1278. beriah

Lexicon

beriah: Beriah

Original Word: בְּרִיאָה
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: briy'ah
Pronunciation: beh-ree-ah
Phonetic Spelling: (ber-ee-aw')
Definition: Beriah
Meaning: a creation, a novelty

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

new thing

Feminine from bara'; a creation, i.e. A novelty -- new thing.

see HEBREW bara'

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from bara
Definition
a creation, thing created
NASB Translation
entirely new thing (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

בְּרִיאָה noun feminine a creation, thing created, as preternatural, unparalleled; accusative of congnate meaning with verb ׳אִםבֿ ׳יִבְרָא י Numbers 16:30, compare בָּרָא Qal 3, Niph`al 3.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root בָּרָא (bara), which means "to create."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • The concept of creation in the Greek New Testament is often represented by the word κτίσις (ktisis), Strong's Greek Number 2937, which similarly denotes creation or the act of creating. Another related term is καινός (kainos), Strong's Greek Number 2537, which means "new" or "novel," capturing the aspect of newness associated with creation.

Usage: The term בְּרִיאָה is used to denote something that has been created, often implying a sense of novelty or newness. It is a noun that reflects the act or result of creation.

Context: • The Hebrew word בְּרִיאָה (beriy'ah) is a feminine noun that appears in the context of creation, emphasizing the aspect of something being newly made or brought into existence. It is closely related to the concept of divine creation, as seen in the root בָּרָא (bara), which is used in the Genesis account of creation. The term can be used to describe both physical and abstract creations, highlighting the novelty and uniqueness of what has been brought into being.
• In the Hebrew Bible, the concept of creation is central to understanding God's sovereignty and power. The use of בְּרִיאָה underscores the idea that God is the ultimate creator, capable of bringing forth new and unprecedented things. This aligns with the broader biblical theme of God as the originator of all life and existence.
• The term is not frequently used in the Hebrew Bible, but its implications are significant, as it points to the creative power and authority of God. It serves as a reminder of the newness and freshness that God can bring into the world, whether through physical creation or through new beginnings in the lives of individuals and communities.

Forms and Transliterations

בְּרִיאָ֞ה בריאה bə·rî·’āh bərî’āh beriAh

Englishman's Concordance

Numbers 16:30
HEB: וְאִם־ בְּרִיאָ֞ה יִבְרָ֣א יְהוָ֗ה
NAS: brings about an entirely new thing and the ground
KJV: make a new thing, and the earth
INT: if an entirely brings the LORD

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 1278
1 Occurrence

bə·rî·’āh — 1 Occ.