כָּה
𐤊𐤄
kâh
H3542 adverb
SILEX Entry
Definition
A pragmatic particle in Aramaic indicating 'thus,' 'in this manner,' or 'as follows.' Used to introduce speech (particularly direct quotations or reported words) or describe the manner or likeness of an action or condition. Contextually, it may point to a location ('here'), a time ('now'), or an extent ('up to this point').
Semantic Range
thus, so, in this manner, as follows, here, now, hitherto, to this point
Root / Etymology
Aramaic particle כָּה (kâh), corresponding to the Hebrew כֹּה, from the root כה meaning 'so, thus, like this.' The form reflects a dialectal variation in Aramaic with equivalent function and meaning to the Hebrew counterpart.
Historical & Contextual Notes
Used exclusively in the Aramaic sections of the Hebrew Bible (e.g., Ezra and Daniel), כָּה functions as a deictic or demonstrative adverb. It often serves to introduce declarations, reports, proclamations, or direct speech, much as the Hebrew כֹּה ('thus') does elsewhere. While later translations sometimes render it 'here' or 'now,' its primary sense is adverbial and demonstrative, referring to manner or the content of speech that follows. Distinct from particles indicating precise times ('then,' 'when') or locations ('there'), though temporally or spatially deictic usage occurs in context. No significant semantic shift across the periods where Aramaic is attested in the Hebrew Bible; meanings correspond closely to Standard Aramaic usage.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
(Aramaic) corresponding to כֹּה; {properly, like this, i.e. by implication, (of manner) thus (or so); also (of place) here (or hither); or (of time) now}; hitherto.
Bantu Hebrew
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כה (k-h) — thus, like this, in this manner
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H3542-01 |
כָּ֖ה | kah | AD |
here | thus | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H3542-01 |
Daniel 7:28 | כָּ֖ה | kah | AD |
here | thus |