לָ/כֵ֥ן
𐤋/𐤊𐤍
kên
therefore
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.
Judges 10:13 · Word #7
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 HR/D
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | D — Adverb — Modifies a verb |
Common Translation
| Phrase | therefore |
SIBI-P1 Translation H3651-05
accordingly
| Morphological Notes | Adverb formed from כֵּן with prefixed לְ preposition; functions adverbially/conjunctively to indicate result or accordance. |
| Rendering Rationale | The base כֵּן denotes what is set or established—"thus, so, in accordance with what stands." With the prefixed לְ ("to/for"), the form expresses movement toward or result based on that established state, hence "accordingly." |
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