Hebrew · H1293, G2129 · unreviewed

Berakah

Benediction ; by implication prosperity · praise

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בְּרָכָה H1293 benediction ; by implication prosperity
Pronunciation birkath
Blessing as divine speech-act that conveys concrete benefit and prosperity, not merely words of goodwill
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εὐλογία G2129 praise
Pronunciation eulogía
Blessing as divine favor bestowed or praised; extends from flattery to formal benediction and spiritual gift.
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What does berakah (berakah) mean in the Bible?

בְּרָכָה · εὐλογία is a Hebrew word meaning "blessing, favor, prosperity granted by God".

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Meaning

blessing, favor, prosperity granted by God
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Word Pictures (Robertson)

A.T. Robertson's Word Pictures in the New Testament (1930–31) discusses this term in the following chapters. Open any chapter and go to the Word Pictures tab to read his verse-by-verse commentary.

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