H1288 – barak – בָּרַךְ – to kneel; fig. to bless
- Strong’s ID:
- H1288
- Hebrew Word:
- בָּרַךְ
- Transliteration:
- bârak / barak
- Pronunciation:
- baw-rak’
- Part of Speech:
- verb
- Etymology:
- a primitive root
- Comparables:
- H833
- Usage Count:
- 330
- Search:
- Find “barak” in the Bible (Old Testament)
Equip God’s People Hebrew Lexicon
1) to kneel
2) figuratively: to bless
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Strong’s Hebrew Lexicon
a primitive root; 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):—× abundantly, × altogether, × at all, blaspheme, bless, congratulate, curse, × greatly, × indeed, kneel (down), praise, salute, × still, thank.