כָמֹ֣/הוּ
𐤊𐤌/𐤄𐤅
kᵉmôw
like-him
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.'
Job 36:22 · 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.' |
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| Part of Speech | R — Preposition — Shows relationship between words |
Common Translation
| Phrase | like-him |
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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SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
like him
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | P1 correctly and contextually captures the comparative phrase as intended. |