Gargᵉrôwth — H1621

Definition

feminine noun

the throat (as used in rumination)

1. neck (always fig.)

Usually translated as

neck

Origin

feminine plural from H1641

• Derived from Gârar (H1641)

Greek equivalents

• tráchēlos (G5137)

Occurrences

Gargᵉrôwth occurs 4 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Proverbs (4)

• Proverbs 1:9 — For they shall be an ornament of grace unto thy head, and chains about thy neck (לְגַרְגְּרֹתֶֽיךָ).
• Proverbs 3:3 — Let not mercy and truth forsake thee: bind them about thy neck (גַּרְגְּרוֹתֶ֑יךָ); write them upon the table of thine heart:
• Proverbs 3:22 — So shall they be life unto thy soul, and grace to thy neck (לְגַרְגְּרֹתֶֽיךָ).
• Proverbs 6:21 — Bind them continually upon thine heart, and tie them about thy neck (גַּרְגְּרֹתֶֽךָ).