וְ/כֵ֣ן
𐤅/𐤊𐤍
kên
and so
As an adverb and conjunction, "thus," "so," or "in such a way," referring to what follows or precedes in manner, degree, or result. As an adjective or substantive, it means "right," "correct," or "true" (something in accordance with a standard or properly established). In rarer noun usage, denotes what is established or the established state of affairs. The exact meaning depends on context and can range from indicating the manner of an action, agreement with a previous statement, confirmation, or the result of a preceding event.
Deuteronomy 22:3 · Word #4
Lexicon H3651
| Lemma | כֵּן |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤊𐤍 |
| Transliteration | kên |
| Strong's | H3651 |
| Definition | As an adverb and conjunction, "thus," "so," or "in such a way," referring to what follows or precedes in manner, degree, or result. As an adjective or substantive, it means "right," "correct," or "true" (something in accordance with a standard or properly established). In rarer noun usage, denotes what is established or the established state of affairs. The exact meaning depends on context and can range from indicating the manner of an action, agreement with a previous statement, confirmation, or the result of a preceding event. |
Morphology HC/Tm
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | T — Particle — Function word |
| Subtype | d — Demonstrative — Demonstrative |
Common Translation
| Phrase | and so |
SIBI-P1 Translation H3651-07
and thus
| Morphological Notes | Conjunction וְ + demonstrative/adverbial particle כֵן; no gender or number; functions adverbially or conjunctively. |
| Rendering Rationale | כֵן derives from the root כון, conveying what is set or established; used adverbially it points to something as firmly established in manner or result—"thus." The prefixed וְ adds the simple conjunction "and." |
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