Strong’s H1870

דֶּרֶךְ

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

derek

Pronunciation

DEH-rek

Definition

Way, road, path, journey, manner, conduct

Meaning

a road, a course of life, mode of action

Usage

The Hebrew word "derek" primarily refers to a physical path or road, but it is also used metaphorically to describe a course of life or mode of action. It can denote a journey or the manner in which one conducts oneself. In the Bible, "derek" often signifies the moral and spiritual path one chooses, reflecting obedience or disobedience to God's commandments.

Bible references

Genesis 3:24;Genesis 6:12;Genesis 16:7;Genesis 18:19;Genesis 19:2;Genesis 19:31;Genesis 24:21;Genesis 24:27;Genesis 24:40;Genesis 24:42;Genesis 24:48;Genesis 24:56;Genesis 28:20;Genesis 30:36;Genesis 31:23;Genesis 31:35;Genesis 32:1;Genesis 33:16;Genesis 35:3;Genesis 35:19;Genesis 38:14;Genesis 38:16;Genesis 38:21;Genesis 42:25;Genesis 42:38