(1 Sam. 27:10; R.V., “raid”), an inroad, an incursion. This word is never used in Scripture in the sense of a way or path.
Source:Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)Public domain
Concept
Road
Hebrew & Greek words with this meaning
- H1870דֶּרֶךְdereka road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
- G3598ὁδόςhodósa road; by implication, a progress (the route, act or distance); figuratively, a mode or means
- H1481גּוּרgûwrproperly, to turn aside from the road (for a lodging or any other purpose), i.e. sojourn (as a guest); also to shrink, fear (as in a strange place); also to gather forhostility (as afraid)
- H734אֹרַחʼôracha well-trodden road (literally or figuratively); also a caravan
Key verses
Also in Smith's Bible Dictionary (1863)
This word occurs but once in the Authorized Version of the Bible, viz. in (1 Samuel 37:10) where it is used in the sense of “raid” or “inroad.” Where a travelled road is meant “path” or “way” is used, since the eastern roads are more like our paths.
Source: Smith’s Bible Dictionary (1863) · Public domain
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