A Hebrew word meaning a blessing or benediction, used in Jewish religious contexts and sometimes in English when discussing Jewish traditions.
Hebrew ברכה (berakah, literally 'blessing'), from the root BRK (to bless/kneel). The word entered English through translation and scholarly discussion of Jewish religious practices.
Hebrew berakah is so important in Jewish tradition that English speakers borrowed the exact word rather than translating it—some concepts are so tied to culture that the original word carries meaning translation can't quite capture.
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