Lexical Definition

‎Βαράκ‎ Barák (bar-ak') Barak ^N:N-M-P
of Hebrew origin (‎בָּרָק‎)

Barak.

• Barak, an Israelite

Abbott-Smith

Βαράκ, ὁ, indecl. (Heb. בָּרָק),
Barak (Jg 4:6): He 11:32.†

Abbott-Smith References

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Male • A Judge • An Israelite commander who defeated Canaanite forces with Deborah.

Judge living before Israel's Monarchy

Barak, son of Abinoam, led the Israelites to victory against Canaanite forces under Deborah's leadership.

• A Judge living before Israel's Monarchy, first mentioned at Jdg.4.6;
• referred to as Barak בָּרָק, or Barak (KJV= Bedan) בְּדָן, or Barak Βαράκ;
• a son of Abinoam אֲבִינֹעַם.

Barak was an Israelite commander from the tribe of Naphtali who played a significant role in the victory over the Canaanite forces led by Sisera (Judges 4). Deborah, a prophetess and judge of Israel, summoned Barak and instructed him to gather troops from the tribes of Naphtali and Zebulun to fight against Sisera's army. Barak agreed to go only if Deborah accompanied him, to which she consented but prophesied that the honor of the victory would go to a woman. Barak led the Israelite forces to Mount Tabor, where they decisively defeated Sisera's army. The victory was celebrated in the Song of Deborah and Barak (Judges 5), which praises their leadership and God's deliverance. Barak is later mentioned in 1 Samuel 12:11 as one of the deliverers sent by God to save Israel from their enemies. The New Testament also commends Barak's faith in Hebrews 11:32, listing him among the examples of those who through faith conquered kingdoms and administered justice.

All entries for Barak: בָּרָק ☩ בְּדָן ☩ Βαράκ

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• Abinoam (father)