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גַּרְגְּרוֹת

𐤂𐤓𐤂𐤓𐤅𐤕

gargᵉrôwth

H1621 noun

SILEX Entry

Root גרר to drag, to draw, to swallow

Definition

Throats or necks, specifically referring to the anatomical part of the body through which food and breath pass; by extension, sometimes denoting the appetite or the interior passage of the neck, with particular association with swallowing or consumption. Used in a literal sense for the neck or throat of humans or animals, but can metaphorically suggest physical appetite or desire for food or drink.

Semantic Range

throat, neck, gullet, interior of the neck, seat of appetite or desire; metaphor for appetite or longing

Root / Etymology

From the root גָּרַר (g-r-r), meaning 'to drag, draw, or swallow.' The formation גַּרְגְּרוֹת is a feminine plural noun referring to 'throats' or 'necks,' deriving from the idea of 'drawing in' or 'swallowing.' The root conveys movement or pulling, but in this noun form, it points specifically to the body part.

Historical & Contextual Notes

The word גַּרְגְּרוֹת occurs primarily in poetic or wisdom literature (e.g., Proverbs), where it is used both literally and metaphorically. In biblical usage, it often refers to the part of the body related to speech, eating, or drinking, connecting with themes of appetite or desire (see Prov 1:9; 3:3, 22). The plural form may reflect Hebrew's tendency to use collectives or can suggest multiple individuals. English translations often render the term as 'throats' or 'necks,' though some earlier versions translate it as 'jaws,' which may not reflect the precise anatomical reference. The term is distinct from other anatomical nouns (e.g., צַוָּאר for 'neck') and is closely associated with the act of swallowing or consuming. In later Hebrew, related forms were used for neck, gullet, or even 'craving.' No evidence links the term directly to later religious or ethnic identities.

Original Strong's Gloss (1890)

feminine plural from גָּרַר; the throat (as used in rumination); neck.

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Root Family

גרר (g-r-r) — to drag, to draw, to swallow

Strong's Lemma SIBI-P1
H1620 גַּרְגַּר round berries
H1625 גֵּרָה regurgitated cud
H1626 גֵּרָה scraped weight-unit
H1627 גָּרוֹן in their throat
H1641 גָּרַר forcibly dragged ones

Word Forms

3 distinct forms

SIDANCE Surface Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1 Occurrences
H1621-03 לְ/גַרְגְּרֹתֶֽי/ךָ legaregeroteykha HR/Ncfpc/Sp2ms for your neck to your throats 2
H1621-01 גַּרְגְּרֹתֶֽ/ךָ garegerotekha HNcfpc/Sp2ms your neck your throats 1
H1621-02 גַּרְגְּרוֹתֶ֑י/ךָ garegeroteykha HNcfpc/Sp2ms your-throat your throats 1

Occurrences in Scripture

4 total occurrences

SIDANCE Reference Word Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1
H1621-03 Proverbs 1:9 לְ/גַרְגְּרֹתֶֽי/ךָ legaregeroteykha HR/Ncfpc/Sp2ms for your neck to your throats
H1621-02 Proverbs 3:3 גַּרְגְּרוֹתֶ֑י/ךָ garegeroteykha HNcfpc/Sp2ms your-throat your throats
H1621-03 Proverbs 3:22 לְ/גַרְגְּרֹתֶֽי/ךָ legaregeroteykha HR/Ncfpc/Sp2ms for your neck to your throats
H1621-01 Proverbs 6:21 גַּרְגְּרֹתֶֽ/ךָ garegerotekha HNcfpc/Sp2ms your neck your throats
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