מִ/דֶּ֛רֶךְ
𐤌/𐤃𐤓𐤊
derek
from the way
A physical path, road, or way used for travel; by extension, a course, journey, or direction taken by a person or group, whether literal or metaphorical. Commonly refers to manner, conduct, or way of life, including moral or ethical behavior, decision-making pathways, or regular procedures. It can also denote the journey or travels of individuals or peoples, as well as processes or methods. In poetic and wisdom literature, often found in abstract or figurative senses relating to one's behavior or moral orientation.
2 Samuel 13:34 · Word #14
Lexicon H1870
| Lemma | דֶּרֶךְ |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤃𐤓𐤊 |
| Transliteration | derek |
| Strong's | H1870 |
| Definition | A physical path, road, or way used for travel; by extension, a course, journey, or direction taken by a person or group, whether literal or metaphorical. Commonly refers to manner, conduct, or way of life, including moral or ethical behavior, decision-making pathways, or regular procedures. It can also denote the journey or travels of individuals or peoples, as well as processes or methods. In poetic and wisdom literature, often found in abstract or figurative senses relating to one's behavior or moral orientation. |
Morphology HR/Ncbsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | b — Both — Both (masculine and feminine) |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | from the way |
SIBI-P1 Translation H1870-68
from the path
| Morphological Notes | Preposition מִ + noun common singular (construct form), gender both; no article expressed. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun דֶּרֶךְ derives from the root meaning "to tread" and denotes a trodden path or way, extended to conduct or course. The prefixed preposition מִ indicates separation or source, yielding "from the path" while preserving singular form. |
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