כְּמוֹ
𐤊𐤌𐤅
kᵉmôw
as
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.'
Zechariah 10:7 · Word #6
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 | as |
SIBI-P1 Translation H3644-07
like
| Morphological Notes | Comparative preposition (standalone form of the kaf particle); invariant, no gender or number. |
| Rendering Rationale | This standalone comparative preposition expresses resemblance or analogy, marking the object of comparison. "Like" most directly preserves its core sense of similarity without adding contextual nuance. |
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