וּ֝/דְרָכֶ֗י/ךָ
𐤅/𐤃𐤓𐤊𐤉/𐤊
derek
nor your ways
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.
Proverbs 31:3 · Word #5
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 HC/Ncbpc/Sp2ms
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 | p — Plural — Plural |
| State | c — Construct — The noun is bound to the following word |
Common Translation
| Phrase | nor your ways |
SIBI-P1 Translation H1870-70
and your paths
| Morphological Notes | Common noun, plural construct; 2nd masculine singular pronominal suffix; prefixed conjunction וּ (and). |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun derives from the root meaning "to tread, walk," and denotes paths or courses that are trodden. The plural construct with 2nd masculine singular suffix is preserved as "your paths," and the prefixed conjunction וּ is rendered as "and." |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
and your ways
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | 'Ways' better expresses the broad sense of דֶרֶךְ (derekh) than 'paths' in this ethical/moral context; conjunction preserved as 'and.' |