כָּה (kah)
kah
thus
A:AdvQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
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- Part of speech
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Word Overview
The word kâh is an Aramaian adverb meaning "thus," "here," or "so far." It functions as a demonstrative pointer, directing attention to a specific location or confirming the accuracy of a preceding statement. As the Aramaic equivalent of the Hebrew koh, it serves a similar grammatical role in bridging narrative events with their interpretation.
This term appears only once in the biblical canon, within Daniel 7:28. In this context, the prophet concludes his vision by affirming the reality of what he has seen. The word anchors the mysterious symbols of the dream to a tangible conclusion, signaling that the vision is complete and its meaning stands as described.
Its rarity highlights the linguistic shift in Daniel’s later chapters, where Aramaic replaces Hebrew for international communication. While koh appears frequently in Hebrew texts to emphasize God's commands or promises, kâh provides a singular moment of confirmation in the Aramaic section, marking the end of a significant apocalyptic sequence.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The word kâh appears just once in Scripture, anchoring Daniel’s mysterious vision with a simple sense of finality. In Daniel 7:28, it signals that the end of the matter has arrived. This single occurrence reminds us that God’s plans, though often hidden in symbols, reach a clear and certain conclusion.
When life feels uncertain or visions seem too complex to grasp, this word offers comfort. It tells us that what we see may be confusing now, but it will not remain so forever. The truth of God’s purposes stands firm, waiting for us to keep the matter in our hearts with trust rather than fear.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- here1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- כָּ֖ה1×
Key Verses
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Daniel 7:28
“Here is the end of the matter. As for me, Daniel, my thoughts troubled me greatly, and my face was changed in me; but I kept the matter in my heart.”
The word marks the conclusion of Daniel's vision, confirming that the mysterious symbols have reached their definitive end.