How to Pronounce Barak
BEHR-ak
Barak is pronounced BEHR-ak (ˈbɛəræk): two syllables, stress on the first. Also heard: Bah-RACK, BAIR-uhk, BAIR-ak.
What does Barak mean?
Barak means “lightning” (Hebrew).
Who was Barak?
Barak was the son of Abinoam whom the prophetess Deborah summoned to lead ten thousand men against Sisera, the captain of Jabin's army (Judges 4:6). He agreed to go only if Deborah went with him, defeated Sisera's forces (Judges 4:15), and sang alongside her in victory (Judges 5:1). He is later named among the heroes of faith (Hebrews 11:32).
Also pronounced
Bah-RACK
BAIR-uhk
BAIR-ak
Found in Scripture
Other names from Judges
Baal-berith · BAY-uhl-beh-RITH or BAH-uhl-beh-RITHBaal Hermon · BAY-uhl-HUHR-muhn or BAH-uhl-HUHR-muhnBaalim · BAY-uh-lim or BAH-uh-limBaal Tamar · BAY-uhl-TAY-mahr or BAH-uhl-TAY-mahrBenjamite · BEN-juh-miteBerith · Buh-REETHBeth Barah · beth-BAIR-uhBeth-lehem-judah · BETH-leh-hem-JOO-duhBeth Rehob · beth-REE-hahbBochim · Boh-KEEM
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