בְ/דֶ֨רֶךְ
𐤁/𐤃𐤓𐤊
derek
on a journey
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.
Numbers 9:10 · Word #13
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 | on a journey |
SIBI-P1 Translation H1870-83
treading-path
| Morphological Notes | Common noun, singular, absolute state; gender morphologically both (treated as masculine in form). |
| Rendering Rationale | "Treading-path" preserves the concrete image of a path formed and used by walking, directly reflecting the root idea of treading or marching. As a singular common noun in the absolute state, it is rendered simply without possessive or construct modification. |
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