Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “בַּרְקָן”
Understanding barqân reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
brier. - a thorn (perhaps as burning brightly) 1) briers, briars
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Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
בַּרְקָן
Phoneticbar-kwan'
Transliterationbarqân
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
brier. - a thorn (perhaps as burning brightly) 1) briers, briars
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Judges 8:7 | “And Gideon said, Therefore when the Lord hath delivered Zebah and Zalmunna into mine hand, then I will tear your flesh with the thorns of the wilderness and with briers.” Word: בַּרְקָן (barqân) | |
| Judges 8:16 | “And he took the elders of the city, and thorns of the wilderness and briers, and with them he taught the men of Succoth.” Word: בַּרְקָן (barqân) |