Strong’s H1300

בָּרָק

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

baraq

Pronunciation

bah-RAHK

Definition

Lightning

Meaning

lightning, a gleam, a flashing sword

Usage

The Hebrew word "baraq" primarily refers to "lightning," a natural phenomenon characterized by a sudden and intense flash of light in the sky, often accompanied by thunder. In the Bible, "baraq" is used both literally and metaphorically to describe the power and majesty of God, as well as the swiftness and brightness of certain events or actions.

Bible references

Exodus 19:16;Deuteronomy 32:41;2 Samuel 22:15;Job 20:25;Job 38:35;Psalm 18:14;Psalm 77:18;Psalm 97:4;Psalm 135:7;Psalm 144:6;Jeremiah 10:13;Jeremiah 51:16;Ezekiel 1:13;Ezekiel 21:10;Ezekiel 21:15;Ezekiel 21:28;Daniel 10:6;Nahum 2:4;Nahum 3:3;Habakkuk 3:11;Zechariah 9:14