעָלָ֖יוlivalavpreposition + noun · masculine plural · in construct (“…of”) + pronoun suffix · 3rd person masculine singulartagged: by owners its
For wisdom, like money, is a shelter, and the advantage of knowledge is that wisdom preserves the life of its owner.
- בְעָלֶֽיהָ׃vealeihanoun · masculine plural · in construct (“…of”) + pronoun suffix · 3rd person feminine singulartagged: owners its
As no man has power over the wind to contain it, so no one has authority over his day of death. As no one can be discharged in wartime, so wickedness will not release those who practice it.
- בְּעָלָֽיו׃bealavnoun · masculine plural · in construct (“…of”) + pronoun suffix · 3rd person masculine singulartagged: owners its
If the snake bites before it is charmed, there is no profit for the charmer.
- לְבַ֖עַלlevaalpreposition + noun · masculine singular · in construct (“…of”)tagged: for master of
Do not curse the king even in your thoughts, or curse the rich even in your bedroom, for a bird of the air may carry your words, and a winged creature may report your speech.
- וּבַ֥עַלuvaalconjunction (“and”) + noun · masculine singulartagged: and an owner
The words of the wise are like goads, and the anthologies of the masters are like firmly embedded nails driven by a single Shepherd.
- בַּעֲלֵ֣יbaaleinoun · masculine plural · in construct (“…of”)tagged: masters of
Isaiah
four uses
The ox knows its owner, and the donkey its master’s manger, but Israel does not know; My people do not understand.”
- בְּעָלָ֑יוbealavnoun · masculine plural · in construct (“…of”) + pronoun suffix · 3rd person masculine singulartagged: owners its
For the fields of Heshbon have withered, along with the grapevines of Sibmah. The rulers of the nations have trampled its choicest vines, which had reached as far as Jazer and spread toward the desert. Their shoots had spread out and passed over the sea.
- בַּעֲלֵ֤יbaaleinoun · masculine plural · in construct (“…of”)tagged: rulers of
Behold, I will make you into a threshing sledge, new and sharp, with many teeth. You will thresh the mountains and crush them, and reduce the hills to chaff.
- בַּ֖עַלbaalnoun · masculine singular · in construct (“…of”)tagged: an owner of
The One who vindicates Me is near. Who will dare to contend with Me? Let us confront each other! Who has a case against Me? Let him approach Me!
- בַ֥עַלvaalnoun · masculine singular · in construct (“…of”)tagged: master of
Jeremiah
one use
But when he reached the Gate of Benjamin, the captain of the guard, whose name was Irijah son of Shelemiah, the son of Hananiah, seized him and said, “You are deserting to the Chaldeans!”
- בַּ֣עַלbaalnoun · masculine singular · in construct (“…of”)tagged: a captain of
Daniel
two uses
He came toward the two-horned ram I had seen standing beside the canal and rushed at him with furious power.
- בַּ֣עַלbaalnoun · masculine singular · in construct (“…of”)tagged: possessor of
The two-horned ram that you saw represents the kings of Media and Persia.
- בַּ֣עַלbaalnoun · masculine singular · in construct (“…of”)tagged: possessor of
Joel
one use
Wail like a virgin dressed in sackcloth, grieving for the husband of her youth.
- בַּ֥עַלbaalnoun · masculine singular · in construct (“…of”)tagged: husband of
Nahum
one use
The LORD is a jealous and avenging God; the LORD is avenging and full of wrath. The LORD takes vengeance on His foes and reserves wrath for His enemies.
- וּבַ֣עַלuvaalconjunction (“and”) + noun · masculine singular · in construct (“…of”)tagged: and a lord of
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How the numbers are counted
Every count on this page comes from STEP Bible's tagged Hebrew and Greek text, the same text the ledger prints. A use is counted once each time the tagging marks a word with this key.
Spellings are counted as the Greek text spells them, with the sentence's own punctuation taken off the word first, so a form that ends a clause is not counted as a second spelling.
The words it stands beside are the nouns, verbs and adjectives immediately before or after it, counted in every verse where the word stands. The article, the conjunctions and the prepositions are left out, because they stand beside every word.
The family is read from the lexicon by the stem the two words share, with the accents off, and a person or a place named on the stem is left out.
