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✡ Hebrew · Strong's H1288
H1288

בָּרַךְ

bârak [baw-rak'] Verb
Core meaningto kneel

Lexical Definition

Strong's Hebrew H1288

to kneel ; by implication to bless God (as an act of adoration), and (vice-versa) man (as a benefit); also (by euphemism) to curse (God or the king, as treason)

KJV usage: × abundantly, × altogether, × at all, blaspheme, bless, congratulate, curse, × greatly, × indeed, kneel (down), praise, salute, × still, thank.
Etymology: a primitive root;
Brown–Driver–Briggs Hebrew Lexicon

. Usage: × abundantly, × altogether, × at all, blaspheme, bless, congratulate, curse, × greatly, × indeed, kneel (down), praise, salute, × still, thank. × abundantly, × altogether, × at all, blaspheme, bless, congratulate, curse, × greatly, × indeed, kneel (down), praise, salute, × still, thank.

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