ΦΑΡΥΓΞʼ, φαρυγξʼ
PHARYGXʼ, pharygxʼ
Sounds Like: fa-ROO-gks
Translations: throat, gullet, pharynx
From the root: ΦΑΡΥΓΞ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This word refers to the throat, gullet, or pharynx. It is the passage from the mouth to the stomach or lungs. In ancient Greek, it could be used to describe the act of swallowing or the sensation of taste, as the throat is involved in these processes. The final 'ʼ' (keraia) indicates that this word is being used as a numeral, representing the number 5000. However, it is far more likely that the 'ʼ' is a coronis, indicating an elision, but in this specific word, it is most likely a scribal error or a non-standard abbreviation, as 'ΦΑΡΥΓΞ' itself is a complete word and does not typically elide.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine
Strong’s number: G5337 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Codex Sinaiticus
- Sirach — 36:19
From the same root
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