Coincidence or theology? according to Glenn Beck

[Salty]

This morning on Glenn Beck, the host played a clip from a Bible Teacher, (I think I recognized the voice, but I am not sure, so I will not say)

But this teacher said there is a verse that says "I will ascend into heaven" He went on to say that the Hebrew word (#1299) in Strong's concordance is translated as "Braq" is in President Brack Obama.

So is it coincidence or theology ?

Salty

ps - did anybody else hear it?

 

[exscentric]

I heard part of it and the guy went on to mention another word relating to the devil that is "bama" - since both words relate to the Devil, what is the conclusio :tongue3:

 

[Amy.G]

The only similarity I see is that both words are pronounced basically the same.
Sounds goofy to me.



בּרק
bâraq
baw-rak'
A primitive root; to lighten (lightning): - cast forth.

 

[Johnv]

This morning on Glenn Beck, the host played a clip from a Bible Teacher... the Hebrew word (#1299) in Strong's concordance is translated as "Braq" is in President Brack Obama.

We're all named after something. Barak from from the Hebrew "Baraq", meaning, among other things, "lightning". Most people have names that have a biblical or historical origin. A cursory look at all POTUS names show that every one of them has a first name with a biblical root.

 

[Marcia]

I consider this a coincidence. To try to attach a meaning to this is ludicrous.

Btw, Glenn Beck is a Mormon.

 

[Salty]

For anyone who heard the broadcast, did you recognize the voice of the Bible Teacher?

 

[Grasshopper]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vXMA...ve-us-the-name-of-the&feature=player_embedded

Someday the Church will learn, but in the meantime have fun dispies. This is right up LadyEagle's alley.

 

[exscentric]

"Btw, Glenn Beck is a Mormon."

I thought you said moron , are you sure about the Mormon part?

Just did some looking and looks like you are right. I would have guessed him to be Catholic from his comments over time, just his catholic upbringing sneaking through I would guess

 

[preachinjesus]

What a silly point to attempt to make. I guess if you can't engage intellectually you can always try to win with insult and innuendo. Mr Beck is a big fan of the later two forms.

I've always thought that it was a direct link with the OT book of Judges. Just more silliness from Fox News.

 

[Marcia]

"Btw, Glenn Beck is a Mormon."

I thought you said moron , are you sure about the Mormon part?

Just did some looking and looks like you are right. I would have guessed him to be Catholic from his comments over time, just his catholic upbringing sneaking through I would guess

Absolutely positive, 300 percent!

You can hear his "testimony" on YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uDpdakxzZEM

Also see:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=USpeolBTKIo


He was interviewed by Robertson on the 700 Club as though he's a Christian. This does not surprise me. Some Christians seem to confuse moralism and references to "God" as Christianity.

 

[Graybeard]

[QUOTE Most people have names that have a biblical or historical origin.[/QUOTE]

My last name is, "Agee", it too is mentioned in the bible. Maybe hard to find but it's there.

Ah, I'll tell you.

2 Samuel 23 V. 11.

 

[Winman]

The spelling is different, but Barak is a bible name and according to Strong's Concordance means:

Barak = "lightning" or "lightning flash"

1) son of Abinoam of Kedesh who, incited by Deborah, a prophetess of Ephraim, delivered the Israelites from the yoke of Jabin by routing the Canaanites in the plain of Jezreel

Coincidence? Maybe, but I think it more likely his parents knew the meaning.

I went to High School with a fellow named Six. That was his real name. Classmates always brought up 666 to him. He was nice and very popular.