בָּ֖רָק
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.
Ezekiel 21:15 · Word #8
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 HNcmsa
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 | lightning |
SIBI-P1 Translation H1300-01
Lightning
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular proper noun (personal name); absolute form; no pronominal suffix. |
| Rendering Rationale | The form is a masculine singular proper name derived directly from the root ברק ('to flash, lightning'). Rendering it as "Lightning" preserves its lexical origin and keeps the vivid root imagery embedded in the name. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
lightning
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | P1 'Lightning' has unnecessary capitalization; should be lowercased for continuity. |