כָמ֖וֹ/ךָ
𐤊𐤌𐤅/𐤊
kᵉmôw
you are
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.'
Genesis 44:18 · Word #18
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/Sp2ms
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| Part of Speech | R — Preposition — Shows relationship between words |
Common Translation
| Phrase | you are |
SIBI-P1 Translation H3644-12
like you
| Morphological Notes | Comparative preposition כְּמוֹ with 2nd person masculine singular pronominal suffix. |
| Rendering Rationale | The base preposition כְּמוֹ expresses comparison or resemblance (“like, as”). The attached 2nd person masculine singular suffix "-ךָ" specifies the object of comparison as "you" (masculine singular), yielding "like you." |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
like you
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | P1 accurately captures the comparative function, introducing a statement of likeness or comparison. |