Strong's Lexicon Berakah: Blessing Original Word: בְּרָכָה Word Origin: Derived from the root בָּרַךְ (barak), meaning "to bless." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G2129 (εὐλογία, eulogia) – blessing, praise - G3107 (μακάριος, makarios) – blessed, happy Usage: The term "berakah" primarily denotes a blessing, which can be understood as a favor or gift bestowed by God, often resulting in prosperity, peace, or happiness. It can also refer to a benediction or expression of praise and thanksgiving to God. In the Hebrew Bible, "berakah" is used in various contexts, including blessings given by God to individuals or nations, blessings pronounced by people over others, and blessings as part of worship and liturgical practices. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, blessings were considered powerful and significant. They were often associated with covenants and promises from God, reflecting His favor and presence. Blessings were also integral to family and community life, with patriarchs and leaders pronouncing blessings over their descendants and followers. The concept of blessing is deeply rooted in the covenantal relationship between God and His people, emphasizing divine favor and the fulfillment of God's promises. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom barak Definition an Isr., also a valley in Judah NASB Translation Beracah (3). Brown-Driver-Briggs II. בְּרָכָה 1. proper name, of a location valley in wilderness by Tekoa2Chronicles 20:26 (twice in verse); modern Bereikût compare Be & references 2. proper name, masculine person one of David's band 1 Chronicles 12:3. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Berachah The same as Brakah; Berakah, the name of an Israelite, and also of a valley in Palestine -- Berachah. see HEBREW Brakah Forms and Transliterations בְּרָכָ֔ה בְּרָכָ֖ה ברכה וּבְרָכָ֕ה וברכה bə·rā·ḵāh beraChah bərāḵāh ū·ḇə·rā·ḵāh ūḇərāḵāh uveraChahLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 12:3 HEB: בְּנֵ֣י עַזְמָ֑וֶת וּבְרָכָ֕ה וְיֵה֖וּא הָעֲנְּתֹתִֽי׃ NAS: of Azmaveth, and Beracah and Jehu KJV: of Azmaveth; and Berachah, and Jehu INT: the sons of Azmaveth and Beracah and Jehu the Anathothite 2 Chronicles 20:26 2 Chronicles 20:26 3 Occurrences |
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