וְ/כֹ֣ה
𐤅/𐤊𐤄
kôh
and thus
Demonstrative adverb meaning 'thus,' 'in this manner,' 'so,' indicating the manner, degree, or mode by which something is done, occurs, or is described. Used to introduce or emphasize direct speech, report actions, or highlight a specific way or extent of something. May express present reference ('thus, as follows'), local reference ('here, to this place'), or—as a fixed idiom—temporal reference ('until now,' 'so far,' etc.).
2 Samuel 19:14 · Word #11
Lexicon H3541
| Lemma | כֹּה |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤊𐤄 |
| Transliteration | kôh |
| Strong's | H3541 |
| Definition | Demonstrative adverb meaning 'thus,' 'in this manner,' 'so,' indicating the manner, degree, or mode by which something is done, occurs, or is described. Used to introduce or emphasize direct speech, report actions, or highlight a specific way or extent of something. May express present reference ('thus, as follows'), local reference ('here, to this place'), or—as a fixed idiom—temporal reference ('until now,' 'so far,' etc.). |
Morphology HC/D
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | D — Adverb — Modifies a verb |
Common Translation
| Phrase | and thus |
SIBI-P1 Translation H3541-05
and thus
| Morphological Notes | Conjunction וְ prefixed to demonstrative adverb כֹּה; no gender or number; deictic adverb of manner. |
| Rendering Rationale | The adverb כֹּה denotes manner—"thus, in this way"—expressing resemblance or specific mode. The prefixed conjunction וְ adds "and," yielding the concise rendering "and thus," preserving both the deictic force and morphology. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
and thus
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | 'And thus' is a fully accurate rendering in this context of the oath; no need for adjustment. |