הָלַךְ
To walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
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What does הָלַךְ (halak) mean in the Bible?
הָלַךְ (halak) is a Hebrew word meaning "to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)". In wisdom literature, walking describes one's moral pattern of life. This term runs through the canonical themes of Covenant, Wisdom.
Meaning
Movement through space and time; figuratively denotes conduct, manner of life, spiritual direction, or divine approval.
to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively) Usage: (all) along, apace, behave (self), come, (on) continually, be conversant, depart, be eased, enter, exercise (self), follow, forth, forward, get, go (about, abroad, along, away, forward, on, out, up and down), greater, grow, be wont to haunt, lead, march, × more and more, move (self), needs, on, pass (away), be at the point, quite, run (along), send, speedily, spread, still, surely, tale-bearer, travel(-ler), walk (abroad, on, to and fro, up and down, to places), wander, wax, (way-) faring man, × be weak, whirl.
Why This Word Matters
In wisdom literature, walking describes one's moral pattern of life. Micah 4:1-5
It emphasizes daily covenant allegiance as the defining mark of God’s restored people. Proverbs 10:9
Grammatical Forms
How the stem changes the meaning of this verb across the biblical text.
Qal basic active stem — the word in its most common, direct sense 309×
Hithpael reflexive or reciprocal — the subject acts on itself or mutually with others 39×
Piel intensive active — emphasizes thoroughness or repeated action 17×
Niphal passive or reflexive — the subject receives or experiences the action 1×
Biblical Occurrences
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Showing 8 of 511 occurrences in the biblical text.
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