Strong’s H1254

בָּרָא

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

bara'

Pronunciation

baw-raw'

Definition

Create, shape, form

Meaning

to create, to cut down, select, feed

Usage

The Hebrew verb "bara'" primarily means "to create" and is used in the Bible to denote the divine act of creation. It is a term that signifies the initiation of something new, often implying a creation ex nihilo (out of nothing), which is a unique attribute of God's creative power. Unlike other Hebrew words for making or forming, "bara'" is exclusively used in reference to God's creative acts, underscoring His sovereignty and omnipotence.

Bible references

Genesis 1:1;Genesis 1:21;Genesis 1:27;Genesis 1:27;Genesis 1:27;Genesis 2:3;Genesis 2:4;Genesis 5:1;Genesis 5:2;Genesis 5:2;Genesis 6:7;Exodus 34:10;Numbers 16:30;Deuteronomy 4:32;Joshua 17:15;Joshua 17:18;1 Samuel 2:29;2 Samuel 12:17;Psalm 51:10;Psalm 89:12;Psalm 89:47;Psalm 102:18;Psalm 104:30;Psalm 148:5;Ecclesiastes 12:1