Lexicon Baraq: Barak Original Word: בָּרָק Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Barak The same as baraq; Barak, an Israelite -- Barak. see HEBREW baraq NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom baraq Definition "flash of lightning," an Isr. leader NASB Translation Barak (13). Brown-Driver-Briggs בָּרָק proper name, masculine (lightning-flash, compare Punic Barcas, surname of Hamilcar, compare NeposHamilcar 1, 1; Sabean ברקם DHMZMG, 1875, 592; Palmyrene ברק VogPalm. 76) son of Abinoam, & leader of Israel Judges 4:6,8,9,10,12,14 (twice in verse); Judges 4:15,16,22; Judges 5:1,12,15. בְּרַק compare בני ברק. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root בָּרַק (H1300), meaning "lightning" or "flash."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The corresponding Greek entry for Barak is G913 (Βαράκ), which appears in the New Testament in the context of the "Hall of Faith" in Hebrews 11:32, where Barak is listed among the faithful heroes of Israel's history. Usage: The name Barak appears in the Hebrew Bible as a significant figure in the Book of Judges. He is known for his role as a military leader who, under the guidance of the prophetess Deborah, led the Israelites to victory against the Canaanite army led by Sisera. Context: Barak is a prominent figure in the narrative of Judges 4-5. He was the son of Abinoam from Kedesh in Naphtali. At the behest of Deborah, a prophetess and judge of Israel, Barak was called to lead an army of ten thousand men from the tribes of Naphtali and Zebulun against the Canaanite forces commanded by Sisera, who served King Jabin of Hazor. Despite initial hesitation, Barak agreed to go into battle on the condition that Deborah accompany him. This condition highlights his reliance on Deborah's spiritual leadership and assurance of divine support. The battle took place at Mount Tabor, where Barak's forces, aided by a divinely sent storm, overwhelmed Sisera's chariots, leading to a decisive victory for Israel. Sisera fled on foot and was ultimately killed by Jael, the wife of Heber the Kenite, fulfilling Deborah's prophecy that the honor of victory would go to a woman. Barak's story is celebrated in the "Song of Deborah" (Judges 5), a poetic retelling of the victory. Barak is also mentioned in the New Testament in Hebrews 11:32 as an example of faith. Forms and Transliterations בָּרָ֔ק בָּרָ֖ק בָּרָ֛ק בָּרָ֜ק בָּרָ֥ק בָּרָק֙ בָרָ֑ק בָרָק֮ ברק וּבָרָ֖ק וּבָרָ֗ק וברק לְבָרָ֣ק לברק bā·rāq ḇā·rāq baRak bārāq ḇārāq lə·ḇā·rāq ləḇārāq levaRak ū·ḇā·rāq ūḇārāq uvaRak vaRakLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Judges 4:6 HEB: וַתִּשְׁלַ֗ח וַתִּקְרָא֙ לְבָרָ֣ק בֶּן־ אֲבִינֹ֔עַם NAS: and summoned Barak the son KJV: and called Barak the son INT: sent and summoned Barak the son of Abinoam Judges 4:8 Judges 4:9 Judges 4:10 Judges 4:12 Judges 4:14 Judges 4:14 Judges 4:15 Judges 4:16 Judges 4:22 Judges 5:1 Judges 5:12 Judges 5:15 13 Occurrences |
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