How to Say Blessed in Hebrew: Baruch (בָּרוּךְ)

Quick Answer: How to Say Blessed in Hebrew

Blessed in Hebrew is:

בָּרוּךְ

baruch Pronounced: bah-ROOKH

Meaning: Blessed, praised, fortunate

How to Pronounce Baruch

The Hebrew word בָּרוּךְ (baruch) is pronounced bah-ROOKH.

Pronunciation Breakdown

• בָּ (ba) - Sounds like "bah" (the "a" as in "father")
• רוּךְ (rukh) - Sounds like "ROOKH" (the "u" as in "put", "kh" like the "ch" in "Bach", emphasis on this syllable)

Stress: The emphasis is on the final syllable: ah-hah-VAH

Practice Saying Baruch

Try saying it slowly: ah (pause) hah (pause) VAH

Then say it faster: bah-ROOKH

Tip: The "h" sounds are pronounced softly, like a gentle breath.

What Does Baruch Mean?

While בָּרוּךְ (baruch) is translated as "love," its meaning in Hebrew goes deeper than romantic or emotional love. Baruch encompasses:

🙏 Blessed

Favored by God, receiving divine favor

👑 Praised

Worthy of praise and honor

✨ Fortunate

Having good fortune or happiness

💫 Consecrated

Set apart and made holy

Blessed expressed through deeds and service

Key Insight: Baruch comes from the root ב.ר.ך (to bless, to kneel). The connection to kneeling shows that blessing involves humility and submission. When we say "baruch," we acknowledge that all blessing comes from God.

How to Use Baruch

Baruch is used in various contexts in Hebrew. Here's how to use it:

1. In Prayer and Blessings

Baruch is commonly used in Hebrew prayers:

Blessed are you: בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה (baruch atah)

Blessed is the Lord: בָּרוּךְ יְהוָה (baruch Adonai)

These phrases are used throughout Jewish prayer to acknowledge God's blessings.

2. In Biblical Context

Baruch appears in many biblical blessings:

Numbers 6:24:

יְבָרֶכְךָ יְהוָה

yevarekhekha Adonai

"The Lord bless you"

From the Priestly Blessing, showing how God blesses His people.

3. As a Name or Title

Baruch can also be used as a name meaning "blessed":

Baruch: A common Hebrew name meaning "blessed"

Note: In the Bible, Baruch was the scribe of the prophet Jeremiah.

Biblical Significance of Baruch

Baruch is central to the biblical understanding of blessing and God's favor. Here are key biblical concepts involving baruch:

Psalm 1:1 - Blessed

אַשְׁרֵי הָאִישׁ

ashrei ha'ish

"Blessed is the man"

While "ashrei" is used here, baruch is the more common word for "blessed" in Hebrew prayers.

Numbers 6:24 - Another Example

יְבָרֶכְךָ יְהוָה

yevarekhekha Adonai

"The Lord bless you"

From the Priestly Blessing, showing how God blesses His people.

Practical Tips for Using Baruch

How to Practice

• Practice pronunciation: Say "bah-ROOKH" slowly, emphasizing the final syllable
• Meditate on the meaning: Remember that baruch involves humility and acknowledging God as the source of all blessing
• Study biblical blessings: Look up verses containing baruch to see it in context
• Use it in prayer: Begin prayers with "Baruch atah Adonai" (Blessed are you, Lord)

Related Hebrew Words

Words from the same root as baruch:

| Hebrew | Transliteration | Meaning | | --- | --- | --- | | בָּרוּךְ | baruch | love (noun) | | אָהַב | ahav | he loved | | אֹהֵב | ohev | loving, one who loves |

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