כָּמ֗וֹ/ךָ
𐤊𐤌𐤅/𐤊
kᵉmôw
like you
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 Samuel 7:22 · Word #8
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.' |
Morphology HR/Sp2ms
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| Part of Speech | R — Preposition — Shows relationship between words |
Common Translation
| Phrase | like you |
SIBI-P1 Translation H3644-03
like you
| Morphological Notes | Comparative preposition כְּמוֹ with 2nd person masculine singular pronominal suffix (-ךָ). |
| Rendering Rationale | The standalone comparative preposition כְּמוֹ expresses likeness or resemblance, and the 2nd person masculine singular suffix -ךָ specifies the object of comparison as 'you' (masculine singular). |
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