2 Samuel 22:33 — Word Study
WLCהָאֵ֥ל מָעוּזִּ֖י חָ֑יִל וַיַּתֵּ֥ר תָּמִ֖ים דַּרְכִּֽי׃
BSAGodʼêl [my Rock, my Strength] is my strongchayil fortressmâʻôwz [security, my bulwark] and He makesnâthar▸ [guides, sets free] my wayderek [path, journey] cleartâmîym [perfect, upright]
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| הָאֵ֥ל | God | Particle, noun common masculine singular absolute |
| מָעוּזִּ֖י | [is] place of refuge my | Noun common masculine singular construct, suffix |
| חָ֑יִל | strength | Noun common, masculine singular absolute |
| וַיַּתֵּ֥ר | and he set free | Verb, Hiphil, sequential imperfect third person masculine singular |
| תָּמִ֖ים | a blameless [person] | Adj |
| דַּרְכִּֽי׃ | way my | Noun common both singular construct, suffix |
Every word in the verse. Click a row to open it in the panel on the left.
| BSB | God is my strong fortress and He makes my way clear. |
| KJV | God is my strength and power: and he maketh my way perfect. |
| ASV | God is my strong fortress; And he guideth the perfect in his way. |
| YLT | God — my bulwark, [my] strength, And He maketh perfect my way; |
| WEB | God is my strong fortress. He makes my way perfect. |
| BBE | God puts a strong band about me, guiding me in a straight way. |
Where they part company is וַיַּתֵּ֥ר — see How Translations Differ.
The sentence contains one main clause with a subordinate clause that elaborates on God's action in David's life.
4 commentators on this verse
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clause
verbנָתַר
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Every word here is used elsewhere in the Old Testament.
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Deep Study — 2 Samuel 22:33
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Context — David's Song of Praisegenerated
2 Samuel 22:33 expresses David's profound trust in God, who serves as his strong fortress and guide. This verse is part of a larger song where David recounts God's deliverance from his enemies and acknowledges His role in providing safety and direction throughout his life. The surrounding verses highlight God's strength and the protection He offers, reinforcing the theme of divine help in times of trouble.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Exodus 15:2 | The LORD is my strength and my song, and He has become my salvation. He is my God, and I will praise Him, my father’s God, and I will exalt Him. |
| 2 | Psalm 18:32 | It is God who arms me with strength and makes my way clear. |
| 3 | Psalm 27:1 | The LORD is my light and my salvation— whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life— whom shall I dread? |
| 4 | Psalm 28:7–8 | The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in Him, and I am helped. Therefore my heart rejoices, and I give thanks to Him with my song. |
| 5 | Psalm 31:4 | You free me from the net laid out for me, for You are my refuge. |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 16 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — אֵל, ha.'Elgenerated
The Hebrew word אֵל (*'el*) primarily means 'god' and conveys the idea of might or strength. It can refer to the one true God of Israel, as well as to other deities. The usage in this context emphasizes God’s power and role as a protector, aligning with the idea of Him being a strong fortress.
This word’s association with strength is significant, as it underscores the nature of God as a source of security and refuge. In this verse, David acknowledges God not only as a deity but as a personal protector and the embodiment of strength in his life.
How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated
This study reads the verse in the Berean Standard Bible, so the BSB is the wording every comparison below is made against.
Sentence Structuregenerated
The structure of the verse centers around the finite verb וַיַּתֵּ֥ר, and He set free, which governs the two noun phrases that follow: the subject הָאֵ֥ל (God) and the predicate מָעוּזִּ֖י חָ֑יִל (my strong fortress). The second part of the verse elaborates on God's action in relation to David's path.
The Hebrew word order places emphasis on God as the subject, establishing Him as the primary actor in David's life. The following phrases build on this foundation, describing both God's protective nature and His guidance.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
The Septuagint translates אֵל as ἰσξυρὸς — strong. This choice reflects a direct emphasis on God's might, aligning with the Hebrew meaning while also resonating with the Greek audience's understanding of strength.
The translation of וַיַּתֵּ֥ר as ἐχετίναχεν suggests a dynamic action of freeing or setting loose, which aligns with the idea of God actively guiding and liberating David's path.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
2 Samuel 22:33 expresses David’s trust in God as his strong fortress who guides him. David acknowledges that God provides safety and clarity in his life’s journey, illustrating a deep reliance on divine protection and direction.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
David is expressing that God is his source of safety and protection, much like a fortified place that offers refuge from danger.
God guides David's decisions and paths in life, ensuring that he can navigate challenges effectively.
The term 'strength' emphasizes God's might and power, reinforcing the idea that David relies on God's strength for both physical and spiritual support.
The imagery of a fortress conveys security and stability, illustrating David’s faith that God provides a safe haven in times of trouble.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- In what ways have I experienced God's protection in my own life?
- How can I seek God's guidance to ensure my path is clear?
- What does it mean for me to consider God as my strong fortress?
- How can I rely on God's strength in my daily challenges?
Commentators on this verse — 4 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on 2 Samuel 22:33 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleGod [is] my strength [and] power: and he maketh my way perfect. [See comments on Psalms 18:32].
Read John Gill on 2 Samuel 22 →Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryGod is my strength and power: and he maketh my way perfect. God is my strength and power; and he maketh my way perfect - in the midst of all my weaknesses and errors, He enables me, by His grace, to
Read Robert Jamieson on 2 Samuel 22 →Charles John Ellicott1819–1905Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(33) God is my strength and power.—Better, my strong fortress. The psalm has quite a different thought, which is expressed in 2 Samuel 22:40, “It is God that girdeth me with strength.”
Read Charles John Ellicott on 2 Samuel 22 →CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges33. my strength and power] Rather, my strong fortress. Psalms 18:32 reads “who girdeth me with strength:” cp. 2 Samuel 22:40. maketh my way perfect] Maketh is a different word from that similarly translated in Psalms 18:32, and seems to express the removal of obstacles which blocked up the path of his life. Observe the analogy between the perfection of God’s way (2 Samuel 22:31) and His servant’s. Cp. Matthew 5:48. Cp. also Psalms 101:2; Psalms 101:6.
Read Cambridge on 2 Samuel 22 →The verse in English, compared — 17 translations, and where they part company
Every translation on this page is a decision someone had to make and commit to. Read down a column and you see one translator's judgement; read across a row and you see the range the Greek actually allows. The BSB is the wording the rest of this page is measured against, so it is listed first.
Modern formal
God is my strong fortress and He makes my way clear.
God is my strong fortress. He makes my way perfect.
God is my strong fortress, and He makes my way clear.
The one true God is my mighty refuge; he removes the obstacles in my way.
Tyndale line
God is my strength and power: and he maketh my way perfect.
God is my strong fortress; And he guideth the perfect in his way.
God is my strong fortress: and he guideth the perfect in his way.
God is my strength and power: and he maketh my way perfect.
God is my strength in battel, and maketh my way vpright.
Strictly literal
God is my strong fortress, And he maketh my way perfectly smooth.
God — my bulwark, [my] strength, And He maketh perfect my way;
God—my bulwark, [my] strength, || And He makes my way perfect;
God is my strength and power; and he rendereth free from obstruction my way.
God is my refuge, and he leads the blameless person on his path.
From the Latin
God who hath girded me with strength, and made my way perfect.
Simplified
God makes me strong and keeps me safe.
God puts a strong band about me, guiding me in a straight way.
Counted from the translations carried on this site, not from a survey of every English Bible. A rendering shared by many versions is usually inherited rather than independently arrived at — the Tyndale line in particular runs through most of them.
The sentence as the grammar sees it — from the MACULA Hebrew treebank
This is not our own analysis: it is the scholarly syntax tree for the verse, showing how the clause actually holds together.
Boxes are the grammarian's groupings — clause, noun phrase, prepositional phrase.
The four witnesses to this verse — Masoretic, Septuagint, Samaritan, Qumran
The Masoretic Text states, "הָאֵ֥ל מָעוּזִּ֖י חָ֑יִל וַיַּתֵּ֥ר תָּמִ֖ים דַּרְכִּֽי׃" which translates to "God is my strong fortress and He makes my way clear." The Septuagint agrees with the Masoretic Text, maintaining the same meanings for each word, though its word order and articles differ due to its Greek structure. The Dead Sea Scrolls, specifically 4Q51, partially preserve the verse with some words restored by an editor, indicating agreement with the Masoretic Text in meaning but lacking complete textual clarity due to the condition of the manuscript. Overall, the primary witnesses align closely in meaning, affirming the strength and guidance attributed to God in this verse.
הָאֵ֥ל מָעוּזִּ֖י חָ֑יִל וַיַּתֵּ֥ר תָּמִ֖ים דַּרְכִּֽי׃
6 of the 6 words are matched. This is the word-by-word correspondence, not the Septuagint's own sentence — its word order and its articles are its own.
[האל] מאזר׳ני חיל [ויתן] [תמים] [דרכ׳י]
1 word on the leather — 1 partly restored, 4 supplied entire by an editor.
Four traditions, not one. “On the leather” means the letters physically survive on the scroll, as against letters an editor has supplied to fill a hole in it — a restoration is a scholar’s reading, not a reading of the manuscript. Words in [square brackets] are supplied; the notes count them apart from what survives.
The map of this verse — what each word keeps company with
This is a map of two things, both counted rather than judged. Company kept: which words stand within three words of each of these, anywhere in the Hebrew Bible — the thicker the line, the more often the pair meet compared with chance. Built from: the words a word is made out of, taken from its own Strong’s entry. It is not a map of meaning: nothing here claims two words mean the same thing. Click any circle to see the numbers behind it.
Lexicons — every word in 2 Samuel 22:33
One dossier per word, with every reference work grouped by kind — Hebrew lexicons, morphology, Bible dictionaries, topical chains and the English of the translators themselves. The verse sits at the head of each block with the word under study lit, so you never lose your place. The panel above gives the short answer; this is the long one, and it is the part of the page worth indexing.
Every entry below is the lexicographer's own text. On the Hebrew: Brown-Driver-Briggs entire and its gloss set, Strong's Hebrew Dictionary, and Tyndale House's Translators Brief lexicon. Where a cell says a work has no entry, that work genuinely has none for this word.
The Hebrew word אֵל (*'el*) primarily means 'god' and conveys the idea of might or strength. It can refer to the one true God of Israel, as well as to other deities, angels, and mighty men. The entries highlight its use in various contexts, including nature and power, but do not present significant disagreement among lexicons.
אֵל n.m. god, but with various subordinate applications to express the idea of might
applied to men of might and rank
angels
gods of the nations
Ēl
as characterizing mighty things in nature
God, the one only and true God of Israel
אֵל strength, power
base
H410 אֵל god, but with various subordinate applications to express the idea of might . applied to men of might and rank
. angels
. gods of the nations
. Ēl
. as characterizing mighty things in nature
. God, the one only and true God of Israel
. אֵל strength, power
410 'el ale
shortened from 352; strength; as adjective, mighty;
especially the Almighty (but used also of any deity):--God
(god), X goodly, X great, idol, might(-y one), power, strong.
Compare names in "-el."
see HEBREW for 0352
אֵל (el) — God.
This name means god, god-like one, mighty one, strength, power
Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
אֵל (el) — El (Berith).
This name means god, god-like one, mighty one, strength, power
Combined with "Berith" (berith בְּרִית H1286)
אֵל (el) — El (Elohe).
Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
This name means god, god-like one, mighty one, strength, power
Combined with "God" (elohim אֱלֹהִים H0430)
אֵל (el) — El (Most High).
Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
This name means god, god-like one, mighty one, strength, power
Combined with "Most High" (el.yon עֶלְיוֹן H5945B)
אֵל (el) — god.
: god
1) god, god-like one, mighty one
1a) mighty men, men of rank, mighty heroes
1b) angels
1c) god, false god, (demons, imaginations)
1d) God, the one true God, Jehovah
2) mighty things in nature
3) strength, power
Art | N-ms — Particle · noun common masculine singular absoluteHTd/Ncmsa
god ('Elohim, 'El, [`Elyon], Shadday, Yahweh; Theos):
I. INTRODUCTION TO THE GENERAL IDEA
1. The Idea in Experience and in Thought
2. Definition of the Idea
3. The Knowledge of God
4. Ethnic Ideas of God
(1) Animism
(2) Fetishism
(3) Idolatry
(4) Polytheism
(5) Henotheism
(6) Pantheism
(7) Deism
(8) Semitic Monolatry
(9) Monotheism
II. THE IDEA OF GOD IN THE OLD TESTAMENT
1. The Course of Its Development
2. Forms of Its Manifestation
(1) The Face or Countenance of God
(2) The Voice and Word of God
(3) The Glory of God
(4) The Angel of God
(5) The Spirit of God
(6) The Name of God
(7) Occasional Forms
3. The Names of God
(1) Generic
(2) Attributive
(3) Yahweh
4. Pre-prophetic Conceptions of God
(1) Yahweh Alone Is the God of Israel
(a) His Early Worship
(b) Popular Religion
(c) Polytheistic Tendencies
(i) Coordination
(ii) Assimilation
(iii) Disintegration
(d) No Hebrew Goddesses
(e) Human Sacrifices
God
(A.S. and Dutch God; Dan. Gud; Ger. Gott), the name of the Divine Being. It is the rendering (1) of the Hebrew ’El, from a word meaning to be strong; (2) of ’Eloah_, plural _’Elohim. The singular form, Eloah, is used only in poetry. The plural form is more commonly used in all parts of the Bible, The Hebrew word Jehovah (q.v.), the only other word generally employed to denote the Supreme Being, is uniformly rendered in the Authorized Version by “LORD,” printed in small capitals. The existence of God is taken for granted in the Bible. There is nowhere any argument to prove it. He who disbelieves this truth is spoken of as one devoid of understanding (Ps. 14:1).
The arguments generally adduced by theologians in proof of the being of God are:
(1.) The a priori argument, which is the testimony afforded by reason.
(good). Throughout the Hebrew Scriptures two chief names are used for the one true divine Being--ELOHIM, commonly translated God in our version, and JEHOVAH, translated Lord . Elohim is the plural of Eloah (in Arabic Allah); it is often used in the short form EL (a word signifying strength , as in EL-SHADDAI, God Almighty, the name by which God was specially known to the patriarchs. (Genesis 17:1; 28:3; Exodus 6:3) The etymology is uncertain, but it is generally agreed that the primary idea is that of strength, power of effect , and that it properly describes God in that character in which he is exhibited to all men in his works, as the creator, sustainer and supreme governor of the world. The plural form of Elohim has given rise to much discussion. The fanciful idea that it…
This name, the derivation of which is uncertain, we give to that eternal, infinite, perfect, and incomprehensible Being, the Creator of all things, who preserves and governs all by his almighty power and wisdom, and is the only proper object of worship. The proper Hebrew name for God is JEHOVAH, which signifies He is. But the Jews, from a feeling of reverence, avoid pronouncing this name, substituting for it, wherever it occurs in the sacred test, the word ADONAI, Lord; except in the expression, ADONAI JEHOVAH, Lord Jehovah, for which they put, ADONAI ELOHIM, Lord God. This usage, which is not without an element of superstition, is very ancient, dating its origin some centuries before Christ; but there is no good ground for assuming its existence in the days of the inspired Old Testament writers. The proper word for God is ELOHIM, which is plural in its form, being thus used to signify…
מָעוֹז (ma`owz) refers to a place or means of safety and protection, often implying a stronghold or refuge. It can denote both a physical fortified place and a figurative sense of security, such as divine protection. The term is built from the root associated with strength and fortification.
מָעוֹז n.m. place or means of safety, protection
base
H4581 מָעוֹז place or means of safety, protection
4581 ma`owz maw-oze'
(also mauwz {maw-ooz'}); or mahoz {maw-oze'} (also ma,uz
{maw-ooz'}; from 5810; a fortified place; figuratively, a
defence:--force, fort(-ress), rock, strength(-en), (X most)
strong (hold).
see HEBREW for 05810
מָעוֹז (ma.oz) — security.
1) place or means of safety, protection, refuge, stronghold
1a) place of safety, fastness, harbour, stronghold
1b) refuge (of God) (fig.)
1c) human protection (fig.)
N-ms | Suff — Noun common masculine singular construct · suffixHNcmsc/Sp1bs
The Hebrew word חַ֫יִל (*chayil*) encompasses meanings related to strength, efficiency, wealth, and army. It is derived from a root meaning force and can refer to physical might, moral virtue, or resources. The entries consistently highlight its application to soldiers and military forces, with no significant disagreement noted among the lexicons.
חַ֫יִל 244 n.m. strength, efficiency, wealth, army
strength, usu. physical
ability, efficiency, often involving moral worth
wealth
force, army
base
H2428 חַ֫יִל strength, efficiency, wealth, army
2428 chayil khah'-yil
from 2342; probably a force, whether of men, means or other
resources; an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength:--able,
activity, (+) army, band of men (soldiers), company, (great)
forces, goods, host, might, power, riches, strength, strong,
substance, train, (+)valiant(-ly), valour, virtuous(-ly), war,
worthy(-ily).
see HEBREW for 02342
חַ֫יִל (cha.yil) — strength: soldiers.
: soldiers/army
1) strength, might, efficiency, wealth, army
1a) strength
1b) ability, efficiency
1c) wealth
1d) force, army
חֵילֵךְ (che.lek) — Helech.
§ Helech = "your army"
a place near Arvad and Gammad
חַ֫יִל (cha.yil) — strength.
: strong
1) strength, might, efficiency, wealth, army
1a) strength
1b) ability, efficiency
1c) wealth
1d) force, army, soldiers/army
חַ֫יִל (cha.yil) — strength: rich.
: rich/wealth
1) strength, might, efficiency, wealth, army
1a) strength
1b) ability, efficiency
1c) wealth
1d) force, army
חַ֫יִל (cha.yil) — strength: worthy.
: worthy
1) strength, might, efficiency, wealth, army
1a) strength
1b) ability, efficiency
1c) wealth
1d) force, army
N-ms — Noun common · masculine singular absoluteHNcmsa
→ A title given to Jehovah 1Sa 15:29
נָתַר (nathar) is a Hebrew verb with meanings related to movement and freedom. It can signify to spring up, leap, or start, as well as to loosen, unbind, or set free. The word appears in various forms, including Qal, Piel, and Hiphil, indicating different nuances of action. Notably, it has an Aramaic equivalent, נְתַר.
[נָתַר] vb. spring or start up
Qal yea, it (the heart) starts up from its place
Pi. to leap with them (i.e. its legs) upon the earth
Hiph. he (י׳) looked, and made nations start up.
base
[נָתַר] vb. be free, loose;—Hiph.
unfasten, loosen
set free, unbind
base
H5425a נָתַר spring or start up H5425b נָתַר be free, loose;—Hiph. . unfasten, loosen
. set free, unbind
5425 nathar naw-thar'
a primitive root; to jump, i.e. be violently agitated;
causatively, to terrify, shake off, untie:--drive asunder,
leap, (let) loose, X make, move, undo.
נָתַר (na.tar) — to start.
1) to start up, tremble, shake, spring up
1a) (Qal) to start up
1b) (Piel) to leap
1c) (Hiphil) to cause to start up
נָתַר (na.tar) — to free.
1) to loose, let loose, undo, be free, be loose
1a) (Hiphil)
1a1) to unfasten, loosen
1a2) to set free, unbind
Aramaic equivalent: ne.tar (נְתַר "to strip" H5426)
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3ms — Verb · Hiphil · sequential imperfect third person masculine singularHc/Vhw3ms
The Hebrew word תָּמִים (*tamiym*) means complete, sound, or whole. It encompasses notions of integrity, truth, and being unblemished or innocent. The word can function as both an adjective and a noun, referring to what is entire or in accord with truth. It is derived from a root that conveys the idea of being entire or perfect.
תָּמִים 91 adj. complete, sound
complete, whole, entire
whole, sound, healthful
complete, entire, of time
sound, wholesome, unimpaired, innocent, having integrity
as neuter adj. = subst. what is complete, entirely in accord with truth and fact
base
H8549 תָּמִים complete, sound . complete, whole, entire
. whole, sound, healthful
. complete, entire, of time
. sound, wholesome, unimpaired, innocent, having integrity
. as neuter adj. = subst. what is complete, entirely in accord with truth and fact
8549 tamiym taw-meem'
from 8552; entire (literally, figuratively or morally); also
(as noun) integrity, truth:--without blemish, complete, full,
perfect, sincerely (-ity), sound, without spot, undefiled,
upright(-ly), whole.
see HEBREW for 08552
תָּמִים (ta.mim) — unblemished.
: unblemished/perfect
1) complete, whole, entire, sound
1a) complete, whole, entire
1b) whole, sound, healthful
1c) complete, entire (of time)
1d) sound, wholesome, unimpaired, innocent, having integrity
1e) what is complete or entirely in accord with truth and fact (neuter adj/subst)
תָּמִים (ta.mim) — unblemished: blameless.
: blameless
1) complete, whole, entire, sound
1a) complete, whole, entire
1b) whole, sound, healthful
1c) complete, entire (of time)
1d) sound, wholesome, unimpaired, innocent, having integrity
1e) what is complete or entirely in accord with truth and fact (neuter adj/subst)
תָּמִים (ta.mim) — unblemished: complete.
: complete
1) complete, whole, entire, sound
1a) complete, whole, entire
1b) whole, sound, healthful
1c) complete, entire (of time)
1d) sound, wholesome, unimpaired, innocent, having integrity
Adj — AdjHAamsa
דֶּ֫רֶךְ (derek) means way, road, or journey, and can refer to both literal paths and figurative courses of life or actions. It encompasses various aspects such as direction, manner, and moral character, often highlighting the nature of one's conduct. The term is used in both positive and negative contexts, reflecting the moral implications of one's path.
דֶּ֫רֶךְ 715 n.m. way, road, distance, journey, manner
way, road, path
journey
of direction, almost or quite = toward
way, manner
fig. of course of life, or action, undertakings
of moral action and character
of duty
specif.: in good sense
oftener in bad sense
way of י׳
base
H1870 דֶּ֫רֶךְ way, road, distance, journey, manner . way, road, path
. journey
. of direction, almost or quite = toward
. way, manner
. fig. of course of life, or action, undertakings
. . of moral action and character
. of duty
. specif.: in good sense
. oftener in bad sense
. way of י׳
1870 derek deh'-rek
from 1869; a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of
life or mode of action, often adverb:--along, away, because
of, + by, conversation, custom, (east-)ward, journey, manner,
passenger, through, toward, (high-) (path-)way(-side),
whither(-soever).
see HEBREW for 01869
דֶּ֫רֶךְ (de.rekh) — way: conduct.
: conduct/lifestyle
1) way, road, distance, journey, manner
1a) road, way, path
1b) journey
1c) direction
1d) manner, habit, way
1e) of course of life (fig.)
1f) of moral character (fig.)
דֶּ֫רֶךְ (de.rekh) — Way.
This name means way, road
דֶּ֫רֶךְ (de.rekh) — (King's) Highway.
This name means way, road
Combined with me.lekh (מֶ֫לֶךְ "King's" H4428I)
דֶּ֫רֶךְ (de.rekh) — way: direction.
: direction
1) way, road, distance, journey, manner
1a) road, way, path
1b) journey
1c) direction
1d) manner, habit, way
1e) of course of life (fig.)
1f) of moral character (fig.)
דֶּ֫רֶךְ (de.rekh) — way: road.
: road/route
1) way, road, distance, journey, manner
1a) road, way, path
1b) journey
1c) direction
1d) manner, habit, way
1e) of course of life (fig.)
1f) of moral character (fig.)
דֶּ֫רֶךְ (de.rekh) — way: journey.
: journey
N-cs | Suff — Noun common both singular construct · suffixHNcbsc/Sp1bs