נְתִיבָ֣ה
𐤍𐤕𐤉𐤁𐤄
nâthîyb
pathway
A traveled path or track, especially one formed by repeated use; a roadway or pathway (sometimes figurative), typically more defined or established than an untrodden way. The term can denote both literal tracks made by people, animals, or vehicles, and metaphorically, a customary or prescribed course of action, conduct, or direction.
Proverbs 12:28 · Word #5
Lexicon H5410
| Lemma | נָתִיב |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤍𐤕𐤉𐤁 |
| Transliteration | nâthîyb |
| Strong's | H5410 |
| Definition | A traveled path or track, especially one formed by repeated use; a roadway or pathway (sometimes figurative), typically more defined or established than an untrodden way. The term can denote both literal tracks made by people, animals, or vehicles, and metaphorically, a customary or prescribed course of action, conduct, or direction. |
Morphology HNcbsa
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 | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | pathway |
SIBI-P1 Translation H5410-09
well-trodden path
| Morphological Notes | Noun, common; feminine singular; absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The rendering reflects the noun derived from the root meaning "to tread" or "beat down," emphasizing a path formed by repeated travel. Singular absolute feminine is preserved as a single, indefinite pathway. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
pathway
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | 'Pathway' more naturally renders the term and matches the established sense; 'well-trodden path' is redundant given context and the lexical nuance of this word. |