Strong's Lexicon baraq: Lightning Original Word: בָּרָק Word Origin: From the root verb בָּרַק (baraq), meaning "to flash" or "to gleam." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G796 (astrape): Often translated as "lightning" in the New Testament, used in contexts such as Matthew 24:27 (BSB): "For just as the lightning comes from the east and flashes as far as the west, so will be the coming of the Son of Man." 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. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, lightning was often associated with divine power and presence. It was seen as a manifestation of the gods' anger or strength. In the Hebrew Bible, lightning is frequently linked to theophanies, where God reveals Himself to humanity. The Israelites, like their neighbors, would have viewed lightning as a powerful and awe-inspiring force, indicative of God's might and authority over creation. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom baraq Definition lightning NASB Translation flash like lightning (1), flashing (1), gleaming (2), glittering point (1), lightning (9), lightning flashes (3), lightnings (4). Brown-Driver-Briggs בָּרָק noun masculineEzekiel 1:13 lightning (chiefly in poetry) (Arabic 1 literal mostly plural = lightnings, lightning-flashes Exodus 19:16; Psalm 18:15; 9in theophanies, on 2 Samuel 22:15 see below) Psalm 77:19; Psalm 97:4; Psalm 135:7; Job 38:35; Jeremiah 10:13; Jeremiah 51:16; so in simile of swift brightness Nahum 2:5, singular only Psalm 144:6; 2 Samuel 22:15 (where however read בְּרָקִים בָּרַק compare בָּרַק — so ᵐ5L Klo Che, compare his critical note Psalm 18:15), Ezekiel 1:13 (in vision), and in simile of brightness Daniel 10:6; swift destruction Zechariah 9:14. 2 figurative (always singular) of flashing arrow-head Job 20:25, compare חרב ׳ב Deuteronomy 32:41, חנית ׳ב Nahum 3:3; Habakkuk 3:11; compare glitter of weapon Exodus 21:15,20,33. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance bright, glittering sword, lightning From baraq; lightning; by analogy, a gleam; concretely, a flashing sword -- bright, glitter(-ing sword), lightning. see HEBREW baraq Forms and Transliterations בְּרַ֣ק בְּרַ֥ק בְּרָקִ֣ים בְּרָקִ֤ים בְרָקִ֣ים בְרָקָ֣יו בָּ֖רָק בָּ֭רָק בָּרָ֖ק בָּרָֽק׃ בָרָֽק׃ בָרָק֙ ברק ברק׃ ברקיו ברקים וּ֭בָרָק וּבְרַ֣ק וּבְרָקִ֜ים וּבְרָקִ֥ים וברק וברקים כַּבְּרָקִ֖ים כַבָּרָ֖ק כברק כברקים לְבָרָ֖ק לברק bā·rāq ḇā·rāq baRak bārāq ḇārāq Barok ḇə·rā·qāw bə·rā·qîm ḇə·rā·qîm bə·raq beRak beraKim bəraq ḇərāqāw bərāqîm ḇərāqîm chabbaRak ḵab·bā·rāq kab·bə·rā·qîm ḵabbārāq kabberaKim kabbərāqîm lə·ḇā·rāq ləḇārāq levaRak ū·ḇā·rāq ū·ḇə·rā·qîm ū·ḇə·raq ūḇārāq ūḇəraq ūḇərāqîm Uvarok uveRak uveraKim vaRak veraKav veraKimLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Exodus 19:16 HEB: וַיְהִי֩ קֹלֹ֨ת וּבְרָקִ֜ים וְעָנָ֤ן כָּבֵד֙ NAS: that there were thunder and lightning flashes and a thick KJV: that there were thunders and lightnings, and a thick INT: came were thunder and lightning cloud thick 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 21 Occurrences |