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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0;"/><title>Topical Bible: Barachel</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/b/barachel.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/newtopical.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head> <script async src="https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=G-LR4HSKRP2H"></script> <script> window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; function gtag(){dataLayer.push(arguments);} gtag('js', new Date()); gtag('config', 'G-LR4HSKRP2H'); </script><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/topical/vmenus/job/32-2.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmcde/b/barachel.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/topical/">Topical</a> > Barachel</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/topical/b/barabbas's.htm" title="Barabbas's">◄</a> Barachel <a href="/topical/b/bar'achel.htm" title="Bar'achel">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse">Jump to: <a href="#hit" title="Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary">Hitchcock's</a> • <a href="#smi" title="Smith's Bible Dictionary">Smith's</a> • <a href="#isb" title="International Standard Bible Encyclopedia">ISBE</a> • <a href="#eas" title="Easton's Bible Dictionary">Easton's</a> • <a href="#cnc" title="Multiversion Concordance">Concordance</a> • <a href="#thes" title="Bible Thesaurus">Thesaurus</a> • <a href="#heb" title="Strong's Hebrew Concordance">Hebrew</a> • <a href="#lib" title="Library">Library</a> • <a href="#sub" title="Subtopics">Subtopics</a> • <a href="#rel" title="Related Terms">Terms</a></div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><a name="te" id="te"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Encyclopedia</div>Barachel is a biblical figure mentioned in the Book of Job, specifically in <a href="/job/32-2.htm">Job 32:2</a>. He is identified as the father of Elihu, one of Job's friends who plays a significant role in the dialogues that occur in the latter part of the book. The name Barachel means "God blesses" or "blessed by God," which reflects a common practice in biblical times of naming individuals in a way that acknowledges divine favor or attributes.<br><br><b>Biblical Context</b><br><br>Barachel is described as a Buzite, which indicates his lineage from Buz, a nephew of Abraham. This connection places Barachel and his family within the broader narrative of the descendants of Abraham, highlighting the interconnectedness of various tribes and families in the ancient Near East. The Buzites are mentioned in <a href="/genesis/22-21.htm">Genesis 22:21</a>, where Buz is listed as a son of Nahor, Abraham's brother. This lineage suggests that Barachel and his family were part of the extended family network that had knowledge of the God of Abraham.<br><br><b>Role in the Book of Job</b><br><br>Barachel himself does not speak in the Book of Job, but his son Elihu is introduced as a young man who becomes frustrated with the inability of Job's three older friends—Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar—to provide satisfactory answers to Job's suffering. Elihu's speeches, which begin in <a href="/bsb/job/32.htm">Job 32</a>, are marked by a youthful zeal and a desire to defend God's justice and righteousness. Elihu's introduction in <a href="/job/32-2.htm">Job 32:2</a> states: "Then the anger of Elihu the son of Barachel the Buzite, of the family of Ram, burned against Job; his anger burned because he justified himself rather than God."<br><br>Elihu's speeches are significant because they offer a different perspective on Job's suffering, emphasizing God's sovereignty and the idea that human understanding is limited. While Elihu's arguments do not fully resolve the questions raised by Job's plight, they prepare the way for God's own response to Job in the subsequent chapters.<br><br><b>Cultural and Theological Significance</b><br><br>The mention of Barachel and his son Elihu in the Book of Job serves to underscore the diversity of voices and perspectives present in the biblical text. Elihu's role as a younger voice challenging the wisdom of the older friends reflects a recurring biblical theme where God uses unexpected individuals to convey His truth. This theme is seen throughout Scripture, where God often chooses the unlikely or the young to fulfill His purposes, as seen in the accounts of David, Jeremiah, and Timothy.<br><br>Barachel's inclusion in the narrative, though brief, highlights the importance of family and lineage in the biblical world. It also serves as a reminder of the broader community of faith that surrounds the central figures of the biblical accounts, providing a rich tapestry of relationships and interactions that contribute to the unfolding of God's redemptive plan.<br><br><b>References in Scripture</b><br><br>· <a href="/job/32-2.htm">Job 32:2</a> : "Then the anger of Elihu the son of Barachel the Buzite, of the family of Ram, burned against Job; his anger burned because he justified himself rather than God."<br>· <a href="/genesis/22-21.htm">Genesis 22:21</a> : "Uz the firstborn, his brother Buz, Kemuel (the father of Aram)."<a name="hit" id="hit"></a><div class="vheading2">Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary</div><span class="encheading">Barachel</span><p>that bows before God<a name="smi" id="smi"></a><div class="vheading2">Smith's Bible Dictionary</div><span class="encheading">Barachel</span><p>(<i>God has blessed</i>), father of Elihu. (<a href="/job/32-2.htm">Job 32:2,6</a>) [<a href="../b/buz.htm">BUZ</a>]<a name="eas" id="eas"></a><div class="vheading2">Easton's Bible Dictionary</div>Whom God has blessed, a Buzite, the father of Elihu, one of Job's friends (<a href="/job/32-2.htm">Job 32:2</a>, 6). <a name="isb" id="isb"></a><div class="vheading2">International Standard Bible Encyclopedia</div><span class="encheading">BARACHEL</span><p>bar'-a-kel (barakh'el, "God blesses"): Barachel, the Buzite, of the family of Ram, was the father of Elihu, who was the last one to reason with Job (<a href="/job/32-2.htm">Job 32:2, 6</a>). Compare BUZ; RAM.<p><a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/1292.htm"><span class="l">1292. Barakel -- "El does bless," the father of one of Job's <b>...</b></span></a><br><b>...</b> "El does bless," the father of one of Job's friends. Transliteration: Barakel Phonetic<br> Spelling: (baw-rak-ale') Short Definition: <b>Barachel</b>. <b>...</b> <b>Barachel</b>. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/1292.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/leupold/exposition_of_genesis_volume_1/chapter_xxii.htm"><span class="l">Chapter xxii</span></a> <br><b>...</b> mentioned Job 1:1, is to be thought of as the land where the descendants of Uz,<br> the son of Nahor, dwelt or not; or whether Elihu, the son of <b>Barachel</b> the Buzite <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/...//christianbookshelf.org/leupold/exposition of genesis volume 1/chapter xxii.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/b/barachel.htm"><span class="l"><b>Barachel</b> (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. <b>BARACHEL</b>. bar'-a-kel (barakh'el <b>...</b> BUZ; RAM.<br> Multi-Version Concordance <b>Barachel</b> (2 Occurrences). Job 32:2 <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/b/barachel.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/b/bar'achel.htm"><span class="l">Bar'achel (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br>Bar'achel. <b>Barachel</b>, Bar'achel. Barachiah . Multi-Version Concordance Bar'achel<br> (2 Occurrences). <b>...</b> (See RSV). <b>Barachel</b>, Bar'achel. Barachiah . Reference <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/b/bar'achel.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/e/elihu.htm"><span class="l">Elihu (11 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Easton's Bible Dictionary Whose God is he. (1.) "The son of <b>Barachel</b>, a<br> Buzite" (Job 32:2), one of Job's friends. When the debate <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/e/elihu.htm - 15k</font><p><a href="/topical/e/eli'hu.htm"><span class="l">Eli'hu (11 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Job 32:2 Then was kindled the wrath of Elihu the son of <b>Barachel</b> the Buzite, of<br> the family of Ram; against Job was his wrath kindled, because he justified <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/e/eli'hu.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/b/buzite.htm"><span class="l">Buzite (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Buzite (2 Occurrences). Job 32:2 Then the wrath of Elihu the son of <b>Barachel</b>,<br> the Buzite, of the family of Ram, was kindled against Job. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/b/buzite.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/b/barakel.htm"><span class="l">Barakel (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Job 32:2 Then was kindled the wrath of Elihu the son of <b>Barachel</b> the Buzite, of<br> the family of Ram; against Job was his wrath kindled, because he justified <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/b/barakel.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/j/justifying.htm"><span class="l">Justifying (9 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Job 32:2 and burn doth the anger of Elihu son of <b>Barachel</b> the Buzite, of the family<br> of Ram; against Job hath his anger burned, because of his justifying <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/j/justifying.htm - 9k</font><p><a href="/topical/t/timid.htm"><span class="l">Timid (8 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Job 32:6 And Elihu the son of <b>Barachel</b> the Buzite answered and said, I am young,<br> and ye are aged; wherefore I was timid, and feared to shew you what I know. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/t/timid.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/d/daring.htm"><span class="l">Daring (5 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Job 32:6 Elihu the son of <b>Barachel</b> the Buzite answered, "I am young, and you are<br> very old; Therefore I held back, and didn't dare show you my opinion. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/d/daring.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/d/durst.htm"><span class="l">Durst (9 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Job 32:6 And Elihu the son of <b>Barachel</b> the Buzite answered and said, I am young,<br> and ye are very old; wherefore I was afraid, and durst not shew you mine <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/d/durst.htm - 9k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Barachel (2 Occurrences)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/job/32-2.htm">Job 32:2</a></span><br />Then the wrath of Elihu the son of <span class="boldtext">Barachel</span>, the Buzite, of the family of Ram, was kindled against Job. His wrath was kindled because he justified himself rather than God.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/job/32-6.htm">Job 32:6</a></span><br />Elihu the son of <span class="boldtext">Barachel</span> the Buzite answered, "I am young, and you are very old; Therefore I held back, and didn't dare show you my opinion.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/b/barachel.htm">Barachel</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/b/barachel--father_of_elihu.htm">Barachel: Father of Elihu</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/b/barachiah.htm">Barachiah (3 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/b/barachel.htm">Barachel (2 Occurrences)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/b/barabbas's.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Barabbas's"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Barabbas's" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/b/bar'achel.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Bar'achel"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Bar'achel" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div> <div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"><script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script></div></td></tr></table></div></div></div> <br /><br /> <div align="center"> <div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>