Strong’s H1281

בָּרִיחַ

Part of speech

Adjective

Transliteration

bariyach

Pronunciation

bah-ree'-akh

Definition

Bar, bolt, fugitive, serpent

Meaning

a fugitive, the serpent

Usage

The Hebrew word "bariach" primarily refers to a bar or bolt used to secure doors or gates. It is also used metaphorically to describe a serpent, particularly in poetic or prophetic literature, symbolizing something that is elusive or difficult to grasp. The term can also imply the idea of something that moves swiftly or escapes, akin to a fugitive.

Bible references

Job 26:13;Isaiah 27:1;Isaiah 43:14