Bible Dictionary

Barachel

The name Barachel means “that bows before God”.

Easton's Bible Dictionary 1897

Whom God has blessed, a Buzite, the father of Elihu, one of Job’s friends (Job 32:2, 6).

Smith's Bible Dictionary 1863

(God has blessed), father of Elihu. (Job 32:2,6) [Buz]

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia 1915

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 (Job 32:2,6). Compare BUZ; RAM.