Strong's H1281 · Hebrew
בָּרִיחַ
bârîyach · /baw-ree'-akh/
Definition
a fugitive, i.e. the serpent (as fleeing), and the constellation by that name
KJV: crooked, noble, piercing.
Root / derivation: or בָּרִחַ; (shortened) from H1272 (בָּרַח);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered בָּרִיחַ across 3 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
3 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Job1 verse
Isaiah2 verses
In that day the LORD with his sore and great and strong sword shall punish leviathan the piercing serpent, even leviathan that crooked serpent; and he shall slay the dragon that is in the sea. piercing: or, crossing like a bar
Isaiah 43:14Thus saith the LORD, your redeemer, the Holy One of Israel; For your sake I have sent to Babylon, and have brought down all their nobles, and the Chaldeans, whose cry is in the ships. nobles: Heb. bars
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H1281 (bârîyach) mean?
a fugitive, i.e. the serpent (as fleeing), and the constellation by that name
How many times does H1281 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H1281 (בָּרִיחַ) appears in 3 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “crooked.”
How is bârîyach translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H1281 is rendered as “crooked” (1×), “nobles” (1×), “piercing” (1×).
Where does the Hebrew word בָּרִיחַ come from?
or בָּרִחַ; (shortened) from H1272 (בָּרַח);