בְּרַךְ

Strong's H1289

bᵉrak

/ber-ak'/

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)

Quick Facts

Strong's Number
H1289
Hebrew
בְּרַךְ
Transliteration
bᵉrak
Pronunciation
/ber-ak'/
KJV Translations
2 distinct renderings
Language
Aramaic (Biblical)

Definition & Etymology

Full Definition

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)

Derivation

(Aramaic) corresponding to H1288 (בָרַךְ)H1288 (bârak)

KJV Translation Breakdown

This Hebrew word is translated as the following in the King James Version:

blesskneel

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