דַּרְכָּ֗/ם
𐤃𐤓𐤊/𐤌
derek
their 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 Chronicles 6:16 · Word #28
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 HNcbsc/Sp3mp
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 | c — Construct — The noun is bound to the following word |
Common Translation
| Phrase | their way |
SIBI-P1 Translation H1870-14
their path
| Morphological Notes | Noun common singular construct + 3rd person masculine plural pronominal suffix |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun דֶּרֶךְ derives from the root meaning "to tread, walk," denoting a trodden path or course. The construct singular with 3rd masculine plural suffix yields "their path," preserving singular number with plural possession. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
their way
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | 'Their way' is better idiomatically for moral/conduct sense ('their path' is too physical here); matches SILEX and context. |