Strong’s H1290

בֶּרֶךְ

Part of speech

Noun Feminine

Transliteration

berek

Pronunciation

BEH-rek

Definition

Knee

Meaning

a knee

Usage

The Hebrew word "berek" primarily refers to the physical knee, a joint in the human body. It is used in the context of kneeling, which is often associated with acts of worship, submission, or supplication. The act of kneeling is symbolic of humility and reverence, often seen in prayer or when receiving a blessing.

Bible references

Genesis 30:3;Genesis 48:12;Genesis 50:23;Deuteronomy 28:35;Judges 7:5;Judges 7:6;Judges 16:19;1 Kings 8:54;1 Kings 18:42;1 Kings 19:18;2 Kings 1:13;2 Kings 4:20;2 Chronicles 6:13;Ezra 9:5;Job 3:12;Job 4:4;Psalm 109:24;Isaiah 35:3;Isaiah 45:23;Isaiah 66:12;Ezekiel 7:17;Ezekiel 21:7;Ezekiel 47:4;Daniel 10:10;Nahum 2:10