וּ/בְ/דַרְכֵ֖י
𐤅/𐤁/𐤃𐤓𐤊𐤉
derek
and in the 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.
2 Chronicles 21:12 · Word #20
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 HC/R/Ncbpc
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 | and in the ways |
SIBI-P1 Translation H1870-75
and in paths of
| Morphological Notes | Common noun, plural construct; prefixed with conjunction וּ (and) and preposition בְּ (in). |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun derives from the root meaning "to tread" and denotes trodden paths or courses. The plural construct form דַרְכֵי requires the relational sense "paths of," and the prefixed conjunction and preposition add "and in." |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
and in the ways of
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | P1 'and in paths of' should be 'and in the ways of' for consistency and idiomatic clarity in this moral or behavioral context. |