כְמוֹ
𐤊𐤌𐤅
kᵉmôw
like
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.'
Lamentations 4:6 · 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
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| Part of Speech | R — Preposition — Shows relationship between words |
Common Translation
| Phrase | like |
SIBI-P1 Translation H3644-16
like
| Morphological Notes | Comparative preposition (standalone form of the כ prefix), functioning to introduce the object or standard of comparison; invariable form. |
| Rendering Rationale | This standalone comparative preposition expresses resemblance or comparison, marking something as similar to another. "Like" directly preserves the core comparative force of the root כ without adding contextual nuance. |
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