What does רַע · ὁδός mean in the Bible?
רַע · ὁδός is a Hebrew phrase meaning "a path characterized by moral wrongdoing".
Hebrew · H7451, G3598
דֶּרֶךְ רָעָה
Bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral) · road
Reading a lexicon entry
What this page is: Each lexicon entry shows the original Hebrew or Greek word behind the English translation: its meaning, its range of use, and where it appears in Scripture.
Strong's number: The Strong's code (H- or G-) is the standard reference number for this word. It connects this entry to chapter and passage language tabs.
Where it appears: The witness passages show where this word is used in context. Click any to open the study page for that passage.
This lexicon entry is part of our ongoing editorial review. If you notice missing content, unclear wording, or a possible correction, please send us a note through the Connect page. Screenshots are helpful.
Words in this compound — expand to study each participant
רַע H7451 bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)
Pronunciation ra
Encompasses both moral wickedness and physical affliction; God's judgment often conflates ethical and natural evil.
Open lexicon entry →
ὁδός G3598 road
Pronunciation hodós
Metaphorically denotes a course of conduct or way of life, especially God's approved pathway or the Christian faith itself.
Open lexicon entry →
What does דֶּרֶךְ רָעָה (derekh ra'ah) mean in the Bible?
רַע · ὁδός is a Hebrew phrase meaning "a path characterized by moral wrongdoing".
Full entry for דֶּרֶךְ רָעָה (H7451, G3598) · Open the biblical lexicon
Questions this entry answers
How many biblical occurrences are listed for H7451, G3598?
H7451, G3598 is connected to 666 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.
Evidence Summary
Hebrew phrase. a path characterized by moral wrongdoing
Source Gloss
a path characterized by moral wrongdoing
Grammatical Forms
How the stem changes the meaning of this verb across the biblical text.
This verb appears through different tense, voice, mood, or stem patterns. Those forms help readers see how the action is presented in context.
Form groups 1 Aligned forms 301
Qal basic active stem — the word in its most common, direct sense 1×
Perfect Isa 3:11 1×
Word Origins
Sources
MorphGNT Strong's Dictionary XML — CC0 1.0 Public Domain
Open Scriptures Hebrew Bible (morphhb/OSHB) — CC BY 4.0
Open Scriptures Hebrew Lexicon — CC BY 4.0
Berean Standard Bible (BSB) source-word alignment - CC0 Public Domain