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.
Hosea 12:3 · Word #8
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/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
| Phrase | according-to-his-ways |
SIBI-P1 Translation H1870-50
his paths
| Morphological Notes | Common noun, plural construct, both gender; with 3rd person masculine singular pronominal suffix. |
| Rendering Rationale | The 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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