דַרְכָּ֑/ם

𐤃𐤓𐤊/𐤌

derek

of 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.

H1870

Proverbs 1:31 · Word #3

Lexicon H1870

Lemmaדֶּרֶךְ
Lemma (Paleo)𐤃𐤓𐤊
Transliterationderek
Strong'sH1870
DefinitionA 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

Phraseof their way

SIBI-P1 Translation H1870-14

their path

Morphological NotesNoun common singular construct + 3rd person masculine plural pronominal suffix
Rendering RationaleThe 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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