The meaning of “בָּרוּךְ”
Understanding Bârûwk reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
passive participle from בָרַךְ; blessed Baruch. - § Baruch = "blessed" - Baruk, the name of three Israelites 1) friend, ...
בָּרוּךְ
passive participle from בָרַךְ; blessed Baruch. - § Baruch = "blessed" - Baruk, the name of three Israelites 1) friend, amanuensis, and faithful attendant of Jeremiah 2) a priest, the son of Zabbai who assisted Nehemiah in rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem 3) a priest, or family of priests, who signed the covenant with Nehemiah 4) son of Col-hozeh, a descendant of Perez or Pharez, the son of Judah
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Nehemiah 10:6 | “Daniel, Ginnethon, Baruch,” Word: בָּרוּךְ (Bârûwk) | |
| Jeremiah 36:16 | “Now it came to pass, when they had heard all the words, they were afraid both one and other, and said unto Baruch, We will surely tell the king of all these words.” Word: בָּרוּךְ (Bârûwk) |