וְ/דַרְכּ֥/וֹ
𐤅/𐤃𐤓𐤊/𐤅
derek
and his 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.
Psalms 37:23 · 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/Ncbsc/Sp3ms
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 | and his way |
SIBI-P1 Translation H1870-82
and his path
| Morphological Notes | Noun, common singular in construct with prefixed conjunction וְ and 3rd person masculine singular pronominal suffix; literally "and path-of-him." |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun דֶּרֶךְ derives from the act of treading or walking a path; "path" preserves this concrete root sense while allowing for its extended meaning of conduct or course. The prefixed conjunction וְ adds "and," and the 3ms suffix yields "his." |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
and his way
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | P1 'and his path' is valid, but 'way' better matches the common and broad use of 'derekh' in contexts of conduct or life course, and aligns with the SILEX definition’s emphasis on course or direction. 'Way' is also the most familiar and contextually expected rendering. |