בַּעֲלֵי שְׁבוּעָה
A master ; hence, a husband , or (figuratively) owner (often used with another noun in modifications of this latter sense) · properly, something sworn , i.e. an oath
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בַּעַל H1167 a master ; hence, a husband , or (figuratively) owner (often used with another noun in modifications of this latter sense)
שְׁבוּעָה H7621 properly, something sworn , i.e. an oath
What does בַּעֲלֵי שְׁבוּעָה (ba'alei shevu'ah) mean in the Bible?
בַּעַל · שְׁבוּעָה is a Hebrew word meaning "Those bound by oath or covenantal pledge.". Those bound by oath or covenantal pledge.
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