Proverbs 10:9 — Word Study
WLCהוֹלֵ֣ךְ בַּ֭תֹּם יֵ֣לֶךְ בֶּ֑טַח וּמְעַקֵּ֥שׁ דְּ֝רָכָ֗יו יִוָּדֵֽעַ׃
BSAHe who walkshâlak [in a morally upright manner, with integrity] in integritytôm [completeness, moral purity] securelybeṭach [with confidence, in safety] but he who pervertsʻâqash [twists, distorts] his waysderek [path, manner of life] will be found outyâdaʻ▸ [known, revealed, made manifest]
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| הוֹלֵ֣ךְ | [one who] walks | Verb, Qal, participle (active) masculine singular |
| בַּ֭תֹּם | in integrity | Preposition, noun common masculine singular absolute |
| יֵ֣לֶךְ | he walks | Verb, Qal, imperfect third person masculine singular |
| בֶּ֑טַח | security | Noun common, masculine singular absolute |
| וּמְעַקֵּ֥שׁ | and [one who] perverts | Conjunction, verb piel participle (active) masculine singular |
| דְּ֝רָכָ֗יו | ways his | Noun common masculine plural construct, suffix |
| יִוָּדֵֽעַ׃ | he will become known | Verb, Niphal, imperfect third person masculine singular |
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| BSB | He who walks in integrity walks securely, but he who perverts his ways will be found out. |
| KJV | He that walketh uprightly walketh surely: but he that perverteth his ways shall be known. |
| ASV | He that walketh uprightly walketh surely; But he that perverteth his ways shall be known. |
| YLT | Whoso is walking in integrity walketh confidently, And whoso is perverting his ways is known. |
| WEB | He who walks blamelessly walks surely, but he who perverts his ways will be found out. |
| BBE | He whose ways are upright will go safely, but he whose ways are twisted will be made low. |
Where they part company is מְעַקֵּשׁ — see How Translations Differ.
The verse has a main clause with a contrasting subordinate clause, highlighting the difference in outcomes based on moral conduct.







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verbהָלַךְ
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Deep Study — Proverbs 10:9
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Context — Wisdom in Proverbsgenerated
Proverbs 10:9 presents a contrast between two types of individuals: those who walk with integrity and those who twist their paths. The surrounding verses emphasize the value of wisdom and the consequences of foolishness, highlighting the importance of moral conduct in life. This wisdom literature serves as practical guidance for living righteously and avoiding pitfalls.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proverbs 28:18 | He who walks with integrity will be kept safe, but whoever is perverse in his ways will suddenly fall. |
| 2 | Psalm 23:4 | Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. |
| 3 | Psalm 25:21 | May integrity and uprightness preserve me, because I wait for You. |
| 4 | Psalm 26:11–12 | But I will walk with integrity; redeem me and be merciful to me. |
| 5 | Psalm 84:11 | For the LORD God is a sun and a shield; the LORD gives grace and glory; He withholds no good thing from those who walk with integrity. |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 10 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — בַּ֭תֹּם, Ba.tomgenerated
The noun תֹּם (tom) refers to completeness or integrity. It suggests a state of moral purity and innocence, indicating a life lived without deceit. The parsing shows it is a common masculine singular noun, emphasizing its role as a quality of character.
In this verse, it describes the manner in which one conducts their life, implying that integrity is foundational for a secure existence.
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 finite verbs הוֹלֵ֣ךְ and יֵ֣לֶךְ govern the main clauses, indicating the actions of the subjects. The structure emphasizes the contrast between the two types of conduct.
The first clause describes the secure walk of the upright, while the second clause highlights the fate of the one who distorts his ways, showcasing the moral implications of each path.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
The Septuagint translates בַּ֭תֹּם as ἁπλῶς, meaning 'simply' or 'plainly', which aligns with the concept of integrity as straightforwardness.
The choice of διαστρέφων for מְעַקֵּשׁ indicates a moral twisting, reinforcing the idea of perversion in character and conduct.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
Proverbs 10:9 teaches that those who live with integrity will find security in their lives, while those who twist their paths will ultimately be exposed. This verse encourages moral uprightness and warns against deceitful behavior.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
Walking in integrity means living in a way that is morally upright and honest, without deceit.
Perverting one's ways leads to being exposed and facing the repercussions of dishonesty.
Integrity provides security by fostering trust and confidence in oneself and in relationships with others.
The verse suggests that moral conduct is essential for a secure and stable life.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- In what areas of my life can I strive to be more upright and honest?
- What are the potential consequences I have seen in others who do not walk in integrity?
- How can I encourage others to live with integrity?
- What steps can I take to ensure my own paths are straight and honest?
The early church on this verse — how the Fathers read it
Early commentators like John Chrysostom and Bede reference this verse to discuss the nature of integrity and the consequences of deceitful behavior.
Absalom was a treacherous man and “stole all men’s hearts.” Observe how great was his treachery. It is recorded, “He went about, and said ‘Have you no judgment?’ ” wishing to conciliate everyone to himself. But David was guileless.Early Church Fathers on Proverbs 10 →
Whoever walks uprightly, walks securely, etc. He who knows he lives uprightly, easily disregards all adverse things, because he trusts he will come to joy through them, saying with the prophet: The Lord is the protector of my life;Early Church Fathers on Proverbs 10 →
Commentators on this verse — 8 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on Proverbs 10:9 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleHe that walketh uprightly walketh surely,.... Or, "that walketh in perfection" (c) as the Targum.
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Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryHe that walketh uprightly walketh surely: but he that perverteth his ways shall be known. He that walketh uprightly walketh surely. "Uprightly," "in integrity" or 'sincerity,' as David did (1 Kings 9:4).
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Matthew Poole1624–1679Matthew Poole's Commentary on the Holy BibleHe that walketh uprightly; who is sincere, and just, and faithful in his dealings with God and with men. Surely; or, securely, or confidently, as the word properly signifies, and is here rendered by all the ancient interpreters, and by most of the others; quietly resting upon God’ s favour and gracious providence for his protection, and being supported by the testimony of a good conscience, and therefore not fearing nor caring who knows or observes his actions, which he endeavours to approve both to God and to men. That perverteth his ways; that walks perversely, or frowardly, or in crooked and sinful paths; that dealeth hypocritically and deceitfully with God, or with men, using all…
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John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New TestamentsProverbs 10:9 He that walketh uprightly walketh surely: but he that perverteth his ways shall be known.Ver. 9. He that walketh uprightly, walketh surely.] Because, keeping within God’ s precincts, he keeps under his protection: as the king undertakes to secure him that travels the highway, and between sun and sun. He is tutus sub umbra leonis, safe under the hollow of God’ s hand, "under the shadow of his wing." Shall be known.] All shall out to his utter disgrace. See Proverbs 10:7. Or, He shall be known by some examplary judgment of God inflicted upon him, for a terror to others; as one that is hanged up in gibbets.
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Charles John Ellicott1819–1905Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(9) Walketh surely.—He has no cause to fear lest anything to his discredit should come out, but can trust quietly in the Lord (Psalms 112:7); while he that goeth by crooked paths will be found out (Matthew 10:26), and the fear of this gives him perpetual uneasiness. Or the meaning may be that he will be “instructed,” i.e., punished by misfortune, as Jeremiah 31:19.
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AdamClarkeAdam Clarke's Commentary on the BibleVerse 9. He that walketh uprightly] The upright man is always safe; he has not two characters to support; he goes straight forward, and is never afraid of detection, because he has never been influenced by hypocrisy or deceit.
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CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges9. known] i.e. found out. Comp. 1 Timothy 5:24; 1 Timothy 3:9. Some, however, render, “shall be punished,” shall be taught by bitter experience his folly, comparing Jeremiah 31:19, where the same Heb. word is rendered, “I was instructed.”
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Albert Barnes1798–1870Barnes' Notes on the BibleShall be known - literally, “shall be made to know” (see Jeremiah 31:19; Judges 8:16 margin) in the sense of exposed.
Read Albert Barnes on Proverbs 10 →The verse in English, compared — 17 translations, and where they part company
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Modern formal
He who walks in integrity walks securely, but he who perverts his ways will be found out.
He who walks blamelessly walks surely, but he who perverts his ways will be found out.
He who walks in integrity walks securely, but he who perverts his ways will be found out.
The one who conducts himself in integrity will live securely, but the one who behaves perversely will be found out.
Tyndale line
He that walketh uprightly walketh surely: but he that perverteth his ways shall be known.
He that walketh uprightly walketh surely; But he that perverteth his ways shall be known.
He that walketh uprightly walketh surely: but he that perverteth his ways shall be known.
He that walketh uprightly walketh surely: but he that perverteth his ways shall be known.
He that walketh vprightly, walketh boldely: but he that peruerteth his wayes, shalbe knowen.
Strictly literal
He that walketh in integrity walketh securely; but he that perverteth his ways shall be known.
Whoso is walking in integrity walketh confidently, And whoso is perverting his ways is known.
Whoever is walking in integrity walks confidently, || And whoever is perverting his ways is known.
He that walketh uprightly ever walketh securely; but he that perverteth his ways will be punished.
He who walks in integrity walks in safety, but the one who makes his ways crooked, he will be found out.
From the Latin
He that walketh sincerely, walketh confidently: but he that perverteth his ways, shall be manifest.
Simplified
Honest people will live in safety, but those who behave deceitfully will be caught out.
He whose ways are upright will go safely, but he whose ways are twisted will be made low.
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 of Proverbs 10:9 states, "He who walks in integrity walks securely, but he who perverts his ways will be found out." The Septuagint closely aligns with this verse, matching six out of seven words, indicating a strong agreement with the Masoretic Text. However, the Septuagint's word order and articles differ, reflecting its own syntactical style rather than a direct translation. The Samaritan Pentateuch and the Dead Sea Scrolls do not provide additional variants for this verse, thereby reinforcing the consensus found in the Masoretic Text and the Septuagint.
הוֹלֵ֣ךְ בַּ֭תֹּם יֵ֣לֶךְ בֶּ֑טַח וּמְעַקֵּ֥שׁ דְּ֝רָכָ֗יו יִוָּדֵֽעַ׃
6 of the 7 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.
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 Proverbs 10:9
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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.
הָלַךְ (halak) means 'to go,' 'come,' or 'walk,' and covers a wide range of literal and figurative uses, including aspects of life and death. It can describe physical movement, moral conduct, and even influence on character. The verb appears in various forms, such as Qal, Piel, and Hithpael, indicating different nuances like leading or traversing.
הָלַךְ 1546 vb. go, come, walk
Qal Impf. usually (629 t.) as if from ילך
lit.
of persons
Also of animals, in similar meanings and combinations
in like manner of inanimate things
The inf. abs. is often used
as in other vbs., quite independently
to intensify meaning of finite form
most noteworthy is the joining of the Inf. abs.
with a following Inf. abs. denoting a simutaneous action or process, and so emphasizing duration or continuance
with a foll. vb. fin. c. ו consec. (rare)
in cases where vb. fin. is foll. by Inf. abs. adj. denoting progress, advance
twice, where vb. fin. is not הלך, but another vb. denoting motion
quite by itself
13 t. the Inf. abs. = Imv. & is followed by Pf. consec.
akin to the use of Inf. abs. are some instances of Pt.
In combination with other verbal forms
Fig.; the most common uses follow; in most the origin in a literal meaning is evident:
pass away, die
H1980 הָלַךְ go, come, walk .Impf. usually (629 t.) as if from ילך . lit. . of persons
. Also of animals, in similar meanings and combinations
. in like manner of inanimate things
. The inf. abs. is often used . as in other vbs., quite independently
. to intensify meaning of finite form
. most noteworthy is the joining of the Inf. abs. . with a following Inf. abs. denoting a simutaneous action or process, and so emphasizing duration or continuance
. with a foll. vb. fin. c. ו consec. (rare)
. in cases where vb. fin. is foll. by Inf. abs. + adj. denoting progress, advance
. twice, where vb. fin. is not הלך, but another vb. denoting motion
. quite by itself
. 13 t. the Inf. abs. = Imv. & is followed by Pf. consec.
. akin to the use of Inf. abs. are some instances of Pt.
. In combination with other verbal forms
1980 halak haw-lak'
akin to 3212; a primitive root; to walk (in a great variety
of applications, literally and figuratively):--(all) along,
apace, behave (self), come, (on) continually, be conversant,
depart, + be eased, enter, exercise (self), + follow, forth,
forward, get, go (about, abroad, along, away, forward, on,
out, up and down), + greater, grow, be wont to haunt, lead,
march, X more and more, move (self), needs, on, pass (away),
be at the point, quite, run (along), + send, speedily, spread,
still, surely, + tale-bearer, + travel(-ler), walk (abroad,
on, to and fro, up and down, to places), wander, wax,
(way-)faring man, X be weak, whirl.
see HEBREW for 03212
הָלַךְ (ha.lakh) — to go: went.
: went/go[away]
1) to go, walk, come
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to go, walk, come, depart, proceed, move, go away
1a2) to die, live, manner of life (fig.)
1b) (Piel)
1b1) to walk
1b2) to walk (fig.)
1c) (Hithpael)
1c1) to traverse
1c2) to walk about
1d) (Niphal) to lead, bring, lead away, carry, cause to walk
הָלַךְ (ha.lakh) — to go: come.
: come[nearer]
1) to go, walk, come
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to go, walk, come, depart, proceed, move, go away
1a2) to die, live, manner of life (fig.)
1b) (Piel)
1b1) to walk
1b2) to walk (fig.)
1c) (Hithpael)
1c1) to traverse
1c2) to walk about
1d) (Niphal) to lead, bring, lead away, carry, cause to walk
הָלַךְ (ha.lakh) — to go: walk.
: walk/move
1) to go, walk, come
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to go, walk, come, depart, proceed, move, go away
1a2) to die, live, manner of life (fig.)
1b) (Piel)
1b1) to walk
1b2) to walk (fig.)
1c) (Hithpael)
1c1) to traverse
V-Qal — Verb · Qal · participle (active) masculine singularHVqrmsa
תֹּם (tom) refers to completeness or integrity, encompassing notions of fullness, innocence, and simplicity. It is derived from a root meaning to be complete or perfect. The word appears in contexts related to moral uprightness and wholeness, though the specific verses are not detailed in the entries.
תֹּם n.[m.] completeness, integrity
completeness, fulness
innocence, simplicity
integrity
תֻּמִּים
base
H8537 תֹּם completeness, integrity
8537 tom tome
from 8552; completeness; figuratively, prosperity; usually
(morally) innocence:--full, integrity, perfect(-ion),
simplicity, upright(-ly, -ness), at a venture. See 8550.
see HEBREW for 08552
see HEBREW for 08550
תֹּם (tom) — integrity.
1) integrity, completeness
1a) completeness, fulness
1b) innocence, simplicity
1c) integrity
Prep | N-ms — Preposition · noun common masculine singular absoluteHRd/Ncmsa
in-teg'-ri-ti (tom, tummah): The translation of tom, "simplicity," "soundness," "completeness," rendered also "upright," "perfection." Its original sense appears in the phrase letom (1Ki 22:34; 2Ch 18:33), "A certain man drew his bow at a venture" margin "Hebrew, in his simplicity" (compare 2Sa 15:11, "in their simplicity"). It is translated "integrity" (Ge 20:5,6; 1Ki 9:4; Ps 7:8; 25:21; 26:1,11; 41:12; 78:72; Pr 19:1; 20:7), in all which places it seems to carry the meaning of simplicity, or sincerity of heart…
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הָלַךְ (halak) means 'to go,' 'come,' or 'walk,' and covers a wide range of literal and figurative uses, including aspects of life and death. It can describe physical movement, moral conduct, and even influence on character. The verb appears in various forms, such as Qal, Piel, and Hithpael, indicating different nuances like leading or traversing.
הָלַךְ 1546 vb. go, come, walk
Qal Impf. usually (629 t.) as if from ילך
lit.
of persons
Also of animals, in similar meanings and combinations
in like manner of inanimate things
The inf. abs. is often used
as in other vbs., quite independently
to intensify meaning of finite form
most noteworthy is the joining of the Inf. abs.
with a following Inf. abs. denoting a simutaneous action or process, and so emphasizing duration or continuance
with a foll. vb. fin. c. ו consec. (rare)
in cases where vb. fin. is foll. by Inf. abs. adj. denoting progress, advance
twice, where vb. fin. is not הלך, but another vb. denoting motion
quite by itself
13 t. the Inf. abs. = Imv. & is followed by Pf. consec.
akin to the use of Inf. abs. are some instances of Pt.
In combination with other verbal forms
Fig.; the most common uses follow; in most the origin in a literal meaning is evident:
pass away, die
H1980 הָלַךְ go, come, walk .Impf. usually (629 t.) as if from ילך . lit. . of persons
. Also of animals, in similar meanings and combinations
. in like manner of inanimate things
. The inf. abs. is often used . as in other vbs., quite independently
. to intensify meaning of finite form
. most noteworthy is the joining of the Inf. abs. . with a following Inf. abs. denoting a simutaneous action or process, and so emphasizing duration or continuance
. with a foll. vb. fin. c. ו consec. (rare)
. in cases where vb. fin. is foll. by Inf. abs. + adj. denoting progress, advance
. twice, where vb. fin. is not הלך, but another vb. denoting motion
. quite by itself
. 13 t. the Inf. abs. = Imv. & is followed by Pf. consec.
. akin to the use of Inf. abs. are some instances of Pt.
. In combination with other verbal forms
1980 halak haw-lak'
akin to 3212; a primitive root; to walk (in a great variety
of applications, literally and figuratively):--(all) along,
apace, behave (self), come, (on) continually, be conversant,
depart, + be eased, enter, exercise (self), + follow, forth,
forward, get, go (about, abroad, along, away, forward, on,
out, up and down), + greater, grow, be wont to haunt, lead,
march, X more and more, move (self), needs, on, pass (away),
be at the point, quite, run (along), + send, speedily, spread,
still, surely, + tale-bearer, + travel(-ler), walk (abroad,
on, to and fro, up and down, to places), wander, wax,
(way-)faring man, X be weak, whirl.
see HEBREW for 03212
הָלַךְ (ha.lakh) — to go: went.
: went/go[away]
1) to go, walk, come
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to go, walk, come, depart, proceed, move, go away
1a2) to die, live, manner of life (fig.)
1b) (Piel)
1b1) to walk
1b2) to walk (fig.)
1c) (Hithpael)
1c1) to traverse
1c2) to walk about
1d) (Niphal) to lead, bring, lead away, carry, cause to walk
הָלַךְ (ha.lakh) — to go: come.
: come[nearer]
1) to go, walk, come
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to go, walk, come, depart, proceed, move, go away
1a2) to die, live, manner of life (fig.)
1b) (Piel)
1b1) to walk
1b2) to walk (fig.)
1c) (Hithpael)
1c1) to traverse
1c2) to walk about
1d) (Niphal) to lead, bring, lead away, carry, cause to walk
הָלַךְ (ha.lakh) — to go: walk.
: walk/move
1) to go, walk, come
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to go, walk, come, depart, proceed, move, go away
1a2) to die, live, manner of life (fig.)
1b) (Piel)
1b1) to walk
1b2) to walk (fig.)
1c) (Hithpael)
1c1) to traverse
HVqi3ms — Verb · Qal · imperfect third person masculine singularHVqi3ms
בֶּ֫טַח (betach) refers to security or safety, encompassing both the concept of a secure place and the feelings of trust and assurance. It can also be used adverbially to mean 'safely' or 'securely.' The word is derived from a root meaning 'to trust' and is linked to the idea of refuge.
בֶּ֫טַח n.[m.] security
base
H983 בֶּ֫טַח security
983 betach beh'takh
from 982; properly, a place of refuge; abstract, safety, both
the fact (security) and the feeling (trust); often (adverb
with or without preposition) safely:--assurance, boldly,
(without) care(- less), confidence, hope, safe(-ly, -ty),
secure, surely.
see HEBREW for 0982
בֶּ֫טַח (be.tach) — security.
1) security, safety
adv
2) securely
N-ms — Noun common · masculine singular absoluteHNcmsa
עָקַשׁ (‘aqash) means to twist or distort, often in a moral or figurative sense, implying perversion or crookedness. The word can describe someone who is devious or whose paths are made crooked. It appears in various forms, such as declaring something crooked or being perverse.
[עָקַשׁ] vb. twist
Niph. one crooked in ways
Pi. their paths they have twisted. all that is straight they make crooked
Hiph. he hath declared me crooked, devious (in life)
base
H6140 [עָקַשׁ] twist . one crooked in ways
. their paths they have twisted. all that is straight they make crooked
. he hath declared me crooked, devious (in life)
6140 `aqash aw-kash'
a primitive root; to knot or distort; figuratively, to
pervert (act or declare perverse):--make crooked, (prove,
that is) perverse(-rt).
עָקַשׁ (a.qash) — to twist.
1) to be perverse, twist, pervert, make crooked, prove perverse, declare perverse
1a) (Niphal) to be crooked
1b) (Piel) to twist, distort, pervert, make crooked
1c) (Hiphil) to declare crooked
1d) (Qal) perverse
Conj | V-Piel — Conjunction · verb piel participle (active) masculine singularHC/Vprmsa
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-cp | Suff — Noun common masculine plural construct · suffixHNcmpc/Sp3ms
יָדַע (yada`) is a Hebrew verb meaning 'to know,' encompassing a wide range of senses including perception, recognition, and experience. It can refer to knowing someone intimately or being skilled in a task. The word has various forms, indicating actions such as making known or being made known. Lexicons note its use in both literal and figurative contexts, but there is no significant disagreement among them.
יָדַע 943 vb. know
Qal
know, learn to know
perceive
perceive and see; find out and discern
discriminate, distinguish
know by experience
recognize, admit, acknowledge, confess
consider
not know = not expect
know a person, be acquainted with
know a person carnally, of sexual intercourse
know how, to do a thing, be able to do it
be skilful in
abs. have knowledge, be wise
Niph.
be made known, be or become known, of things
make oneself known of pers.
be perceived
be instructed
Pi. cause to know
Pu. known
Hiph. make known, declare
Hoph. made known
Hithp. make oneself known
base
H3045 יָדַע know .. . know, learn to know
. perceive
. perceive and see; find out and discern
. discriminate, distinguish
. know by experience
. recognize, admit, acknowledge, confess
. consider
. not know = not expect
. know a person, be acquainted with
. know a person carnally, of sexual intercourse
. . know how, to do a thing, be able to do it
. be skilful in
. abs. have knowledge, be wise
. . be made known, be or become known, of things
. make oneself known of pers.
. be perceived
. be instructed
. cause to know
. known
. make known, declare
. made known
. make oneself known
3045 yada` yaw-dah'
a primitive root; to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing);
used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally,
euphemistically and inferentially (including observation,
care, recognition; and causatively, instruction, designation,
punishment, etc.) (as follow):--acknowledge, acquaintance(-ted
with), advise, answer, appoint, assuredly, be aware,
(un-)awares, can(-not), certainly, comprehend, consider, X
could they, cunning, declare, be diligent, (can, cause to)
discern, discover, endued with, familiar friend, famous, feel,
can have, be (ig-)norant, instruct, kinsfolk, kinsman, (cause
to let, make) know, (come to give, have, take) knowledge, have
(knowledge), (be, make, make to be, make self) known, + be
learned, + lie by man, mark, perceive, privy to, X
prognosticator, regard, have respect, skilful, shew, can (man
of) skill, be sure, of a surety, teach, (can) tell,
יָדַע (ya.da) — to know.
1) to know
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to know
1a1a) to know, learn to know
1a1b) to perceive
1a1c) to perceive and see, find out and discern
1a1d) to discriminate, distinguish
1a1e) to know by experience
1a1f) to recognise, admit, acknowledge, confess
1a1g) to consider
1a2) to know, be acquainted with
1a3) to know (a person carnally)
1a4) to know how, be skilful in
1a5) to have knowledge, be wise
1b) (Niphal)
1b1) to be made known, be or become known, be revealed
1b2) to make oneself known
1b3) to be perceived
1b4) to be instructed
1c) (Piel) to cause to know
1d) (Poal) to cause to know
1e) (Pual)
1e1) to be known
1e2) known, one known, acquaintance (participle)
1f) (Hiphil) to make known, declare
1g) (Hophal) to be made known
1h) (Hithpael) to make oneself known, reveal oneself
Aramaic equivalent: ye.da (יְדַע "to know" H3046)
V-Niphal-Imperf-3ms — Verb · Niphal · imperfect third person masculine singularHVNi3ms
