דֶּ֣רֶךְ
𐤃𐤓𐤊
derek
the 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 Samuel 15:2 · Word #6
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
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 | the way |
SIBI-P1 Translation H1870-36
path of
| Morphological Notes | Noun, common, singular, construct state; gender can function as masculine or feminine. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun derives from the root meaning "to tread" and denotes a trodden path or course. The construct singular form requires linkage to a following noun, hence "path of" to reflect its bound state. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
way of
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Standardized from "the way". The Hebrew context reads beside the route associated with the gate ("beside the way of the gate"). The standard "way of" accurately reflects the construct relationship; "the way" here is less precise and deviates from the chosen standard without need. |