Hebrew · H1406, G1430

גַּג

A roof ; by analogy, the top of an altar · housetop

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גָּג H1406 a roof ; by analogy, the top of an altar

Pronunciation gāg

Roof as architectural surface and elevated plane where sacred or public acts occur

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δῶμα G1430 housetop

Pronunciation dōma

Flat eastern rooftop used as accessible outdoor space, not merely a roof covering structure.

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What does גַּג (gag) mean in the Bible?

גָּג · δῶμα is a Hebrew phrase meaning "roof, rooftop".

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What does גָּג · δῶμα mean in the Bible?

גָּג · δῶμα is a Hebrew phrase meaning "roof, rooftop".

How many biblical occurrences are listed for H1406, G1430?

H1406, G1430 is connected to 31 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.

Evidence Summary

Hebrew phrase. roof, rooftop

Strong's H1406, G1430

Lexical occurrences 31 verses

Source Gloss

roof, rooftop

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