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

Lemmaגָּג
Lemma (Paleo)𐤂𐤂
Transliterationgâg
Strong'sH1406
In-contextof 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

Rootגג (g-g)
Core Meaningsheight, elevation, upper surface, topmost part
Semantic Rangeroof of a house, housetop, uppermost surface of a building, by analogy the top of an altar or other elevated structure
Conceptual SignificanceIn 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 NotesCommon masculine singular noun; appears in both absolute (cmsa) and construct (cmsc) states. No pronominal suffixes in the given forms.
Rendering RationaleThe 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