כָּמֹ֨/הוּ֙
𐤊𐤌/𐤄𐤅
kᵉmôw
like-it
A comparative preposition meaning 'like, as, similar to,' used to introduce similes, analogies, or comparisons in narrative, poetry, and legal formulations. Used to indicate resemblance, manner, measure, or standard, frequently appearing before nouns or pronouns to mark the object of comparison. Occasionally functions adverbially to express 'in this way' or 'so.'
2 Chronicles 35:18 · Word #4
Lexicon H3644
| Lemma | כְּמוֹ |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤊𐤌𐤅 |
| Transliteration | kᵉmôw |
| Strong's | H3644 |
| Definition | A comparative preposition meaning 'like, as, similar to,' used to introduce similes, analogies, or comparisons in narrative, poetry, and legal formulations. Used to indicate resemblance, manner, measure, or standard, frequently appearing before nouns or pronouns to mark the object of comparison. Occasionally functions adverbially to express 'in this way' or 'so.' |
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| Part of Speech | R — Preposition — Shows relationship between words |
Common Translation
| Phrase | like-it |
SIBI-P1 Translation H3644-02
like him
| Morphological Notes | Comparative preposition כְּמוֹ with 3rd person masculine singular pronominal suffix. |
| Rendering Rationale | The base preposition כְּמוֹ expresses comparison or resemblance ('like, as'). The attached 3rd person masculine singular pronominal suffix -הוּ specifies the object of comparison as 'him,' yielding 'like him.' |
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