דָּרַךְ
da.rakh
“to tread”
Definition
to tread; by implication, to walk; also to string abow (by treading on it in bending)
a primitive root;
- to tread, bend, lead, march 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to tread, march, march forth 1a2) to tread on, tread upon 1a3) to tread (a press) 1a4) to tread (bend) a bow 1a5) archer, bow-benders (participle) 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to tread, tread down 1b2) to tread (bend with the foot) a bow 1b3) to cause to go, lead, march, tread
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Grammar & Morphology
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Occurrences
דָּרַךְ appears 52 times in the Old Testament.
Distribution by Book
Key Passages
The Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh had 44,760 warriors—valiant men who carried the shield and sword, drew the bow, and were trained for battle.
GOD the Lord is my strength;He makes my feet like those of a deer;He makes me walk upon the heights!For the choirmaster. With stringed instruments.
They surrounded the Benjamites, pursued them, and easily overtook them in the vicinity of Gibeah on the east.
Will you stay on the ancient paththat wicked men have trod?
You will sow but not reap;you will press olives but not anoint yourselves with oil;you will tread grapes but not drink the wine.
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