Strong's Concordance/Hebrew/H1300

Strong's H1300 · Hebrew

בָּרָק

bârâq · /baw-rawk'/

Number
H1300
Language
Hebrew
Original word
בָּרָק
Transliteration
bârâq
Pronunciation
baw-rawk'
KJV occurrences
21 verses

Definition

lightning; by analogy, a gleam; concretely, a flashing sword

KJV: bright, glitter(-ing sword), lightning.

Root / derivation: from H1299 (בָּרַק);

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered בָּרָק across 21 verses.

lightnings9×
lightning5×
glittering4×
bright1×
glitter1×
sword1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

21 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Exodus1 verse
Deuteronomy1 verse
2 Samuel1 verse
Job2 verses
Psalms5 verses
Jeremiah2 verses
Ezekiel4 verses
Ezekiel 1:13

As for the likeness of the living creatures, their appearance was like burning coals of fire, and like the appearance of lamps: it went up and down among the living creatures; and the fire was bright, and out of the fire went forth lightning.

Ezekiel 21:10

It is sharpened to make a sore slaughter; it is furbished that it may glitter: should we then make mirth? it contemneth the rod of my son, as every tree. it contemneth: or, it is the rod of my son, it despiseth every tree

Ezekiel 21:15

I have set the point of the sword against all their gates, that their heart may faint, and their ruins be multiplied: ah! it is made bright, it is wrapped up for the slaughter. point: or, glittering, or, fear wrapped up: or, sharpened

Ezekiel 21:28

And thou, son of man, prophesy and say, Thus saith the Lord GOD concerning the Ammonites, and concerning their reproach; even say thou, The sword, the sword is drawn: for the slaughter it is furbished, to consume because of the glittering:

Daniel1 verse
Nahum2 verses
Habakkuk1 verse
Zechariah1 verse

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's H1300 (bârâq) mean?

lightning; by analogy, a gleam; concretely, a flashing sword

How many times does H1300 appear in the Bible?

Strong's H1300 (בָּרָק) appears in 21 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “lightnings.”

How is bârâq translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's H1300 is rendered as “lightnings” (9×), “lightning” (5×), “glittering” (4×), “bright” (1×), among other words.

Where does the Hebrew word בָּרָק come from?

from H1299 (בָּרַק);