Lexical Summary kah: Thus, so, in this manner Original Word: כָּה Strong's Exhaustive Concordance hitherto (Aramaic) corresponding to koh -- hitherto. see HEBREW koh NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin(Aramaic) corresponding to koh Definition here NASB Translation this point (1). Topical Lexicon Meaning and Semantic Range כָּה communicates the idea of “thus,” “so,” or “here.” It functions as an adverb that draws attention to the present point in a discourse, signaling either a summary statement or an emphatic conclusion. Its force is deictic: it places the listener or reader at the very spot where the truth just revealed must now be reckoned with. Occurrence and Literary Setting The sole biblical appearance of כָּה is found in Daniel 7:28, situated within the Aramaic portion of Daniel (Daniel 2:4–7:28). The book records a series of night visions given to Daniel during the Babylonian and early Medo-Persian periods. After describing four world empires, the heavenly court, and the dominion of the Son of Man, Daniel concludes: “‘This is the end of the matter. As for me, Daniel, my thoughts greatly troubled me, and my face grew pale, but I kept the matter to myself.’” (Daniel 7:28). Here כָּה introduces “the end of the matter,” marking a decisive close to both the vision and the Aramaic section of the book. Its placement underscores that everything preceding it—heaven’s decree, the rise and fall of kingdoms, and the coming of the everlasting dominion—stands settled and irrevocable. Historical Background Daniel penned these visions while serving foreign courts following Judah’s exile (circa sixth century B.C.). For God’s people, displaced and seemingly powerless, the heavenly message affirmed divine sovereignty over human history. The emphatic כָּה at 7:28 anchors that assurance: despite present opposition, God’s plan is unalterable. It also bridges the linguistic shift back to Hebrew in chapter 8, much as the vision itself bridges Gentile and Jewish history. Theological Significance 1. Finality of Revelation: כָּה highlights that prophecy is not conjecture but settled verdict. What God reveals is not open to revision by earthly powers (Psalm 33:11). Implications for Ministry • Preaching Vision with Certainty: When proclaiming prophetic passages, ministers can echo Daniel’s כָּה—presenting God’s word as final, not speculative. Intercanonical Echoes Though כָּה occurs only once, the Hebrew cognate כֹּה (Strong 3541) recurs in expressions such as “Thus says the LORD.” Daniel’s use aligns with this broader biblical pattern: divine speech comes with intrinsic authority and finality. Christ’s “Truly, truly, I tell you” (John 5:24) carries the same weight, pointing to the ultimate fulfillment of Daniel’s vision in the everlasting reign of the Son of Man. Summary כָּה stands as a precise linguistic marker that closes Daniel’s Aramaic revelations and seals the certainty of God’s sovereign plan. Its solitary yet potent appearance invites every generation to submit to the unchanging word of the Lord and to live in confident hope of the kingdom that shall never pass away. Forms and Transliterations כָּ֖ה כה kah kāhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Daniel 7:28 HEB: עַד־ כָּ֖ה סוֹפָ֣א דִֽי־ NAS: At this point the revelation ended. INT: At this ended forasmuch |
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