גָּ֑ג
𐤂𐤂
gag
of the roof
probably by reduplication from גָּאָה; a roof; by analogy, the top of an altar; roof (of the house), (house) top (of the house).
H1406
Proverbs 25:24 · Word #5
Lexicon H1406
| Lemma | גָּג |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤂𐤂 |
| Transliteration | gâg |
| Strong's | H1406 |
| In-context | of the roof |
Morphology HNcmsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
SIBI-P1 H1406-01
roof-top
| Root | גג (g-g) |
| Core Meanings | height, elevation, upper surface, topmost part |
| Semantic Range | roof of a house, housetop, uppermost surface of a building, by analogy the top of an altar or other elevated structure |
| Conceptual Significance | In the biblical world, the roof-top was a functional living space used for prayer, proclamation, rest, and at times idolatrous rites. As the highest accessible point of a dwelling, it often symbolizes exposure, proclamation, or elevated encounter. |
| Morphological Notes | Common masculine singular noun; appears in both absolute (cmsa) and construct (cmsc) states. No pronominal suffixes in the given forms. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun גָּג denotes the elevated top surface of a structure, emphasizing its height or uppermost position. Rendering it as "roof-top" preserves the core idea of elevation inherent in the root while accurately reflecting the masculine singular absolute or construct form indicated by the morphology. |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root גג (height, elevation, upper surface, topmost part)
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
H1406-02 |
gago | his roof |
H1406-03 |
gagot | roof-tops |
H1406-04 |
gagoteyhem | their rooftops |
H1406-05 |
hagag | the roof-top |
H1406-06 |
hagagah | to the roof-top |
H1406-07 |
lagagot | to the roofs |
Word Usage (31 occurrences of H1406)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exodus 30:3 | גַּגּ֧/וֹ | gago | its top |
| Exodus 37:26 | גַּגּ֧/וֹ | gago | its top |
| Deuteronomy 22:8 | לְ/גַגֶּ֑/ךָ | legagekha | for your roof |