לְ/בָרָ֖ק
𐤋/𐤁𐤓𐤒
bârâq
like lightning
Lightning – a sudden flash or discharge of atmospheric electricity. The term primarily denotes a natural phenomenon (lightning) but is also used figuratively for intense brightness or a sudden flash, sometimes extending metaphorically to describe objects with a brilliant appearance, such as flashing swords or dazzling light. The concept includes both literal and figurative senses, but the core idea is a striking burst of brightness in the sky or from an object.
Ezekiel 21:20 · Word #14
Lexicon H1300
| Lemma | בָּרָק |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤁𐤓𐤒 |
| Transliteration | bârâq |
| Strong's | H1300 |
| Definition | Lightning – a sudden flash or discharge of atmospheric electricity. The term primarily denotes a natural phenomenon (lightning) but is also used figuratively for intense brightness or a sudden flash, sometimes extending metaphorically to describe objects with a brilliant appearance, such as flashing swords or dazzling light. The concept includes both literal and figurative senses, but the core idea is a striking burst of brightness in the sky or from an object. |
Morphology HR/Ncmsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | like lightning |
SIBI-P1 Translation H1300-06
to Lightning
| Morphological Notes | Preposition לְ ("to/for") + masculine singular proper noun in absolute form. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun בָּרָק derives from the root meaning "to flash" or "to gleam," denoting lightning or a sudden burst of brightness. With the prefixed לְ ("to/for") and as a masculine singular proper name, it is rendered "to Lightning," preserving both the root sense and the morphology. |
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