כָמֹ֨/הוּ֙
𐤊𐤌/𐤄𐤅
kᵉmôw
like it
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.'
Exodus 9:24 · Word #12
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.' |
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| Part of Speech | R — Preposition — Shows relationship between words |
Common Translation
| Phrase | like it |
SIBI-P1 Translation H3644-11
like him
| Morphological Notes | Preposition (כְּמוֹ) with 3rd person masculine singular pronominal suffix. |
| Rendering Rationale | The form combines the comparative preposition כְּמוֹ ('like, as') from the root כ with a 3rd masculine singular pronominal suffix. The rendering 'like him' preserves both the comparative force and the masculine singular reference. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
like it
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | P1 'like him' should match the 'it' (hail) in context; 'like it' fits the neuter referent in English and contextually aligns with the Hebrew. |