◄ 3212. yalak ►
Strong's Lexicon
yalak: To go, walk, come, depart, proceed, move, go away

Original Word: יָלַךְ
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: yalak
Pronunciation: yah-lak'
Phonetic Spelling: (yaw-lak')
Definition: To go, walk, come, depart, proceed, move, go away
Meaning: to walk, to carry

Word Origin: A primitive root

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G4043 (περιπατέω, peripateo) - to walk, to live

- G4198 (πορεύομαι, poreuomai) - to go, to proceed, to travel

Usage: The Hebrew verb "yalak" primarily means "to go" or "to walk." It is used extensively throughout the Old Testament to describe physical movement from one place to another, as well as metaphorical or spiritual journeys. The verb can imply a simple act of walking or a more complex journey, including the idea of following a path or a way of life. It often conveys a sense of purpose or direction, whether in a physical, moral, or spiritual context.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, walking was a primary mode of transportation and a common daily activity. The concept of walking was often used metaphorically to describe one's conduct or way of life. The Israelites, as a nomadic and later agrarian society, understood the significance of walking in both literal and figurative senses. Walking with God, for instance, was a powerful metaphor for living in obedience and fellowship with Him.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
the same as halak, q.v.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
again, away, bear, bring, carry away, come away, depart, flow,

A primitive root (compare halak); to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses) -- X again, away, bear, bring, carry (away), come (away), depart, flow, + follow(-ing), get (away, hence, him), (cause to, made) go (away, -ing, -ne, one's way, out), grow, lead (forth), let down, march, prosper, + pursue, cause to run, spread, take away ((-journey)), vanish, (cause to) walk(-ing), wax, X be weak.

see HEBREW halak

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