Berean Strong's Lexicon Barak: Barak Original Word: Βαράκ Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew name בָּרָק (Barak) Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - H1301: בָּרָק (Barak) - The Hebrew origin of the name, meaning "lightning." Usage: In the New Testament, Barak is mentioned in the context of the "heroes of faith" in Hebrews 11:32. Barak was a military leader in Israel during the time of the Judges, known for his role in the defeat of the Canaanite army led by Sisera, as recorded in the Old Testament book of Judges. Cultural and Historical Background: Barak lived during the period of the Judges, a time characterized by a cyclical pattern of Israel's disobedience, oppression by foreign powers, cries for help, and deliverance by judges raised by God. Barak was called by the prophetess Deborah to lead an army against the Canaanite king Jabin and his commander Sisera. Despite initial hesitation, Barak demonstrated faith by following God's command, leading to a decisive victory for Israel. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof Hebrew origin Baraq Definition Barak, a commander of the Isr. NASB Translation Barak (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 913: ΒαράκΒαράκ, ὁ, indeclinable (בָּרָק lightning), Barak, a commander of the Israelites (Judges 4:6, 8): Hebrews 11:32. (BB. DD.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Barak. Of Hebrew origin (Baraq); Barak, an Israelite -- Barak. see HEBREW Baraq Forms and Transliterations Βαρακ Βαράκ Barak BarákLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |