Strong's H1305 · Hebrew
בָּרַר
bârar · /baw-rar'/
Definition
to clarify (i.e. brighten), examine, select
KJV: make bright, choice, chosen, cleanse (be clean), clearly, polished, (shew self) pure(-ify), purge (out).
Root / derivation: a primitive root;
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered בָּרַר across 16 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
16 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
1 Chronicles3 verses
All these were the children of Asher, heads of their father's house, choice and mighty men of valour, chief of the princes. And the number throughout the genealogy of them that were apt to the war and to battle was twenty and six thousand men.
1 Chronicles 9:22All these which were chosen to be porters in the gates were two hundred and twelve. These were reckoned by their genealogy in their villages, whom David and Samuel the seer did ordain in their set office. did: Heb. founded set: or, trust
1 Chronicles 16:41And with them Heman and Jeduthun, and the rest that were chosen, who were expressed by name, to give thanks to the LORD, because his mercy endureth for ever;
Job1 verse
Isaiah2 verses
And he hath made my mouth like a sharp sword; in the shadow of his hand hath he hid me, and made me a polished shaft; in his quiver hath he hid me;
Isaiah 52:11Depart ye, depart ye, go ye out from thence, touch no unclean thing; go ye out of the midst of her; be ye clean, that bear the vessels of the LORD.
Jeremiah2 verses
At that time shall it be said to this people and to Jerusalem, A dry wind of the high places in the wilderness toward the daughter of my people, not to fan, nor to cleanse,
Jeremiah 51:11Make bright the arrows; gather the shields: the LORD hath raised up the spirit of the kings of the Medes: for his device is against Babylon, to destroy it; because it is the vengeance of the LORD, the vengeance of his temple. bright: Heb. pure
Daniel2 verses
And some of them of understanding shall fall, to try them, and to purge, and to make them white, even to the time of the end: because it is yet for a time appointed. try them: or, try by them
Daniel 12:10Many shall be purified, and made white, and tried; but the wicked shall do wickedly: and none of the wicked shall understand; but the wise shall understand.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H1305 (bârar) mean?
to clarify (i.e. brighten), examine, select
How many times does H1305 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H1305 (בָּרַר) appears in 16 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “pure.”
How is bârar translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H1305 is rendered as “pure” (5×), “choice” (2×), “chosen” (2×), “bright” (1×), among other words.
Where does the Hebrew word בָּרַר come from?
a primitive root;