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Lexicon :: Strong's H734 - 'ōraḥ

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אֹרַח
Transliteration
'ōraḥ
Pronunciation
o'-rakh
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Part of Speech
masculine noun
Root Word (Etymology)
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TWOT Reference: 161a

Strong’s Definitions

אֹרַח ʼôrach, o'-rakh; from H732; a well-trodden road (literally or figuratively); also a caravan:—manner, path, race, rank, traveller, troop, (by-, high-) way.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 58x

The KJV translates Strong's H734 in the following manner: way (26x), path (25x), highway (1x), wayfaring man (with H5674 08802) (1x), manner (1x), race (1x), ranks (1x), traveller (1x), troops (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 58x
The KJV translates Strong's H734 in the following manner: way (26x), path (25x), highway (1x), wayfaring man (with H5674 08802) (1x), manner (1x), race (1x), ranks (1x), traveller (1x), troops (1x).

  1. way, path

    1. path, road

    2. the path, way, passing of life (fig.)

    3. way of living (fig.)

    4. traveller, wayfarer (meton)

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
אֹרַח ʼôrach, o'-rakh; from H732; a well-trodden road (literally or figuratively); also a caravan:—manner, path, race, rank, traveller, troop, (by-, high-) way.
STRONGS H734: Abbreviations
†אֹ֫רַח noun masculineJob 6:18 (feminineProverbs 15:19) way, path (Assyrian urḫu COTGloss, Aramaic אֹרַח, axORuvA) — א׳ absolute Psalm 19:6 +; construct Proverbs 4:18 +; suffix אָרְחִי Job 19:8; Psalm 139:3 ** < Infinitive construct, and || רִבְעִי (Infinitive construct of II. רבע), not דרכי, compare Bae. etc.; plural absolute אֳרָחוֺת Judges 5:6 (twice in verse) construct אָרְחוֺת Job 8:13 +; suffix אָרְחֹתָ֑י Job 13:27; Job 33:11; אָרְחוֺתָם Joel 2:7; Proverbs 9:15; אָרְחֹתֵיהֶם Proverbs 2:15; also אֹרְחֹתָיו Isaiah 2:3 +; אֹרְחֹתֶיךָ Psalm 119:15 + etc.; — way, path (in Hebrew mostly poetry)
1. literal Judges 5:6 (twice in verse) Songs of Deborah (alone = highways, opposed to עֲקַלְקַלּוֺת א׳ crooked (by-paths;) compare also הֹלְכֵי נְתִיבוֺת ib.); Isaiah 33:8 עֹבֵר א׳ = wayfarer (|| מְסִלּוֺת), see also Genesis 49:17 (blessing of Jocob) (|| דֶּרֶךְ) & הֵמְיַשְּׁרִים אָרְחוֺתָם those who make straight their ways (|| עֹבְרֵי דָרֶ֑ךְ) Proverbs 9:15, בּוֺא א׳ go (tread) a path Isaiah 41:3; of course of locusts Joel 2:7 לֹא יְעַבְּטוּן א׳ they confuse not their paths (|| דְּרָכִים); יַמִּים א׳ paths of the seas Psalm 8:9; רוּץ אֹרַח run along a path, figurative of sun Psalm 19:6.
2. figurative path, way, of course & fortunes of life Job 13, 27 = Job 33:11; Job 19:8 (|| נְתִיבוֺת) Psalm 139:3 (|| דֶּרֶךְ) Psalm 142:4 (|| נְתִיבָה) Proverbs 3:6 (|| דֶּרֶךְ) Proverbs 4:18; Proverbs 15:19 (both || id.) Isaiah 26:7 (|| מַעְגָּל) so דֶּרֶךְ אֹרְחֹתֶיךָ Isaiah 3:12; plain or even path מִישׁוֺר א׳ Psalm 27:11; in two cases with a special reference (1) אֹרַח כַּנָּשִׁים Genesis 18:11 (J) of menstruation; (2) אֹרַח לֹא אָשׁוּב אֶהֱלֹךְ a path (which) I shall not return, I am going Job 16:22 i.e. to She’ôl, compare Assyrian name of lower world irṣit lâ târat, land without return, see Jr10,65.
3. figurative way, of mode of living, or of character Job 34:11 (|| פֹּעַל) Psalm 119:9. Specifically:
a. ways of י׳, his mode of action Psalm 25:10;
b. of man's righteousness, called ways of י׳ Psalm 25:4 (|| דְּרָכִים) Psalm 44:19; Psalm 119:15 (|| מִּקּוּדִים) Isaiah 2:3 = Micah 4:2 (|| דְּרָכִים) compare מִשְׁמָּטֶיךָ א׳ Isaiah 26:8; also way of justice, uprightness, etc. מִשְׁמָּט א׳ Proverbs 2:8 (|| דֶּרֶח) Proverbs 17:23; Isaiah 40:14 (|| דֶּרֶח), ישֶׁר א׳ Proverbs 2:13 (|| id.), צְדָקָה א׳ Proverbs 8:20 (|| נְתִיבוֺת), Proverbs 12:28 (|| דֶּרֶךְ נְתִיבָה); so אֹרַה alone Isaiah 30:11 (|| דֶּרֶךְ) Proverbs 15:10; note especially אֹרַח חַיִּים, path of life, in righteousness & enjoyment of God Psalm 16:11; Proverbs 2:19; Proverbs 5:5; Proverbs 15:24 (opposed to שְׁאוֺל), also לְחַיִּים א׳ Proverbs 10:17 (on these compare Str Proverbs 14:32);
c. of wickedness, מָּרִיץ א׳ way, path of the violent Psalm 17:4, compare also Proverbs 22:25; רְשָׁעְים א׳ Proverbs 4:14 (|| דֶּרֶךְ), בֹּצֵעַ א׳ Proverbs 1:19; followed by abstract שָׁ֑קֶר א׳ Psalm 119:104, so Psalm 119:128 (|| מִּקּוּדִים), also with adjective רָע א׳ Psalm 119:101 compare Proverbs 2:15 (עִקְּשִׁים crooked) called עלָוֺם הָא׳ Job 22:15; note also אֵידָם א׳ their destructive ways, i.e. ways that cause destruction Job 30:12 (compare Job 19:12).
4. by metonomy. traveler, wayfarer Job 31:32 (compare הֵלֶךְ 2 Samuel 12:4) & in plural caravans 2 Samuel 6:18, 19 but read perhaps לָאֹרֵחַ 2Sam 31:32, אֹרְחוֺת 2 Samuel 6:18, 19.
Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew and English Lexicon, Unabridged, Electronic Database.
Copyright © 2002, 2003, 2006 by Biblesoft, Inc.
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BLB Scripture Index of Brown-Driver-Briggs

Genesis

18:11; 49:17

Judges

5:6; 5:6

2 Samuel

6:18; 6:18; 6:19; 6:19; 12:4

Job

6:18; 8:13; 13; 13:27; 13:27; 16:22; 19:8; 19:8; 19:12; 22:15; 30:12; 31:32; 33:11; 33:11; 34:11

Psalms

8:9; 16:11; 17:4; 19:6; 19:6; 25:4; 25:10; 27:11; 44:19; 119:9; 119:15; 119:15; 119:101; 119:104; 119:128; 139:3; 139:3; 142:4

Proverbs

1:19; 2:8; 2:13; 2:15; 2:15; 2:19; 3:6; 4:14; 4:18; 4:18; 5:5; 8:20; 9:15; 9:15; 10:17; 12:28; 14:32; 15:10; 15:19; 15:19; 15:24; 17:23; 22:25

Isaiah

2:3; 2:3; 3:12; 26:7; 26:8; 30:11; 33:8; 40:14; 41:3

Joel

2:7; 2:7

Micah

4:2

H734

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Strong's Number H734 matches the Hebrew אֹרַח ('ōraḥ),
which occurs 60 times in 58 verses in the WLC Hebrew.

Page 1 / 2 (Gen 18:11–Isa 3:12)

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Unchecked Copy BoxGen 18:11 - Abraham and Sarah were old and advancing in years; Sarah had long since passed menopause.)

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Unchecked Copy Box Gen 49:17

Unchecked Copy BoxGen 49:17 - May Dan be a snake beside the road, a viper by the path, that bites the heels of the horse so that its rider falls backward.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jdg 5:6

Unchecked Copy BoxJdg 5:6 - In the days of Shamgar son of Anath, in the days of Jael caravans disappeared; travelers had to go on winding side roads.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 6:18 - Caravans turn aside from their routes; they go into the wasteland and perish.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 6:19

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 6:19 - The caravans of Tema looked intently for these streams; the traveling merchants of Sheba hoped for them.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 8:13 - Such is the destiny of all who forget God; the hope of the godless perishes,

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 13:27 - And you put my feet in the stocks and you watch all my movements; you put marks on the soles of my feet.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 16:22

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 16:22 - For the years that lie ahead are few, and then I will go on the way of no return.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 19:8

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 19:8 - He has blocked my way so I cannot pass, and has set darkness over my paths.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 22:15

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 22:15 - Will you keep to the old path that evil men have walked -

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 30:12

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 30:12 - On my right the young rabble rise up; they drive me from place to place, and build up siege ramps against me.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 31:32 - But no stranger had to spend the night outside, for I opened my doors to the traveler -

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 33:11 - He puts my feet in shackles; he watches closely all my paths.'

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 34:11 - For he repays a person for his work, and according to the conduct of a person, he causes the consequences to find him.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 8:8

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 8:8 - the birds in the sky, the fish in the sea and everything that moves through the currents of the seas.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 16:11

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 16:11 - You lead me in the path of life; I experience absolute joy in your presence; you always give me sheer delight.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 17:4

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 17:4 - As for the actions of people - just as you have commanded, I have not followed in the footsteps of violent men.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 19:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 19:5 - Like a bridegroom it emerges from its chamber; like a strong man it enjoys running its course.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 25:4

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 25:4 - Make me understand your ways, O LORD! Teach me your paths!

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 25:10

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 25:10 - The LORD always proves faithful and reliable to those who follow the demands of his covenant.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 27:11

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 27:11 - Teach me how you want me to live; lead me along a level path because of those who wait to ambush me!

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 44:18

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 44:18 - We have not been unfaithful, nor have we disobeyed your commands.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 119:9

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:9 - ב  (Bet) How can a young person maintain a pure life? By guarding it according to your instructions!

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 119:15

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:15 - I will meditate on your precepts and focus on your behavior.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 119:101

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:101 - I stay away from the evil path, so that I might keep your instructions.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 119:104

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:104 - Your precepts give me discernment. Therefore I hate all deceitful actions.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 119:128

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:128 - For this reason I carefully follow all your precepts. I hate all deceitful actions.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 139:3

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 139:3 - You carefully observe me when I travel or when I lie down to rest; you are aware of everything I do.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 142:3

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 142:3 - Even when my strength leaves me, you watch my footsteps. In the path where I walk they have hidden a trap for me.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 1:19

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 1:19 - Such are the ways of all who gain profit unjustly; it takes away the life of those who obtain it!

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 2:8

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 2:8 - to guard the paths of the righteous and to protect the way of his pious ones.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 2:13

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 2:13 - who leave the upright paths to walk on the dark ways,

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 2:15

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 2:15 - whose paths are morally crooked, and who are devious in their ways;

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 2:19

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 2:19 - None who go in to her will return, nor will they reach the paths of life.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 2:20

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 2:20 - So you will walk in the way of good people, and will keep on the paths of the righteous.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 3:6

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 3:6 - Acknowledge him in all your ways, and he will make your paths straight.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 4:14

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 4:14 - Do not enter the path of the wicked or walk in the way of those who are evil.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 4:18

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 4:18 - But the path of the righteous is like the bright morning light, growing brighter and brighter until full day.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 5:6

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 5:6 - Lest she should make level the path leading to life, her paths are unstable but she does not know it.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 8:20

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 8:20 - I walk in the path of righteousness, in the pathway of justice,

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 9:15

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 9:15 - calling out to those who are passing by her in the way, who go straight on their way.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 10:17

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 10:17 - The one who heeds instruction is on the way to life, but the one who rejects rebuke goes astray.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 12:28

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 12:28 - In the path of righteousness there is life, but another path leads to death.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 15:10

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 15:10 - Severe discipline is for the one who abandons the way; the one who hates reproof will die.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 15:19

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 15:19 - The way of the sluggard is like a hedge of thorns, but the path of the upright is like a highway.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 15:24

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 15:24 - The path of life is upward for the wise person, to keep him from going downward to Sheol.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 17:23

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 17:23 - A wicked person receives a bribe secretly to pervert the ways of justice.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 22:25

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 22:25 - lest you learn his ways and entangle yourself in a snare.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 2:3

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 2:3 - many peoples will come and say, "Come, let us go up to the LORD's mountain, to the temple of the God of Jacob, so he can teach us his requirements, and we can follow his standards." For Zion will be the center for moral instruction; the LORD will issue edicts from Jerusalem.

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Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 3:12 - Oppressors treat my people cruelly; creditors rule over them. My people's leaders mislead them; they give you confusing directions.

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