Strong's Lexicon larugx: Throat Original Word: λάρυγξ Word Origin: Derived from the Greek language, with no direct Hebrew equivalent. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "larugx," similar concepts can be found in Hebrew words like "גרון" (garon), which also means throat or neck, and is used in contexts that describe speech or vocalization. Usage: The term "larugx" refers to the throat, specifically the part of the body that is involved in vocalization and swallowing. In a biblical context, it is often used metaphorically to describe the inner desires or the voice of a person. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek culture, the throat was seen as a vital part of the body, not only for its physical functions but also as a metaphor for one's voice and expression. The throat was considered the passage through which both sustenance and words passed, symbolizing both physical and spiritual nourishment. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. word Definition the throat NASB Translation throat (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2995: λάρυγξλάρυγξ, λάρυγγος, ὁ, the throat (Etym. Magn. (557, 16): λάρυγξ μέν δἰ οὗ λαλοῦμεν ... φάρυγξ δέ δἰ οὗ ἐσθίομεν καί πίνομεν): of the instrument or organ of speech (as Psalm 5:10; Proverbs 8:7; Sir. 6:5(4)), Romans 3:13, where the meaning is, their speech threatens and imprecates destruction to others. (Aristophanes, Euripides, Aristotle, Galen, others; the Sept. several times for גָּרון; more often for חֵך, the palate.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance throat. Of uncertain derivation; the throat ("larynx") -- throat. Forms and Transliterations λάρυγγι λάρυγγί λάρυγγος λαρυγξ λάρυγξ larunx larynx lárynxLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |