Lexical Definition
בָּרָק Bârâq (baw-rawk') Barak N:N-M-P
the same as בָּרָק
Barak.
- § Barak = "lightning" or "lightning flash"
- Barak, an Israelite
1) son of Abinoam of Kedesh who, incited by Deborah, a prophetess of Ephraim, delivered the Israelites from the yoke of Jabin by routing the Canaanites in the plain of Jezreel
See Greek: Βαράκ
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| לְבָרָ֣ק | Barak | Judg.4.6 |
| וּבָרָ֗ק | and Barak | Judg.4.16 |
| וּבָרָ֖ק | and Barak | Judg.5.1 |
| בָרָק֮ | Barak | Judg.4.22 |
| בָרָ֑ק | Barak | Judg.4.15 |
| בָּרָק֙ | Barak | Judg.4.14 |
| בָּרָ֥ק | Barak | Judg.4.12 |
| בָּרָ֜ק | Barak | Judg.4.10 • Judg.4.14 |
| בָּרָ֛ק | O Barak | Judg.5.12 |
| בָּרָ֖ק | Barak | Judg.4.9 |
| בָּרָ֔ק | Barak | Judg.4.8 • Judg.5.15 |
Extended Information
- A man living before Israel's Monarchy, first mentioned at Jdg.4.6
- son of: Abinoam (אֲבִינֹעַם)
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 Judg 4:6; Judg 4:8; Judg 4:9; Judg 4:10; Judg 4:12; Judg 4:14 (twice in verse); Judg 4:15; Judg 4:16; Judg 4:22; Judg 5:1; Judg 5:12; Judg 5:15. בְּרַק compare בני ברק.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Judges | 4:6 · 4:8 · 4:9 · 4:10 · 4:12 · 4:14 · 4:15 · 4:16 · 4:22 · 5:1 · 5:12 · 5:15 |
Profile
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
Related Profiles:
- Abinoam (father)