Proverbs 3:6 — Word Study
WLCבְּכָל־ דְּרָכֶ֥יךָ דָעֵ֑הוּ וְ֝ה֗וּא יְיַשֵּׁ֥ר אֹֽרְחֹתֶֽיךָ׃
BSAin allkôl [every aspect of life] your waysderek [journeys, paths, or manner of life] acknowledge Himyâdaʻ [recognize, give ear to, or know, the Lord, God] ◂and Hehûwʼ [the Almighty, Creator] will makeyâshar▸ [direct, smooth, or straighten] your paths {straight}ʼôrach [way of life, footsteps, or journey, right, pleasant, or smooth]
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| בְּכָל־ | in all | Preposition, noun common masculine singular construct |
| דְּרָכֶ֥יךָ | ways your | Noun common masculine plural construct, suffix |
| דָעֵ֑הוּ | acknowledge him | Verb qal imperative second person masculine singular, suffix |
| וְ֝ה֗וּא | and he | Conjunction, pronoun |
| יְיַשֵּׁ֥ר | he will make straight | Verb, Piel, imperfect third person masculine singular |
| אֹֽרְחֹתֶֽיךָ׃ | paths your | Noun common feminine plural construct, suffix |
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| BSB | in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight. |
| KJV | In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. |
| ASV | In all thy ways acknowledge him, And he will direct thy paths. |
| YLT | In all thy ways know thou Him, And He doth make straight thy paths. |
| WEB | In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight. |
| BBE | In all your ways give ear to him, and he will make straight your footsteps. |
The translations agree on the meaning of דָעֵ֑הוּ — see How Translations Differ.
The sentence consists of a main clause followed by a conjunction and another main clause, indicating a promise following the action of acknowledgment.







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subjectהוּא
verbיָשַׁר
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Deep Study — Proverbs 3:6
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Context — Wisdom and Trust in Godgenerated
Proverbs 3:6 emphasizes the importance of acknowledging God in all aspects of life. This verse is part of a larger discourse that encourages trust in the Lord, as seen in the preceding and following verses, which discuss reliance on God's understanding rather than one's own. The overall message is one of faith and divine guidance, urging the reader to seek God's direction in their journey.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proverbs 16:3 | Commit your works to the LORD and your plans will be achieved. |
| 2 | Proverbs 23:17 | Do not let your heart envy sinners, but always continue in the fear of the LORD. |
| 3 | 1 Samuel 4:11–12 | The ark of God was captured, and Eli’s two sons, Hophni and Phinehas, died. |
| 4 | 1 Samuel 30:8 | and David inquired of the LORD: “Should I pursue these raiders? Will I overtake them?” “Pursue them,” the LORD replied, “for you will surely overtake them and rescue the captives.” |
| 5 | 1 Chronicles 28:9 | As for you, Solomon my son, know the God of your father and serve Him wholeheartedly and with a willing mind, for the LORD searches every heart and understands the intent of every thought. If you seek Him, He will be found by you; but if you forsake Him, He will reject you forever. |
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The Key Word — דָעֵ֑הוּ, da.'E.hugenerated
The word דָעֵ֑הוּ (da'ehū) is a verb in the imperative form, meaning 'to acknowledge' or 'to know.' It is derived from the root יָדַע (yada`), which encompasses a range of meanings including perception, recognition, and experience. In this context, it emphasizes the importance of recognizing and giving heed to God in every aspect of life.
The imperative form indicates a command, urging the reader to actively acknowledge God. This acknowledgment is not merely intellectual but involves a relational understanding, suggesting a deep awareness of God's presence and guidance.
How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated
In this study, the verse is read in the Berean Standard Bible, which uses the term acknowledge.
Sentence Structuregenerated
The main verb in this verse is דָעֵ֑הוּ, acknowledge, which governs the action of the sentence. It is followed by a prepositional phrase בְּכָל־, in all, specifying the extent of the acknowledgment.
The structure emphasizes the relationship between the acknowledgment of God and the promise of guidance, with the finite verb leading the sentence and the subsequent phrases elaborating on the context and implications.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
The Septuagint translates דָעֵ֑הוּ as αὐτήν, which means 'Him.' This choice reflects a direct acknowledgment of God, aligning with the Hebrew intent but presenting it in a way that emphasizes the personal relationship with the divine.
The Greek word πάσαις for בְּכָל־ indicates a similar comprehensive scope, suggesting that all aspects of life are to be considered in this acknowledgment.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
Proverbs 3:6 tells us to acknowledge God in everything we do, promising that He will guide our paths. This means we should recognize His presence and direction in our lives, leading to a smoother journey.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
To acknowledge God means to recognize His authority and presence in every aspect of life, seeking His guidance and wisdom.
You can acknowledge God by praying for guidance, reading scripture, and making decisions that align with His teachings.
Acknowledging God can lead to a sense of peace, direction, and assurance that you are on the right path in life.
Acknowledging God does not mean life will be free of challenges, but it assures you that He will guide you through them.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- In what areas of my life do I need to acknowledge God more fully?
- How can I remind myself to seek God's guidance in my daily decisions?
- What are some specific ways I have experienced God's direction in my life?
- How can I encourage others to acknowledge God in their paths?
Commentators on this verse — 8 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on Proverbs 3:6 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleIn all thy ways acknowledge him,.... Or "know him" (l); the Lord: set him before thee; have him always in view; consider him as ever present with thee, observing every step thou takest; and take not
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Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryIn all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.
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Matthew Poole1624–1679Matthew Poole's Commentary on the Holy BibleWays; designs and undertakings for the things of this life or of the next. Acknowledge him, Heb. know him, to wit, practically; or, own him; his wisdom, in following his counsels; his power and goodness, in expecting success from him; his sovereignty, in managing all thy affairs so as to please and glorify him. Direct thy paths; assist and bless all thine endeavours, and keep thee from the paths of sin and destruction.
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John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New TestamentsProverbs 3:6 In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.Ver. 6. In all thy ways acknowledge him.] Ask counsel at his mouth, aim at his glory, be evermore in the sense of his presence, and light of his countenance. It is reported of a worthy divine of Scotland, that he did even eat and drink and sleep eternal life. This is to walk with God; this is to live by faith; this is to see him that is invisible (Moses’ s optic); this is to go the upper way, even that "way of life that is above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath." And he shall direct thy paths.] As he carefully chose out the Israelites’ way in the wilderness; not the shortest, but yet the safest for…
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AdamClarkeAdam Clarke's Commentary on the BibleVerse 6. In all thy ways acknowledge him.] Begin, continue, and end every work, purpose, and device, with God. Earnestly pray for his direction at the commencement; look for his continual support in the progress; and so begin and continue that all may terminate in his glory: and then it will certainly be to thy good; for we never honour God, without serving ourselves. This passage is well rendered in my old MS. Bible: Have trost in the Lord of all thin herte and ne lene thou to thi prudence: in all thi weys think hym, and he shal right rulen thi goynges; ne be thou wiis anentis thiself. Self-sufficiency and self-dependence have been the ruin of mankind ever since the fall of Adam. The grand…
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CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges6. direct] Or, make straight or plain, R.V. marg. Comp. Proverbs 11:5, ἵναὀρθοτομῇ, LXX.; diriget, Vulg.
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Albert Barnes1798–1870Barnes' Notes on the BibleNot in acts of solemn worship or great crises only, but “in all thy ways;” and then God will make the “path” straight and even.
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Daniel Denison Whedon1808–1885Whedon's Commentary on the Bible6. Acknowledge — Or, recognise. This is intimately connected with the preceding verse, and supplies a strong motive to obey the counsel there given.
Read Daniel Denison Whedon on Proverbs 3 →The verse in English, compared — 17 translations, and where they part company
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Modern formal
in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.
In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.
in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.
Acknowledge him in all your ways, and he will make your paths straight.
Tyndale line
In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.
In all thy ways acknowledge him, And he will direct thy paths.
In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.
In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he will direct thy paths.
In all thy wayes acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy wayes.
Strictly literal
in all thy ways acknowledge him, and he will make plain thy paths.
In all thy ways know thou Him, And He doth make straight thy paths.
In all your ways know Him, || And He makes your paths straight.
In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he will make level thy paths.
in all your ways acknowledge him and he will make your paths straight.
From the Latin
In all thy ways think on him, and he will direct thy steps.
Simplified
Remember him in everything you do, and he'll show you the right way.
In all your ways give ear to him, and he will make straight your footsteps.
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 reads בְּכָל־ דְּרָכֶ֥יךָ דָעֵ֑הוּ וְ֝ה֗וּא יְיַשֵּׁ֥ר אֹֽרְחֹתֶֽיךָ׃, which matches the Septuagint closely with all six words corresponding. This indicates a strong agreement between the two texts in conveying the same message.
בְּכָל־ דְּרָכֶ֥יךָ דָעֵ֑הוּ וְ֝ה֗וּא יְיַשֵּׁ֥ר אֹֽרְחֹתֶֽיךָ׃
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.
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 3:6
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.
כֹּל (kol) means 'all' or 'the whole.' It can refer to totality, including every person or thing, and is often used with a following genitive to specify what is included. The term can also denote a broader sense of everything in existence or all circumstances of life. The lexicons do not show significant disagreement on its meanings.
כֹּל once כּוֹל n.m. the whole, all
with foll. gen. (as usually) the whole of, to be rendered, however, often in our idiom, to avoid stiffness, any or every
Absolutely:
without the art., all things, all
with the art. הַכֹּל
where the sense is limited by the context to things (or persons) just mentioned
in a wider sense, all, whether of all mankind or of all living things, the universe, or of all the circumstances of life (chiefly late)
base
H3605 כֹּל once כּוֹל the whole, all . with foll. gen. (as usually) the whole of, to be rendered, however, often in our idiom, to avoid stiffness, any or every
. Absolutely: . without the art., all things, all
. with the art. הַכֹּל . where the sense is limited by the context to things (or persons) just mentioned
. in a wider sense, all, whether of all mankind or of all living things, the universe, or of all the circumstances of life (chiefly late)
3605 kol kole
or (Jer. 33:8) kowl {kole}; from 3634; properly, the whole;
hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a
plural sense):--(in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any
(manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as
many as, (no-)thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole,
whoso(-ever).
see HEBREW for 03634
כֹּל (kol) — all.
1) all, the whole
1a) all, the whole of
1b) any, each, every, anything
1c) totality, everything
Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Prep | N-ms — Preposition · noun common masculine singular constructHR/Ncmsc
ol: Used in various combinations, and with different meanings.
(1) All along, "Weeping all along as he went" (Jer 41:6), i.e. throughout the whole way he went, feigning equal concern with the men from Shiloh, etc., for the destruction of the Temple, so as to put them off their guard.
(2) All in all, "That God may be all in all" (1Co 15:28, Greek: panta en pasin, "all things in all (persons and) things"). "The universe, with all it comprises, will wholly answer to God's will and reflect His mind" (Dummelow).
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/Sp2ms
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-Qal-Impv-2ms | Suff — Verb qal imperative second person masculine singular · suffixHVqv2ms/Sp3ms
הוּא (hu) is a third-person singular pronoun meaning he, she, or it, used for emphasis or when no verb is present. It can also refer to oneself or serve as a demonstrative pronoun. The word has various nuances, including resuming the subject with emphasis or expressing it unobtrusively. It can indicate 'that' or 'those' when used with the definite article.
הוּא m. הִיא f., pron. of the 3rd ps. sing. he, she, used also (in both genders) for the neuter it
an emph. he (she, it, they), sometimes equivalent to himself (herself, itself, themselves), or (esp. with the art.) that (those)
It resumes the subj. with emph.
Where, however, the pron. follows the pred., its position gives it the minimum of emphasis, and it expresses (or resumes) the subject as unobtrusively as possible
It anticipates (as it seems) the subject
As an emph. predicate, of God
In a neuter sense, that, it (of an action, occurrence, matte, etc.)
With the art.: so regularly when joined to a subst. defined itself by the art.
base
H1931 הוּא, הִיא he, she, used also (in both genders) for the neuter it . an emph. he (she, it, they), sometimes equivalent to himself (herself, itself, themselves), or (esp. with the art.) that (those)
. It resumes the subj. with emph.
. Where, however, the pron. follows the pred., its position gives it the minimum of emphasis, and it expresses (or resumes) the subject as unobtrusively as possible
. It anticipates (as it seems) the subject
. As an emph. predicate, of God
. In a neuter sense, that, it (of an action, occurrence, matte, etc.)
. With the art.: so regularly when joined to a subst. defined itself by the art.
1931 huw' hoo
of which the feminine (beyond the Pentateuch) is hiyw {he}; a
primitive word, the third person pronoun singular, he (she or
it); only expressed when emphatic or without a verb; also
(intensively) self, or (especially with the article) the same;
sometimes (as demonstrative) this or that; occasionally
(instead of copula) as or are:--he, as for her, him(-self),
it, the same, she (herself), such, that (...it), these, they,
this, those, which (is), who.
הוּא (hu) — he/she/it.
pron 3p s
1) he, she, it
1a) himself (with emphasis)
1b) resuming subj with emphasis
1c) (with minimum emphasis following predicate)
1d) (anticipating subj)
1e) (emphasising predicate)
1f) that, it (neuter) demons pron
2) that (with article)
Conj | Pron — Conjunction · pronounHC/Pp3ms
ha: The fifth letter of the Hebrew alphabet; transliterated in this Encyclopedia as "h." It came also to be used for the number 5. For name, etc., see ALPHABET.
יָשַׁר (yashar) is a Hebrew root meaning to be smooth, straight, or right. It encompasses various nuances, including being upright, pleasing, and just. The word can also imply directing or leading someone along a straight path. Notably, it appears in ethical contexts, emphasizing straightforwardness and integrity.
יָשַׁר vb. be smooth, straight, right
Qal
go straight
fig., be pleasing, agreeable, right
in ethical sense, straightforward, upright
Pi.
make smooth, straight
lead straight along, direct
esteem right, approve
Pu. gold made level, laid smoothly out, upon the graven work
Hiph. let thine eyelids look straight before thee
base
H3474 יָשַׁר be smooth, straight, right
3474 yashar yaw-shar'
a primitive root; to be straight or even; figuratively, to be
(causatively, to make) right, pleasant, prosperous:--direct,
fit, seem good (meet), + please (will), be (esteem, go) right
(on), bring (look, make, take the) straight (way), be
upright(-ly).
יָשַׁר (ya.shar) — to smooth.
1) to be right, be straight, be level, be upright, be just, be lawful, be smooth
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to go straight
1a2) to be pleasing, be agreeable, be right (fig.)
1a3) to be straightforward, be upright
1b) (Piel)
1b1) to make right, make smooth, make straight
1b2) to lead, direct, lead straight along
1b3) to esteem right, approve
1c) (Pual) to be made level, be laid smoothly out
1d) (Hiphil) to make straight, look straight
V-Piel-Imperf-3ms — Verb · Piel · imperfect third person masculine singularHVpi3ms
אֹ֫רַח (orach) means 'way' or 'path,' and can refer to both literal and figurative routes in life, including one's manner of living or character. It also denotes a traveler or wayfarer. The word is derived from a root meaning a well-trodden road, and it encompasses various aspects of life’s journey.
אֹ֫רַח n.m. way, path
lit.
fig. path, way, of course & fortunes of life
fig. way, of mode of living, or character
by meton. traveller, wayfarer
base
H734 אֹ֫רַח way, path . lit.
. fig. path, way, of course & fortunes of life
. fig. way, of mode of living, or character
. by meton. traveller, wayfarer
734 'orach o'-rakh
from 732; a well-trodden road (literally or figuratively);
also a caravan:--manner, path, race, rank, traveller, troop,
(by-, high-)way.
see HEBREW for 0732
אֹ֫רַח (o.rach) — way.
1) way, path
1a) path, road
1b) the path, way, passing of life (fig.)
1c) way of living (fig.)
1d) traveller, wayfarer (meton)
Aramaic equivalent: o.rach (אֹ֫רַח "way" H0735)
N-cp | Suff — Noun common feminine plural construct · suffixHNcfpc/Sp2ms
