וְ/גַם
𐤅/𐤂𐤌
vegam
even
by contraction from an unused root meaning to gather; properly, assemblage; used only adverbially also, even, yea, though; often repeated as correl. both...and; again, alike, also, (so much) as (soon), both (so)...and, but, either...or, even, for all, (in) likewise (manner), moreover, nay...neither, one, then(-refore), though, what, with, yea.
H1571
Proverbs 16:4 · Word #5
Lexicon H1571
| Lemma | גַּם |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤂𐤌 |
| Transliteration | gam |
| Strong's | H1571 |
| In-context | even |
Morphology HC/Ta
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | T — Particle — Function word |
| Subtype | a — Affirmation — Affirmation particle |
SIBI-P1 H1571-05
and also
| Root | גםם (g-m-m) |
| Core Meanings | gathering, addition, inclusion, assemblage |
| Semantic Range | also, even, indeed, moreover, both…and, likewise, in addition, furthermore, though (in concessive contexts) |
| Conceptual Significance | וְגַם functions to expand or intensify statements, often drawing additional persons, actions, or ideas into a unified whole. Its additive force reflects a Hebrew conceptual tendency to express completeness by gathering elements together, reinforcing inclusiveness or emphasis within narrative and legal discourse. |
| Morphological Notes | Compound form: conjunction וְ (wə-, "and") + adverbial particle גַּם ("also, even"). Classified as HC/Ta (Hebrew Conjunction + adverb). Invariable particle with no gender, number, or person marking. |
| Rendering Rationale | The particle גַּם conveys addition or inclusion—bringing something into the gathered total. Prefixed with the conjunction וְ (“and”), the combined form וְגַם expresses additive inclusion, hence "and also," preserving both the connective waw and the additive force of the root idea of gathering or inclusion. |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root גםם (gathering, addition, inclusion, assemblage)
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
H1571-04 |
shegam | that-also |
Word Usage (769 occurrences of H1571)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Genesis 3:6 | גַּם | gam | also |
| Genesis 3:22 | גַּ֚ם | gam | also |
| Genesis 4:4 | גַם | gam | also |