Strong's Lexicon baraq: To flash, to gleam, to shine, to glitter Original Word: בָּרַק Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G796 (astrape): Often translated as "lightning" in the New Testament, used in similar contexts to describe sudden, bright flashes of light, such as in Matthew 24:27 (BSB): "For just as the lightning comes from the east and flashes as far as the west, so will be the coming of the Son of Man." Usage: The Hebrew word "baraq" primarily means "to flash" or "to gleam," often used in the context of lightning or a bright, shining light. It conveys the idea of sudden, intense brightness or a quick, vivid flash. In the Bible, it is frequently associated with the natural phenomenon of lightning, symbolizing power, speed, and divine presence. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, lightning was often seen as a manifestation of divine power and presence. It was associated with the gods and their ability to control the natural world. In the Hebrew Bible, lightning is often used metaphorically to describe God's power and majesty, as well as His ability to act swiftly and decisively. The imagery of lightning would have been a powerful symbol for the Israelites, representing both awe and reverence for God's might. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. root Definition to flash (of lightning) NASB Translation flash forth (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs בָּרַק verb flash, of lightning (Arabic  gleam, flash, lighten, Assyrian barâ‡y ZimBP 76, Aramaic בְּרַק  , Ethiopic  Sabean ברק Hal252 compare DHMZMG 1875, 597) — Qal Perfect בָּרַק so read after ᵐ5L 2 Samuel 22:15 & also in "" Psalm 18:15 (compare Klo Che critical note); Imperative בְּרֹק Psalm 144:6; — all with accusative of congnate meaning with verb בָּרָק, בְּרָקִים; — flash, transitive flash lightning, subject ׳י. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance cast forth A primitive root; to lighten (lightning) -- cast forth. Forms and Transliterations בְּר֣וֹק ברוק bə·rō·wq beRok bərōwqLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Psalm 144:6 HEB: בְּר֣וֹק בָּ֭רָק וּתְפִיצֵ֑ם NAS: Flash forth lightning and scatter KJV: Cast forth lightning, and scatter INT: Flash lightning and scatter 1 Occurrence |
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