Strong's Lexicon
halak: To walk, to go, to come, to proceed, to move
Original Word:הֲלַךְ
Part of Speech:Verb
Transliteration:halak
Pronunciation:hah-lahk
Phonetic Spelling:(hal-ak')
Definition:To walk, to go, to come, to proceed, to move
Meaning:to walk
Word Origin:A primitive root
Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G4043 (peripateo) - to walk, to conduct one's life
- G4198 (poreuomai) - to go, to proceed, to travel
Usage:The Hebrew verb "halak" primarily means "to walk" or "to go." It is used extensively throughout the Old Testament to describe physical movement from one place to another. Beyond its literal sense, "halak" is often employed metaphorically to describe one's conduct or way of life, indicating a manner of living or behaving in accordance with God's commandments or moral principles.
Cultural and Historical Background:In ancient Hebrew culture, walking was the primary mode of transportation and a common daily activity. The concept of "walking" was deeply embedded in the Hebrew mindset, not only as a physical act but also as a metaphor for one's spiritual journey and relationship with God. The patriarchs, prophets, and kings often "walked with God," signifying a life lived in obedience and fellowship with the Divine.
NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin(Aramaic) corresponding to
halakDefinitionto go
NASB Translationbrought (1), come (1), go (2), walk (1), walking (2).
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
walk
(Aramaic) corresponding tohalak (comparehuwk); to walk -- walk.
see HEBREWhalak
see HEBREWhuwk
Forms and Transliterations
מְהַלֵּ֥ךְ מַהְלְכִ֣ין מהלך מהלכין mah·lə·ḵîn mahleChin mahləḵîn mə·hal·lêḵ mehalLech məhallêḵ
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