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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