כְּ/דֶ֖רֶךְ
𐤊/𐤃𐤓𐤊
derek
after the manner of
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.
Genesis 19:31 · Word #12
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/Ncbsc
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 | after the manner of |
SIBI-P1 Translation H1870-46
as the trodden path of
| Morphological Notes | Preposition כְּ ("as/like") + noun דֶּרֶךְ, common gender singular, construct state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun דֶּרֶךְ derives from the root meaning "to tread" and denotes a path or course formed by walking. In construct with the prefixed כְּ ("as/like"), it yields the sense "as the path/way of," preserving the concrete imagery of a trodden route while allowing for extended meanings of conduct or manner. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
as the way of
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Standardized from "after the manner of". The Hebrew phrase here conveys the idea ‘like the custom/way of the whole earth’ (i.e. as is done everywhere). The standard rendering “as the way of” accurately and naturally conveys that meaning and is not misleading in this context. Change to the standard for consistency. |