Word Study for G913 (Βαράκ) | Strong's Concordance

Barák /bar-ak'/ Ask about this word

Rootof Hebrew origin (בָּרָק)

MeaningBarak, an Israelite

KJV usageBarak.

Word Study

In depth

A plain-language study of Barák — the range of meaning it carries, how Scripture actually uses it, and where it points. Written for readers who don’t know the original language.

Core Meaning & Semantic Range

The Greek word Barák, represented by G913, is of Hebrew origin and refers to Barak, an Israelite. It is a highly specific term, appearing only 1 times across 1 unique verses in the entire Bible. Its significance is derived entirely from its single appearance in a list of notable figures.

Biblical Occurrences & Contextual Analysis

The sole use of G913 is found in Hebrews 11:32. In this verse, the author reflects on heroes of the faith, stating, "for the time would fail me to tell of Gedeon, and of Barak, and of Samson, and of Jephthae; of David also, and Samuel, and of the prophets" Hebrews 11:32. Here, Barak is positioned among other revered leaders and figures from Israel's history, cited as an example of faith.

Related Words & Concepts

In its only occurrence, G913 is listed alongside another key group:

G4396 prophḗtēs (a foreteller ("prophet")): This term, defined as an inspired speaker, appears at the end of the list that includes Barak Hebrews 11:32. The word is used throughout Scripture to refer to those who wrote the Law and other holy texts (Luke 24:44, John 1:45) and is also identified as a specific role given to some within the church Ephesians 4:11.

Theological Significance

The theological weight of G913 is drawn from its context within Hebrews 11.

Inclusion in Faith's Hall of Fame: Barak is explicitly named as a person of faith whose story is worth remembering. His inclusion signifies that his actions, though not detailed in this passage, serve as a historical testament to faith.
A Figure Among Leaders: By being listed with figures like David, Samuel, and the prophets, Barak is elevated as a significant individual in the narrative of God's people Hebrews 11:32. This grouping underscores his importance in the history of faith.

Summary

In summary, G913 is not a common word but a proper name for a specific Israelite, Barak. Its biblical importance is established by its singular mention in Hebrews 11:32, where he is commemorated as a key example of faith alongside some of the most prominent leaders and prophets in Israel's history.

How the KJV Renders It

Translation

Strong’s lists the renderings but not their weight. These are counted from the King James text of the tagged verses — the bar under each is how often the translators actually reached for it. Select one to filter the occurrences below.

Grammatical Forms

Morphology

In the Greek New Testament, this word appears as a noun across 1 occurrence, inflected in 1 grammatical form — each row is one form, and the bar is how often it is that form.

Genitive Singular Masculine Individual 1×

Genitive: Possession or source — often "of".
Singular: One.
Masculine: Masculine grammatical gender.

Theographic Context

Context

The people, places, and span of history the verses containing this word touch on — drawn from the theographic tagging of Scripture. Select any name to isolate its verses in the occurrence list.

Biblical Distribution

Distribution

1 verse, all in Hebrews — and none of the other 26 New Testament books.

Every Occurrence

Concordance

Every verse where the word is tagged in the King James text. Filter by book, by the English word the translators chose, or search within the verses.

Sources. Definition and numbering: James Strong, Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible (1890). Morphology: STEPBible / Tyndale House (CC BY). Verse tagging: the King James text keyed to Strong’s numbers. Every count on this page is computed from the tagged corpus, not estimated.