Biblical Hebrew

The Hebrew verb הָלַךְ (root: ה־ל־ךְ) is a fundamental verb in biblical Hebrew, meaning “to walk,” “to go,” “to travel,” or “to depart.” It describes physical movement, but also serves as a metaphor for lifestyle, conduct, and spiritual journey. In biblical usage, it appears frequently across all genres—from historical narrative to legal texts, wisdom literature, and prophecy. In the Qal stem it refers to simple movement or walking. In the Hithpael stem it can reflect habitual or wandering movement (“to walk about”), and in Hiphil, causative forms like “to bring someone” appear.… Learn Hebrew

The Hebrew verb הָיָה (root: ה־י־ה) is one of the most essential and frequently used verbs in the Hebrew Bible. It means “to be,” “to become,” “to happen,” or “to exist.” It expresses states of being, identity, transformation, and occurrence. Though simple in form, its theological and grammatical importance is immense—especially in divine names like יְהוָה (YHWH), which is related etymologically to this root. Unlike many verbs, הָיָה lacks a Qal participle and present-tense forms in biblical Hebrew. Instead, presence is usually implied or expressed with particles or suffixes.… Learn Hebrew

The Hebrew verb דָּרַשׁ (root: ד־ר־שׁ) has a wide and rich semantic range. It fundamentally means “to seek” or “to inquire,” but its usage expands into contexts of: Seeking or inquiring after someone or something (including God). Studying or investigating deeply, especially Scripture or law. Preaching, interpreting, or expounding—as seen in Rabbinic Hebrew. This verb is central to the development of midrash (מִדְרָשׁ), meaning “interpretation” or “exposition.” It appears frequently in the Bible, especially in Deuteronomy, Psalms, and prophetic literature.   Qal Binyan Conjugation of דָּרַשׁ (“to seek, inquire, interpret”) Past (Perfect) Tense Person Form 1st person singular דָּרַשְׁתִּי 2nd person masculine singular דָּרַשְׁתָּ 2nd person feminine singular דָּרַשְׁתְּ 3rd person masculine singular דָּרַשׁ 3rd person feminine singular דָּרְשָׁה 1st person plural דָּרַשְׁנוּ 2nd person masculine plural דְּרַשְׁתֶּם 2nd person feminine plural דְּרַשְׁתֶּן 3rd person plural דָּרְשׁוּ Present (Participle) Tense Gender/Number Form Masculine singular דּוֹרֵשׁ Feminine singular דּוֹרֶשֶׁת Masculine plural דּוֹרְשִׁים Feminine plural דּוֹרְשׁוֹת Future (Imperfect) Tense Person Form 1st person singular אֶדְרֹשׁ 2nd person masculine singular תִּדְרֹשׁ 2nd person feminine singular תִּדְרְשִׁי 3rd person masculine singular יִדְרֹשׁ 3rd person feminine singular תִּדְרֹשׁ 1st person plural נִדְרֹשׁ 2nd person masculine plural תִּדְרְשׁוּ 2nd person feminine plural תִּדְרֹשְׁנָה 3rd person plural יִדְרְשׁוּ Imperative Mood Person Form 2nd person masculine singular דְּרֹשׁ 2nd person feminine singular דִּרְשִׁי 2nd person masculine plural דִּרְשׁוּ 2nd person feminine plural דְּרֹשְׁנָה   Usage in Scripture Deuteronomy 4:29 – וּבִקַּשְׁתֶּם מִשָּׁם אֵת יְהוָה אֱלֹהֶיךָ וּמָצָאתָ כִּי תִדְרְשֶׁנּוּ “You will seek the LORD your God, and you will find Him, if you search after Him…” Amos 5:4 – דִּרְשׁוּנִי וִחְיוּ “Seek Me and live.”… Learn Hebrew

The Hebrew verb דָּרַס (root: ד־ר־ס) means “to trample,” “to tread down,” or “to crush underfoot.” It conveys the sense of forceful stepping, often violent in nature. In the Tanakh, it is used in both literal and figurative contexts, particularly in poetry and prophecy where trampling symbolizes conquest, judgment, or desecration. This verb appears in the Qal stem (active), with strong connotations of domination and destruction.   Qal Binyan Conjugation of דָּרַס (“to trample, tread down”) Past (Perfect) Tense Person Form 1st person singular דָּרַסְתִּי 2nd person masculine singular דָּרַסְתָּ 2nd person feminine singular דָּרַסְתְּ 3rd person masculine singular דָּרַס 3rd person feminine singular דָּרְסָה 1st person plural דָּרַסְנוּ 2nd person masculine plural דְּרַסְתֶּם 2nd person feminine plural דְּרַסְתֶּן 3rd person plural דָּרְסוּ Present (Participle) Tense Gender/Number Form Masculine singular דּוֹרֵס Feminine singular דּוֹרֶסֶת Masculine plural דּוֹרְסִים Feminine plural דּוֹרְסוֹת Future (Imperfect) Tense Person Form 1st person singular אֶדְרֹס 2nd person masculine singular תִּדְרֹס 2nd person feminine singular תִּדְרְסִי 3rd person masculine singular יִדְרֹס 3rd person feminine singular תִּדְרֹס 1st person plural נִדְרֹס 2nd person masculine plural תִּדְרְסוּ 2nd person feminine plural תִּדְרֹסְנָה 3rd person plural יִדְרְסוּ Imperative Mood Person Form 2nd person masculine singular דְּרֹס 2nd person feminine singular דִּרְסִי 2nd person masculine plural דִּרְסוּ 2nd person feminine plural דְּרֹסְנָה   Usage in Scripture Psalm 7:6 – וְעוֹרָה לְאֵלַי מִשְׁפָּט צִוִּיתָ (While not using the verb directly here, Psalms often express imagery of trampling in battle or judgment.)… Learn Hebrew

The Hebrew verb דָּרַךְ (root: ד־ר־ךְ) means “to tread,” “to march,” “to step,” or “to bend (a bow).” It is used in a range of contexts from walking or trampling upon something, to preparing a weapon for battle. In poetic and prophetic passages, it often carries connotations of judgment, readiness for war, or movement through a land. This verb appears primarily in the Qal stem (active) and also in the Hiphil (causative) with the meaning “to cause to tread” or “to guide.”… Learn Hebrew