בָּרִיחַ
𐤁𐤓𐤉𐤇
Baricha
H1282 noun
SILEX Entry
Definition
Bariach, a personal name appearing in post-exilic genealogies, likely meaning 'bolt' (as in a bar or locking mechanism) or metaphorically 'protector' or 'one who locks/guarantees'. As a proper noun, it identifies a specific Israelite individual noted in genealogical records.
Semantic Range
bar, bolt (mechanical device); proper name Bariach—likely carrying a connotation of protection or security
Root / Etymology
From the root ברח (b-r-ḥ), which in its original verbal sense means 'to bolt, bar, lock.' The proper name בָּרִיחַ is derived from the noun form, which refers to a bar or bolt used to secure doors or gates; thus as a name it may carry a metaphorical association such as protection, security, or strength.
Historical & Contextual Notes
בָּרִיחַ (Bariach) occurs as a personal name in 1 Chronicles 3:22, where it refers to a post-exilic Israelite. The underlying common noun means 'bar' or 'bolt,' especially a structural piece used for locking or securing (e.g., those holding together the frames of the Tabernacle; Exodus 26:26–29). As a proper name, it demonstrates the biblical preference for names with practical or metaphorical significance—here possibly 'he is a bar/bolt,' signifying protection for the family or group. The rendering as 'Bariah' in some English versions reflects an attempt to convey the pronunciation and distinguish the personal name from the common noun. The later English term 'Jew' does not apply; the context is genealogical and post-exilic Israelite identity.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
the same as בָּרִיחַ; Bariach, an Israelite; Bariah.
Bantu Hebrew
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ברח (b-r-ḥ) — bolt, bar, lock
| Strong's | Lemma | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
| H1272 | בָּרַח | he fled |
| H1280 | בְּרִיחַ | securing bolt of |
| H1281 | בָּרִיחַ | locking bar |
| H4015 | מִבְרָח | his fugitives |
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H1282-01 |
וּ/בָרִ֧יחַ | uvaricha | HC/Np |
and Bariah | and Bariach | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H1282-01 |
1 Chronicles 3:22 | וּ/בָרִ֧יחַ | uvaricha | HC/Np |
and Bariah | and Bariach |