Hebrew Quote by Daniel Silva

““Barak, the Hebrew word for lightning,””

Daniel Silva

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Lightning Cipher, 2015

Barak is the Hebrew term meaning lightning.

In simple terms: Barak = lightning in Hebrew.

Key Takeaway

Learn Hebrew terms.

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Mood

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Hebrew vocabulary symbolic names

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