Strong’s H1282

בָּרִיחַ

Part of speech

Proper Name Masculine

Transliteration

Bariyach

Pronunciation

bah-ree'-akh

Definition

Bar, bolt, fugitive serpent

Meaning

Bariach

Usage

The Hebrew word "bariach" primarily refers to a bar or bolt used to secure doors or gates. It is also metaphorically used to describe a "fugitive serpent," as seen in poetic and prophetic literature. The term conveys the idea of something that is stretched out or extended, whether it be a physical bar or a serpent.

Bible references

1 Chronicles 3:22