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Strong's Lexicon bazaq: Lightning, flash Original Word: בָּזָק Part of Speech: Noun Masculine Transliteration: bazaq Pronunciation: baw-zawk' Phonetic Spelling: (baw-zawk') Definition: a flash of lightning Meaning: A flash of lightning. Word Origin: Derived from the root בָּזַק (bāzaq), which means "to flash" or "to scatter." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Greek Number 796: ἀστραπή (astrapé) • meaning "lightning" or "a flash of lightning." • Strong's Greek Number 797: ἀστραπή (astrapé) • used in the New Testament to describe the brightness and suddenness of lightning, often in the context of divine revelation or the return of Christ. This lexical entry provides a comprehensive understanding of the Hebrew term בָּזָק (bāzaq), highlighting its significance in biblical texts and its connection to the divine attributes of power and immediacy. Usage: The term בָּזָק (bāzaq) is used in the context of describing a sudden and intense flash of lightning, often symbolizing a swift and powerful event or action. Context: The Hebrew word בָּזָק (bāzaq) appears in the Old Testament to describe a vivid and instantaneous flash of lightning. This imagery is often employed to convey the suddenness and power of divine intervention or judgment. In the ancient Near Eastern context, lightning was frequently associated with the presence and power of God, serving as a metaphor for His might and the immediacy of His actions. The use of בָּזָק in biblical literature underscores the awe-inspiring and sometimes fearsome nature of God's manifestations. The term is not commonly found throughout the Hebrew Bible, indicating its specific and potent application when it does appear. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from an unused word Definition a lightning flash NASB Translation bolts of lightning (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs בָּזָק noun [masculine] lightning flash ? Ezekiel 1:14 Hi Co strike out; verse omitted in old MSS. of ᵐ5; sense uncertain, possibly error for ברק. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance flash of lightning From an unused root meaning to lighten; a flash of lightning -- flash of lightning. Forms and Transliterations הַבָּזָֽק׃ הבזק׃ hab·bā·zāq habbaZak habbāzāq Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Ezekiel 1:14 HEB: וָשׁ֑וֹב כְּמַרְאֵ֖ה הַבָּזָֽק׃ NAS: to and fro like bolts of lightning. KJV: as the appearance of a flash of lightning. INT: to and fro like bolts 1 Occurrence Strong's Hebrew 965 1 Occurrence hab·bā·zāq — 1 Occ.