We explained in a previous post that the word Derech is a reference to the Torah. Here is one facsinating application:
The Stutchiner Rebbe Shlit"a explained based upon R' Tzadok's rule that the most accurate understanding of a word is to be found in its earliest context. The first time the word Derech appears in the Torah is after Adam is expelled from Eden He is shown that the way back in - the דרך עץ החיים - the path to the Tree of Eternity, is blocked by sword-weilding angels.
As we know, the Eitz HaChayim is really the Torah itself. עץ חיים היא למחזיקים בה. The prototypical Derech was that of the Eitz HaChayim. Therefore, any Derech that is true to its name must lead towards the Torah.
This is the depth of Amaleks attack on the Jews. When Am Yisrael left Egypt for Har Sinai they were attacked mid-way by Amalek. The Passuk refers to this as "אשר קרך בדרך" they ambushed you on the Derech, on the way. This is because they were going tp receive the Torah.
This was the ultimate Derech. The Jews journey to Har Sinai was Adam's treck back on to the דרך עץ החיים.
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