Strong's Lexicon berak: To flash, to gleam, to shine Original Word: בְּרַךְ Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G796 (astrape): Often used in the New Testament to describe lightning or a flash of light, similar to the Hebrew "berak." Usage: The Hebrew verb "berak" primarily means "to flash" or "to gleam," often used in the context of lightning or a bright, sudden light. It conveys the idea of a quick, brilliant burst of light, typically associated with natural phenomena like thunderstorms. In the biblical context, it can also metaphorically describe the radiance or splendor of God's presence or actions. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, lightning was often seen as a manifestation of divine power and presence. It was a symbol of both awe and fear, representing the might and majesty of the divine. In the Hebrew Bible, lightning is frequently associated with God's power and glory, serving as a reminder of His sovereignty over creation. The imagery of lightning would have been particularly vivid and impactful for ancient Israelites, who lived in a region where thunderstorms were a common and powerful natural occurrence. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin(Aramaic) corresponding to barak Definition to kneel, bless NASB Translation blessed (4), kneeling (1). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance bless, kneel (Aramaic) corresponding to barak -- bless, kneel. see HEBREW barak Forms and Transliterations בְּרִ֤יךְ בָּרְכֵ֔ת בָּרִ֖ךְ בָּרֵ֣ךְ בריך ברך ברכת מְבָרַ֔ךְ מברך bā·rə·ḵêṯ bā·rêḵ bā·riḵ baRech bareChet bārêḵ bārəḵêṯ baRich bāriḵ bə·rîḵ beRich bərîḵ mə·ḇā·raḵ məḇāraḵ mevaRachLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Daniel 2:19 HEB: אֱדַ֙יִן֙ דָּֽנִיֵּ֔אל בָּרִ֖ךְ לֶאֱלָ֥הּ שְׁמַיָּֽא׃ NAS: Then Daniel blessed the God of heaven; KJV: Then Daniel blessed the God of heaven. INT: Then Daniel blessed the God of heaven Daniel 2:20 Daniel 3:28 Daniel 4:34 Daniel 6:10 5 Occurrences |
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