בָרַךְ
bârak
Modern Summary of Strong’s Concordance (1890)
The word "bârak" primarily means to kneel, often symbolizing an act of blessing or adoration. It can refer to blessing God in worship or blessing others as a form of goodwill. In some contexts, it may also imply cursing, particularly as an act of rebellion or treason against God or a king.
to kneel; by implication to bless God (as an act of adoration), and (vice-versa) man (as a benefit); also (by euphemism) to curse (God or the king, as treason)
The Hebrew word bârak means "to kneel; by implication to bless God (as an act of adoration), and (vice-versa) man (as a benefit); also (by euphemism) to curse (God or the king, as treason)," encompassing related ideas including abundantly, altogether, at all, blaspheme.
Lexical data derived from Strong's Exhaustive Concordance. See full disclaimer
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