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H1869 Β· Hebrew Β· Old Testament
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darak
Verb
to tread, march, bend (a bow), walk

Definition

Darak (H1869) is a warrior's word β€” the soldier's march, the archer bending his bow with his foot, the winepress treader. It conveys the image of deliberate, purposeful movement β€” feet pressing forward with intent and strength. God is often described as treading on enemies or on the high places of the earth.

Usage & Theological Significance

Micah 1:3 pictures God striding down from heaven, treading on the high places of the earth. Habakkuk 3:19 uses the related noun 'high places' with the image of the warrior walking on heights. Psalm 18:33 parallels it with the hind that treads securely on high places. Theologically, darak pictures sovereign, unstoppable advance β€” God treading His way through history toward redemption.

Key Bible Verses

Micah 1:3 Look! The LORD is coming... he will tread [darak] on the high places of the earth.
Psalm 18:33 He makes my feet like the feet of a deer; he causes me to stand on the heights.
Amos 4:13 He who treads [darak] on the heights of the earth β€” the LORD God Almighty is his name.
Isaiah 63:3 I have trodden [darak] the winepress alone; from the nations no one was with me.
Habakkuk 3:15 You trampled [darak] the sea with your horses, churning the great waters.

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