בָּרוּךְ
Baruch
Blessed, praised
Every single Hebrew blessing in Jewish tradition begins with two words: 'Baruch Atah' — Blessed are You. From the blessing over bread to the blessing over seeing a rainbow, baruch (בָּרוּךְ) is the gateway word to encountering God. Jesus used this exact formula at the Last Supper when He broke bread and gave thanks. The Beatitudes in Matthew 5 echo this pattern. Baruch is not just a word — it's a spiritual posture. When you say 'Baruch Atah Adonai' (Blessed are You, LORD), you're reorienting your entire being from asking to praising, from need to gratitude. Learning to say baruch will transform your prayer life.
“Blessed (Baruch) are you, O LORD; teach me your statutes!”
Etymology & Root Letters
Baruch is the passive form of the root ב-ר-כ (bet-resh-kaf), meaning 'blessed' or 'praised.' When we say 'Baruch Atah Adonai,' we declare that God is the source of all blessing.
How Baruch Is Used in Scripture
Baruch appears over 300 times in the Hebrew Bible. It begins virtually every Jewish blessing: 'Baruch Atah Adonai, Eloheinu Melech HaOlam...' (Blessed are You, LORD our God, King of the Universe...). Jesus used this formula at the Last Supper.
Cultural & Modern Context
Baruch is also a common Jewish name — the prophet Jeremiah's scribe was named Baruch (Jeremiah 36). The word appears in the Beatitudes: 'Blessed (ashrei/baruch) are the poor in spirit.'
How to Use Baruch in Prayer
Start your prayers with 'Baruch Atah Adonai' — Blessed are You, LORD. This ancient formula reorients your heart from asking to praising, recognizing God as the source of every good gift.
People Also Ask About Baruch
What does 'Baruch Atah Adonai' mean?
'Baruch Atah Adonai, Eloheinu Melech HaOlam' means 'Blessed are You, LORD our God, King of the Universe.' This formula opens virtually every Jewish blessing. It acknowledges God as both personal ('You') and sovereign ('King of the Universe'). Jesus would have said these words countless times throughout His life.
Is Baruch also a name in the Bible?
Yes — Baruch ben Neriah was the faithful scribe of the prophet Jeremiah (Jeremiah 36). He wrote down Jeremiah's prophecies at great personal risk. The name Baruch means 'blessed' and has been a popular Jewish name for millennia.
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