Did you know Baal (which means lord) was also called Beelzebub (lord of the flies) because his blood soaked idols used to attract flies?
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Replying to @DiscordianKitty
@DiscordianKitty Baal is better translated as master (usually seen as ha-Baal, the master), in counterpoint to Adonai, usually "lord"1 reply 1 retweet 2 likes -
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@DiscordianKitty so, much of the OT is about the petty drama between "the Lord" and "the Master"1 reply 1 retweet 2 likes -
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@DiscordianKitty the bearing this has on the symbolism of Doctor Who should not be underestimated2 replies 1 retweet 2 likes -
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@DiscordianKitty you may enjoy more fun facts about ha-Baal:1 reply 1 retweet 2 likes -
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@DiscordianKitty his priests wore garments of wool and linen to represent their dominion over plant + animal, which is why mixed fabrics bad1 reply 1 retweet 2 likes
@DiscordianKitty said priests' tools of office were a rod and orb, representing dominion over male and female; strange coincidence huh
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