Proverbs 21:29 — Word Study
WLCהֵעֵ֬ז אִ֣ישׁ רָשָׁ֣ע בְּפָנָ֑יו וְ֝יָשָׁ֗ר ה֤וּא׀ יָבִ֬ין דַּרְכּֽוֹ׃
BSAA wickedrâshâʻ [morally wrong, guilty of sin] manʼîysh hardensʻâzaz■ [makes firm, strengthens] his facepânîym [presence, being] but the upright [man]yâshâr [straight, just] makeskûwn [establishes, directs] his way {sure}derek [path, manner of life, secure, certain]
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| הֵעֵ֬ז | he makes strong | Verb, Hiphil, perfect third person masculine singular |
| אִ֣ישׁ | a person | Noun common, masculine singular absolute |
| רָשָׁ֣ע | wicked | Noun common, masculine singular absolute |
| בְּפָנָ֑יו | with face his | Preposition, noun common masculine plural construct, suffix |
| וְ֝יָשָׁ֗ר | and an upright [person] | Conjunction |
| ה֤וּא׀ | he | Pronoun |
| יָבִ֬ין | he considers | Verb, Qal, imperfect third person masculine singular |
| דַּרְכּֽוֹ׃ | way his | Noun common both singular construct, suffix |
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| BSB | A wicked man hardens his face, but the upright man makes his way sure. |
| KJV | A wicked man hardeneth his face: but as for the upright, he directeth his way. |
| ASV | A wicked man hardeneth his face; But as for the upright, he establisheth his ways. |
| YLT | A wicked man hath hardened by his face, And the upright — he prepareth his way. |
| WEB | A wicked man hardens his face; but as for the upright, he establishes his ways. |
| BBE | The evil-doer makes his face hard, but as for the upright, he gives thought to his way. |
The translations agree on the key terms and their meanings, presenting a unified understanding of the verse.
The structure of the verse presents a clear contrast between the two subjects, highlighting their differing moral choices.
8 commentators on this verse
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clause
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verbעָזַז
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Deep Study — Proverbs 21:29
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Context — Wisdom in Proverbsgenerated
Proverbs 21:29 presents a moral contrast between two types of individuals: the wicked and the upright. The wicked man is characterized by a hardened demeanor, while the upright man is portrayed as someone who secures his path in life. This verse is part of a broader discourse on wisdom and moral behavior found throughout the book of Proverbs, which aims to guide readers in making righteous choices.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proverbs 28:14 | Blessed is the man who is always reverent, but he who hardens his heart falls into trouble. |
| 2 | Proverbs 29:1 | A man who remains stiff-necked after much reproof will suddenly be shattered beyond recovery. |
| 3 | Jeremiah 3:2–3 | “Lift up your eyes to the barren heights and see. Is there any place where you have not been violated? You sat beside the highways waiting for your lovers, like a nomad in the desert. You have defiled the land with your prostitution and wickedness. |
| 4 | Jeremiah 5:3 | O LORD, do not Your eyes look for truth? You struck them, but they felt no pain. You finished them off, but they refused to accept discipline. They have made their faces harder than stone and refused to repent. |
| 5 | Jeremiah 8:12 | Are they ashamed of the abomination they have committed? No, they have no shame at all; they do not even know how to blush. So they will fall among the fallen; when I punish them, they will collapse, says the LORD. |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 13 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — הֵעֵ֬ז, he.'Ezgenerated
The verb עָזַז (azaz) means to be strong or to prevail. In this context, it describes how a wicked man הֵעֵ֬ז (he makes strong) his face, suggesting a deliberate choice to present himself with firmness or defiance.
This verb is in the Hiphil form, indicating causation — the wicked man causes his face to be hardened, reflecting a refusal to show vulnerability or remorse. The use of this term highlights the moral decay associated with wickedness.
How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated
The verse is rendered in the Berean Standard Bible as well as the KJV and ASV, all using hardens for הֵעֵ֬ז.
Sentence Structuregenerated
The main verb הֵעֵ֬ז (he makes strong) governs the clause, with a subject הוּא (he) and a second clause describing the upright man. The structure emphasizes the actions of both characters, highlighting their moral choices.
The sentence is constructed with a clear contrast between the wicked man and the upright man, allowing the reader to see the implications of each behavior.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
In the Septuagint, the Hebrew רָשָׁע is rendered as ἀσεβὴς, which emphasizes moral wrongdoing. This choice reflects a broader interpretation of wickedness that aligns with the Greek understanding of moral character.
The Greek term προσώπῳ corresponds to the Hebrew בְּפָנָ֑יו, maintaining the idea of presence or face, which is crucial in conveying the character's demeanor.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
Proverbs 21:29 contrasts a wicked man, who hardens his face, with an upright man, who makes his way secure. This highlights the difference in their characters and choices, emphasizing the moral implications of their actions.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
It suggests that the wicked man presents a strong, defiant exterior, refusing to show vulnerability or remorse for his actions.
An upright man establishes a secure path in life, making choices that align with moral integrity and righteousness.
This contrast serves to illustrate the consequences of moral choices, encouraging readers to pursue righteousness over wickedness.
It encourages individuals to reflect on their own actions and choices, promoting a path of integrity and moral uprightness.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- In what ways do I see the contrast between wickedness and uprightness in my own life?
- How can I ensure that my path aligns with moral integrity?
- What are some actions I can take to avoid hardening my heart like the wicked man?
- How does understanding this verse influence my interactions with others?
The early church on this verse — how the Fathers read it
An early commentary on Proverbs discusses the moral implications of the verse, particularly focusing on the character of the wicked man.
The impious man insolently stiffens his face, etc. Judas, because he was impious in heart, although reproved by the Lord himself, did not wish to restrain his evil beginnings;Early Church Fathers on Proverbs 21 →
Commentators on this verse — 8 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on Proverbs 21:29 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleA wicked man hardeneth his face,.... Against all corrections and reproofs of parents, masters, ministers, and others; he blushes not at sins committed, and is not ashamed of them, but glories in
Read John Gill on Proverbs 21 →Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryA wicked man hardeneth his face: but as for the upright, he directeth his way. A wicked man hardeneth his face: but (as for) the upright, he directeth his way.
Read Robert Jamieson on Proverbs 21 →Matthew Poole1624–1679Matthew Poole's Commentary on the Holy BibleHardeneth his face; continueth in evil courses with obstinacy and impudence, in spite of all the commands of God, or counsels of men. He directeth his way; he ordereth his steps aright; and if at any time, he goeth awry, he doth not add rebellion to his sin, nor persist in his error, but considereth his ways, and turneth his feet to God’ s testimonies, as David did, . Or, considereth his way, remembering with grief and shame what he hath done, and taking better heed to himself for the future.
Read Matthew Poole on Proverbs 21 →John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New TestamentsProverbs 21:29 A wicked man hardeneth his face: but [as for] the upright, he directeth his way.Ver. 29. A wicked man hardeneth his face.] Procaciter obfirmat vultum suum, so the Vulgate renders it. The false witness impudently defends, or at least extenuates and excuses his falsities. Frontem perfricat, assuens mendacium mendacio, as the Hebrew hath it. He thinks to make good one lie by another; to outface the truth, to overbear it with a bold countenance. It seems to be a metaphor from a traveller that sets his face against the wind and weather, and holds on his journey, though he be taking long strides towards destruction. But as for the upright, he directeth his way.] He proceeds warily…
Read John Trapp on Proverbs 21 →Charles John Ellicott1819–1905Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(29) A wicked man hardeneth his face.—Is insensible to rebuke, and will not confess himself in the wrong, but “the upright directeth his way,” as God would have him, or, as the margin implies, “looks well” to it, sees that it is in accordance with His commandments.
Read Charles John Ellicott on Proverbs 21 →AdamClarkeAdam Clarke's Commentary on the BibleVerse 29. He directeth his way] Instead of יכין yachin, he directeth, upwards of fifty of Kennicott's and De Rossi's MSS., several ancient editions with some of the versions, read יבין yabin, he understands; and because he understands his way, he is able to direct himself in walking in it.
Read AdamClarke on Proverbs 21 →CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges29. directeth] Or, ordereth, R.V. corrigit, Vulg. There is another reading, noticed in the marg. both of A.V. and R.V., considereth; συνίει, LXX.
Read Cambridge on Proverbs 21 →Albert Barnes1798–1870Barnes' Notes on the BibleDirecteth - i. e., Makes straight and firm. On one side it is the callousness of guilt; on the other side it is the confidence of integrity.
Read Albert Barnes on Proverbs 21 →The verse in English, compared — 17 translations, and where they part company
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Modern formal
A wicked man hardens his face, but the upright man makes his way sure.
A wicked man hardens his face; but as for the upright, he establishes his ways.
A wicked man hardens his face, but the upright man makes his way sure.
A wicked person shows boldness with his face, but as for the upright, he discerns his ways.
Tyndale line
A wicked man hardeneth his face: but as for the upright, he directeth his way.
A wicked man hardeneth his face; But as for the upright, he establisheth his ways.
A wicked man hardeneth his face: but as for the upright, he ordereth his ways.
A wicked man hardeneth his face: but as for the upright, he directeth his way.
A wicked man hardeneth his face: but the iust, he will direct his way.
Strictly literal
A wicked man hardeneth his face; but as for the upright, he establisheth his way.
A wicked man hath hardened by his face, And the upright — he prepareth his way.
A wicked man has hardened by his face, || And the upright—he prepares his way.
A wicked man showeth impudence in his face; but as for the upright, he will consider well his way.
A wicked man makes his face hard, but an upright person is certain about his ways.
From the Latin
The wicked man impudently hardeneth his face: but he that is righteous, correcteth his way.
Simplified
The wicked act as bold as brass, but those who live right consider carefully what they're doing.
The evil-doer makes his face hard, but as for the upright, he gives thought to his 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 and the Septuagint largely agree in their wording, with seven out of eight words matching. The Septuagint presents a slightly different structure but retains the essential meaning of the verse.
הֵעֵ֬ז אִ֣ישׁ רָשָׁ֣ע בְּפָנָ֑יו וְ֝יָשָׁ֗ר ה֤וּא׀ יָבִ֬ין דַּרְכּֽוֹ׃
7 of the 8 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
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Lexicons — every word in Proverbs 21:29
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.
עָזַז (azaz) is a Hebrew verb meaning to be strong or to prevail. It can refer to both literal and figurative strength, with uses in the Qal form indicating strength or prevailing, and in the Hiphil form suggesting making firm or strengthening. The entries highlight its application in contexts of boldness, particularly in relation to a wicked man.
[עָזַז] vb. be strong
Qal be strong, prevail
Hiph. a wicked man maketh firm (sheweth boldness) with his face
base
H5810 [עָזַז] be strong .be strong, prevail
. a wicked man maketh firm (sheweth boldness) with his face
5810 `azaz aw-zaz'
a primitive root; to be stout (literally or
figuratively):--harden, impudent, prevail, strengthen (self),
be strong.
עָזַז (a.zaz) — be strong.
1) to be strong
1a) (Qal) to be strong, prevail
1b) (Hiphil) to make firm, strengthen
V-Hiphil-Perf-3ms — Verb · Hiphil · perfect third person masculine singularHVhp3ms
The Hebrew word אִישׁ (iysh) means 'man' and can refer to an individual male, a husband, or a human being in general. It encompasses various meanings, including champion and great man, and can also imply 'whosoever' or 'each.' The word is built from a root suggesting existence and is used throughout the Old Testament.
אִישׁ 2166 n.m. man (= vir)
base
H376 אִישׁ man (= vir)
376 'iysh eesh
contracted for 582 (or perhaps rather from an unused root
meaning to be extant); a man as an individual or a male
person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and
in such cases frequently not expressed in
translation):--also, another, any (man), a certain, +
champion, consent, each, every (one), fellow, (foot-,
husband-)man, (good-, great, mighty) man, he, high (degree),
him (that is), husband, man(-kind), + none, one, people,
person, + steward, what (man) soever, whoso(-ever), worthy.
Compare 802.
see HEBREW for 0582
see HEBREW for 0802
אִישׁ (ish) — man.
: man
1) man
1a) man, male (in contrast to woman, female)
1b) husband
1c) human being, person (in contrast to God)
1d) servant
1e) mankind
1f) champion
1g) great man
2) whosoever
3) each (adjective)
אִישׁ (ish) — man: husband.
: husband
1) man
1a) man, male (in contrast to woman, female)
1b) husband
1c) human being, person (in contrast to God)
1d) servant
1e) mankind
1f) champion
1g) great man
2) whosoever
3) each (adjective)
אִישׁ (ish) — man: anyone.
: anyone/someone
1) man
1a) man, male (in contrast to woman, female)
1b) husband
1c) human being, person (in contrast to God)
1d) servant
1e) mankind
1f) champion
1g) great man
2) whosoever
3) each (adjective)
N-ms — Noun common · masculine singular absoluteHNcmsa
רָשָׁע (rasha`) refers to someone who is wicked or criminal, encompassing meanings such as guilty and ungodly. It is derived from a root that implies moral wrongdoing. The term is used to describe individuals who are hostile to God or guilty of sin against others.
רָשָׁע 263 adj. wicked, criminal
base
H7563 רָשָׁע wicked, criminal
7563 rasha` raw-shaw'
from 7561; morally wrong; concretely, an (actively) bad
person:--+ condemned, guilty, ungodly, wicked (man), that did
wrong.
see HEBREW for 07561
רָשָׁע (ra.sah) — wicked.
1) wicked, criminal
1a) guilty one, one guilty of crime (subst)
1b) wicked (hostile to God)
1c) wicked, guilty of sin (against God or man)
Adj — Noun common · masculine singular absoluteHNcmsa
The Hebrew word פָּנֶה (*pāneh*) is a noun meaning 'face' or 'presence,' and it appears in various contexts, including the faces of seraphim and animals, as well as the surface of the ground. It can also function as an adverb meaning 'before' or 'in front of.' The word is built from a root that suggests turning or facing, and it encompasses a wide range of applications, both literal and figurative.
[פָּנֶה], pl. פָּנִים 2123 n.m. face, also faces
face, faces
presence, person
technically, see one's face, i.e. appear before one, in one's presence
face of seraphim
face of animals
face (= surface) of ground
as adv.loc. before
for other phrases
with prepositions
base
H6440 פָּנֶה, pl. פָּנִים face, also faces . . face, faces
. . presence, person
. technically, see one's face, i.e. appear before one, in one's presence
. face of seraphim
. face of animals
. face (= surface) of ground
. as adv. loc. before
. for other phrases
. with prepositions
6440 paniym paw-neem'
plural (but always as singular) of an unused noun (paneh
{paw-neh'}; from 6437); the face (as the part that turns);
used in a great variety of applications (literally and
figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a
preposition (before, etc.):--+ accept, a-(be- )fore(-time),
against, anger, X as (long as), at, + battle, + because (of),
+ beseech, countenance, edge, + employ, endure, + enquire,
face, favour, fear of, for, forefront(-part), form(-er
time, -ward), from, front, heaviness, X him(-self), +
honourable, + impudent, + in, it, look(-eth) (- s), X me, +
meet, X more than, mouth, of, off, (of) old (time), X on,
open, + out of, over against, the partial, person, + please,
presence, propect, was purposed, by reason of, + regard, right
forth, + serve, X shewbread, sight, state, straight, + street,
X thee, X them(-selves), through (+ - out), till, time(-s)
פָּנֶה (pa.neh) — face: before.
: before/to/front
1) face
1a) face, faces
1b) presence, person
1c) face (of seraphim or cherubim)
1d) face (of animals)
1e) face, surface (of ground)
1f) as adv of loc/temp
1f1) before and behind, toward, in front of, forward, formerly, from beforetime, before
1g) with prep
1g1) in front of, before, to the front of, in the presence of, in the face of, at the face or front of, from the presence of, from before, from before the face of
פָּנֶה (pa.neh) — face.
: face
1) face
1a) face, faces
1b) presence, person
1c) face (of seraphim or cherubim)
1d) face (of animals)
1e) face, surface (of ground)
1f) as adv of loc/temp
1f1) before and behind, toward, in front of, forward, formerly, from beforetime, before
1g) with prep
1g1) in front of, before, to the front of, in the presence of, in the face of, at the face or front of, from the presence of, from before, from…
Prep | N-cp | Suff — Preposition · noun common masculine plural construct · suffixHR/Ncmpc/Sp3ms
יָשָׁר (yashar) means straight or upright, covering a range of meanings from physical straightness to moral correctness. It can refer to something that is pleasing, just, or fitting, as well as the concept of uprightness itself. The term is also associated with a figure named Jashar, mentioned in Joshua 10:13.
יָשָׁר adj. straight, right
straight, level
right, pleasing
straightforward, just, upright
abstr., uprightness
base
H3477 יָשָׁר straight, right . straight, level
. right, pleasing
. straightforward, just, upright
. abstr., uprightness
3477 yashar yaw-shawr'
from 3474; straight (literally or figuratively):--convenient,
equity, Jasher, just, meet(-est), + pleased well right(-eous),
straight, (most) upright(-ly, -ness).
see HEBREW for 03474
יָשָׁר (ya.shar) — upright.
1) straight, upright, correct, right
1a) straight, level
1b) right, pleasing, correct
1c) straightforward, just, upright, fitting, proper
1d) uprightness, righteous, upright
1e) that which is upright (subst)
Also means: ya.shar (יָשָׁר "upright" H3477I)
יָשָׁר (ya.shar) — Jashar.
A man living before Israel's Monarchy, first mentioned at Jos.10.13
יָשָׁר (ya.shar) — upright.
1) straight, upright, correct, right
1a) straight, level
1b) right, pleasing, correct
1c) straightforward, just, upright, fitting, proper
1d) uprightness, righteous, upright
1e) that which is upright (subst)
Conj | Adj — ConjunctionHC/Aamsa
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)
HPp3ms — PronounHPp3ms
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.
בִּין (biyn) is a Hebrew verb meaning to discern or understand. It encompasses a range of meanings including perceiving, considering, and teaching, with various forms indicating different nuances, such as being intelligent or discreet. The entries highlight its use in contexts requiring mental separation or insight, but do not present any significant disagreement among lexicographers.
בִּין vb. discern
Qal
perceive
understand, know (with mind)
observe, mark, give heed to, distinguish, consider (with attention)
have discernment, insight, understanding
Niph. be intelligent, discreet, discerning, distinguish, have understanding
Po. he attentively considereth him
Hiph.
understand
give heed to, attend to, observe, discern
give understanding, make understand, teach
Hithp.
shew oneself attentive, consider diligently
get understanding, understand
shew oneself to have understanding
base
H995 בִּין discern .. perceive
. understand, know (with mind)
. observe, mark, give heed to, distinguish, consider (with attention)
. have discernment, insight, understanding
. be intelligent, discreet, discerning, distinguish, have understanding
. he attentively considereth him
. . understand
. give heed to, attend to, observe, discern
. give understanding, make understand, teach
. . shew oneself attentive, consider diligently
. get understanding, understand
. shew oneself to have understanding
995 biyn bene
a primitive root; to separate mentally (or distinguish),
i.e.(generally) understand:--attend, consider, be cunning,
diligently, direct, discern, eloquent, feel, inform, instruct,
have intelligence, know, look well to, mark, perceive, be
prudent, regard, (can) skill(-full), teach, think, (cause,
make to, get, give, have) understand(-ing), view, (deal)
wise(-ly, man).
בִּין (bin) — to understand.
1) to discern, understand, consider
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to perceive, discern
1a2) to understand, know (with the mind)
1a3) to observe, mark, give heed to, distinguish, consider
1a4) to have discernment, insight, understanding
1b) (Niphal) to be discerning, intelligent, discreet, have understanding
1c) (Hiphil)
1c1) to understand
1c2) to cause to understand, give understanding, teach
1d) (Hithpolel) to show oneself discerning or attentive, consider diligently
1e) (Polel) to teach, instruct
2) (TWOT) prudent, regard
HVqi3ms — Verb · Qal · imperfect third person masculine singularHVqi3ms
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 both singular construct · suffixHNcbsc/Sp3ms