כִּ/דְרָכָ֔י/ו

𐤊/𐤃𐤓𐤊𐤉/𐤅

derek

according-to-his-ways

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.

H1870

Hosea 12:3 · Word #8

Lexicon H1870

Lemmaדֶּרֶךְ
Lemma (Paleo)𐤃𐤓𐤊
Transliterationderek
Strong'sH1870
DefinitionA 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/Ncbpc/Sp3ms 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 p — Plural — Plural
State c — Construct — The noun is bound to the following word

Common Translation

Phraseaccording-to-his-ways

SIBI-P1 Translation H1870-50

his paths

Morphological NotesCommon noun, plural construct, both gender; with 3rd person masculine singular pronominal suffix.
Rendering RationaleThe plural construct form of דֶּרֶךְ with a 3rd masculine singular suffix denotes multiple paths belonging to or characterized by him. "Paths" preserves the concrete sense rooted in treading, while allowing for its extended figurative sense of conduct or course.

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