Baal Merodach

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Definition

Proper noun The chief deity of the Babylonian pantheon, associated with wisdom, judgment, and the planet Jupiter. He is a later, specifically Babylonian, form of the earlier Sumerian god Marduk. His consort was the goddess Sarpanitu.

Usage Notes
  • This term refers specifically to the Babylonian iteration of the god. It is often used in historical, religious, and mythological contexts.
  • The name is a compound, but it functions as a single, proper noun referring to the deity. The more common and direct name for this god is Marduk.
Examples
  • In the Babylonian creation epic, Baal Merodach defeats the primordial goddess Tiamat.
  • The city of Babylon was the cult center for the worship of Baal Merodach.
  • Scholars note that Baal Merodach absorbed the attributes and titles of many earlier Mesopotamian gods.
Advanced Usage
  • The name "Baal Merodach" appears in some older English translations of the Hebrew Bible (e.g., the King James Version) for the god referenced in Jeremiah 50:2.
Variants and Related Words
  • Marduk: The more standard and frequently used name for the same deity.
  • Bel: A title meaning "Lord," which became a common name for Marduk/Baal Merodach.
  • Sarpanitu: The proper noun for his consort, the goddess.
Synonyms
  • Marduk
  • Bel (as a title/name)
Notes on Different Meanings

This term has only one specific meaning: it is the name of a Babylonian god. It does not have other general definitions.

Noun
  1. the chief Babylonian god; his consort was Sarpanitu

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