1263. Baruk

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Baruk: Baruch

Original Word: בָּרוּךְ
Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration: Baruwk
Pronunciation: bah-ROOK
Phonetic Spelling: (baw-rook')
Definition: Baruch
Meaning: Baruk

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Baruch

Passive participle from barak; blessed; Baruk, the name of three Israelites -- Baruch.

see HEBREW barak

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
pass. part. from barak
Definition
"blessed," three Isr.
NASB Translation
Baruch (26).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

בָּרוּךְ proper name, masculine (blessed)

1 friend and amanuensis of Jeremiah Jeremiah 32:12,13,16; Jeremiah 36:4-32; Jeremiah 43:3,6; Jeremiah 45:1,2.

2 a priest, son of Zabbai (Zaccai) Nehemiah 3:20; Nehemiah 10:7.

3 son of Colhozeh, of the tribe of Judah Nehemiah 11:5.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root בָּרַךְ (barak), meaning "to bless."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Greek Number 913: Βαρούχ (Barouch), which is the Greek transliteration of the Hebrew name Baruch. This entry is used in the Septuagint and other Greek texts to refer to the same individual known in the Hebrew Bible.

Usage: Baruch is a proper noun used in the Hebrew Bible to refer to specific individuals, most notably the scribe and companion of the prophet Jeremiah.

Context: Baruch is a significant figure in the Hebrew Bible, primarily known as the son of Neriah and the faithful scribe and assistant to the prophet Jeremiah. His role is crucial in the context of the Babylonian exile, as he is responsible for writing down Jeremiah's prophecies and delivering them to the people. Baruch's dedication to his task is evident in several passages, where he is seen recording the words of Jeremiah and reading them to the public, as well as to the officials of Judah.

In the Book of Jeremiah, Baruch is mentioned in several key instances. In Jeremiah 36, he is instructed by Jeremiah to write down all the words that the Lord had spoken to the prophet and to read them in the temple. This act of obedience and courage places Baruch in a position of danger, as the message was not well-received by the authorities. Despite the risks, Baruch remains steadfast in his duties, demonstrating his loyalty and faith.

Baruch's relationship with Jeremiah is one of close companionship and mutual support. In Jeremiah 45, a personal message from the Lord is directed to Baruch, acknowledging his struggles and promising him protection amidst the coming calamities. This passage highlights Baruch's human side, revealing his fears and aspirations, and God's assurance to him.

The figure of Baruch is also associated with several apocryphal writings, such as the Book of Baruch, which, although not included in the Hebrew Bible, reflects themes consistent with his role as a scribe and a man of faith.

Forms and Transliterations

בָּר֔וּךְ בָּר֖וּךְ בָּר֗וּךְ בָּר֛וּךְ בָּר֜וּךְ בָּר֣וּךְ בָּר֥וּךְ בָּר֨וּךְ בָּרֽוּךְ׃ בָּרוּךְ֙ בָר֖וּךְ בָר֛וּךְ בָר֥וּךְ ברוך ברוך׃ bā·rūḵ ḇā·rūḵ baRuch bārūḵ ḇārūḵ vaRuch

Englishman's Concordance

Nehemiah 3:20
HEB: הֶחֱרָ֧ה הֶחֱזִ֛יק בָּר֥וּךְ בֶּן־ [זַבַּי
NAS: After him Baruch the son of Zabbai
KJV: After him Baruch the son
INT: zealously repaired Baruch the son Zabbai

Nehemiah 10:6
HEB: דָּנִיֵּ֥אל גִּנְּת֖וֹן בָּרֽוּךְ׃
NAS: Daniel, Ginnethon, Baruch,
KJV: Daniel, Ginnethon, Baruch,
INT: Daniel Ginnethon Baruch

Nehemiah 11:5
HEB: וּמַעֲשֵׂיָ֣ה בֶן־ בָּר֣וּךְ בֶּן־ כָּל־
NAS: the son of Baruch, the son
KJV: the son of Baruch, the son
INT: and Maaseiah the son of Baruch the son of Col-hozeh

Jeremiah 32:12
HEB: הַמִּקְנָ֗ה אֶל־ בָּר֣וּךְ בֶּן־ נֵרִיָּה֮
NAS: of purchase to Baruch the son
KJV: of the purchase unto Baruch the son
INT: of purchase to Baruch the son of Neriah

Jeremiah 32:13
HEB: וָֽאֲצַוֶּה֙ אֶת בָּר֔וּךְ לְעֵינֵיהֶ֖ם לֵאמֹֽר׃
NAS: And I commanded Baruch in their presence,
KJV: And I charged Baruch before
INT: commanded Baruch their presence saying

Jeremiah 32:16
HEB: הַמִּקְנָ֔ה אֶל־ בָּר֥וּךְ בֶּן־ נֵרִיָּ֖ה
NAS: of purchase to Baruch the son
KJV: of the purchase unto Baruch the son
INT: of purchase to Baruch the son of Neriah

Jeremiah 36:4
HEB: יִרְמְיָ֔הוּ אֶת־ בָּר֖וּךְ בֶּן־ נֵֽרִיָּ֑ה
NAS: called Baruch the son
KJV: called Baruch the son
INT: called Jeremiah Baruch the son of Neriah

Jeremiah 36:4
HEB: נֵֽרִיָּ֑ה וַיִּכְתֹּ֨ב בָּר֜וּךְ מִפִּ֣י יִרְמְיָ֗הוּ
NAS: of Neriah, and Baruch wrote
KJV: of Neriah: and Baruch wrote
INT: of Neriah wrote and Baruch the dictation of Jeremiah

Jeremiah 36:5
HEB: יִרְמְיָ֔הוּ אֶת־ בָּר֖וּךְ לֵאמֹ֑ר אֲנִ֣י
NAS: commanded Baruch, saying,
KJV: commanded Baruch, saying,
INT: commanded Jeremiah Baruch saying I am

Jeremiah 36:8
HEB: וַיַּ֗עַשׂ בָּרוּךְ֙ בֶּן־ נֵ֣רִיָּ֔ה
NAS: Baruch the son of Neriah
KJV: And Baruch the son of Neriah
INT: did Baruch the son of Neriah

Jeremiah 36:10
HEB: וַיִּקְרָ֨א בָר֥וּךְ בַּסֵּ֛פֶר אֶת־
NAS: Then Baruch read from the book
KJV: Then read Baruch in the book the words
INT: read Baruch the book the words

Jeremiah 36:13
HEB: שָׁמֵ֑עַ בִּקְרֹ֥א בָר֛וּךְ בַּסֵּ֖פֶר בְּאָזְנֵ֥י
NAS: that he had heard when Baruch read
KJV: that he had heard, when Baruch read
INT: had heard read Baruch the book the ears

Jeremiah 36:14
HEB: הַשָּׂרִ֜ים אֶל־ בָּר֗וּךְ אֶת־ יְהוּדִ֡י
NAS: of Cushi, to Baruch, saying,
KJV: of Cushi, unto Baruch, saying,
INT: the officials to Baruch Jehudi the son

Jeremiah 36:14
HEB: וָלֵ֑ךְ וַ֠יִּקַּח בָּר֨וּךְ בֶּן־ נֵרִיָּ֤הוּ
NAS: and come. So Baruch the son
KJV: and come. So Baruch the son
INT: and come took Baruch the son of Neriah

Jeremiah 36:15
HEB: בְּאָזְנֵ֑ינוּ וַיִּקְרָ֥א בָר֖וּךְ בְּאָזְנֵיהֶֽם׃
NAS: and read it to us. So Baruch read
KJV: it in our ears. So Baruch read
INT: our ears read Baruch their ears

Jeremiah 36:16
HEB: וַיֹּֽאמְרוּ֙ אֶל־ בָּר֔וּךְ הַגֵּ֤יד נַגִּיד֙
NAS: and said to Baruch, We will surely
KJV: and said unto Baruch, We will surely
INT: and said to Baruch will surely report

Jeremiah 36:17
HEB: וְאֶ֨ת־ בָּר֔וּךְ שָׁאֲל֖וּ לֵאמֹ֑ר
NAS: And they asked Baruch, saying, Tell
KJV: And they asked Baruch, saying, Tell
INT: Baruch asked saying

Jeremiah 36:18
HEB: וַיֹּ֤אמֶר לָהֶם֙ בָּר֔וּךְ מִפִּיו֙ יִקְרָ֣א
NAS: Then Baruch said to them, He dictated
KJV: Then Baruch answered
INT: said Baruch his mouth pronounced

Jeremiah 36:19
HEB: הַשָּׂרִים֙ אֶל־ בָּר֔וּךְ לֵ֥ךְ הִסָּתֵ֖ר
NAS: said to Baruch, Go,
KJV: the princes unto Baruch, Go,
INT: the officials to Baruch Go hide

Jeremiah 36:26
HEB: לָקַ֙חַת֙ אֶת־ בָּר֣וּךְ הַסֹּפֵ֔ר וְאֵ֖ת
NAS: to seize Baruch the scribe
KJV: to take Baruch the scribe
INT: of Abdeel to seize Baruch the scribe and Jeremiah

Jeremiah 36:27
HEB: אֲשֶׁ֨ר כָּתַ֥ב בָּר֛וּךְ מִפִּ֥י יִרְמְיָ֖הוּ
NAS: which Baruch had written
KJV: and the words which Baruch wrote
INT: which had written Baruch the dictation of Jeremiah

Jeremiah 36:32
HEB: וַֽיִּתְּנָהּ֮ אֶל־ בָּר֣וּךְ בֶּן־ נֵרִיָּהוּ֮
NAS: and gave it to Baruch the son
KJV: and gave it to Baruch the scribe,
INT: and gave to Baruch the son of Neriah

Jeremiah 43:3
HEB: כִּ֗י בָּרוּךְ֙ בֶּן־ נֵ֣רִיָּ֔ה
NAS: but Baruch the son of Neriah
KJV: But Baruch the son of Neriah
INT: but Baruch the son of Neriah

Jeremiah 43:6
HEB: הַנָּבִ֔יא וְאֶת־ בָּר֖וּךְ בֶּן־ נֵרִיָּֽהוּ׃
NAS: the prophet and Baruch the son
KJV: the prophet, and Baruch the son
INT: Jeremiah the prophet and Baruch the son of Neriah

Jeremiah 45:1
HEB: הַנָּבִ֔יא אֶל־ בָּר֖וּךְ בֶּֽן־ נֵֽרִיָּ֑ה
NAS: spoke to Baruch the son
KJV: spake unto Baruch the son
INT: the prophet to Baruch the son of Neriah

26 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 1263
26 Occurrences

bā·rūḵ — 23 Occ.
ḇā·rūḵ — 3 Occ.