בְּרַ֣ק
𐤁𐤓𐤒
bârâq
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.
Deuteronomy 32:41 · Word #3
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 HNcmsc
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 | c — Construct — The noun is bound to the following word |
Common Translation
| Phrase | lightning |
SIBI-P1 Translation H1300-02
flash of lightning
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular common noun in construct state from בָּרָק. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun בָּרָק derives from the root meaning "to flash" or "to gleam," denoting a sudden burst of brightness. Rendering it as "flash of lightning" preserves both the core idea of sudden shining and its nominal, singular construct form. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
flash of lightning
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | 'Flash of lightning' in P1 correctly aligns with the noun and its metaphorical sense as describing brightness associated with a weapon. |