Strong’s H1406

גָּג

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

gag

Pronunciation

gahg

Definition

Roof

Meaning

a roof, the top of an altar

Usage

The Hebrew word "gag" refers to a roof, typically the flat roof of a house or building. In ancient Israel, roofs were often used as additional living space, places for storage, or locations for various activities such as drying produce or social gatherings. The term is used in the Bible to describe both literal and metaphorical roofs.

Bible references

Exodus 30:3;Exodus 37:26;Deuteronomy 22:8;Joshua 2:6;Joshua 2:6;Joshua 2:8;Judges 9:51;Judges 16:27;1 Samuel 9:25;1 Samuel 9:26;2 Samuel 11:2;2 Samuel 11:2;2 Samuel 16:22;2 Samuel 18:24;2 Kings 19:26;2 Kings 23:12;Nehemiah 8:16;Psalm 102:7;Psalm 129:6;Proverbs 21:9;Proverbs 25:24;Isaiah 15:3;Isaiah 22:1;Isaiah 37:27;Jeremiah 19:13