Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
throat
Usage: λάρυγξ, -γγος, ὁ [in LXX chiefly for חֵךְ, Job.6:30, al; Psa.5:9 (גָּרוֹן) ;] the larynx, throat: metaphorically, of speech (cf. Sir.6:5), Rom.3:13" (LXX) .† (AS)
Strong's Number
G2995
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
18
Books
5
Strong's G2995 Quick Answer
Strong's G2995 λάρυγξ (larugx) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. larugx (lar'-oogx) n. 1. the throat ("larynx") [of uncertain derivation] It has 18 linked Bible usages across 5 books. Visible English usage signals include throat. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
- Meaning
- larugx (lar'-oogx) n. 1. the throat ("larynx") [of uncertain derivation]
- Usage
- 18 linked usages
- Books
- 5 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
- Usage Words
- throat
Meaning and Definition
larugx (lar'-oogx) n. 1. the throat ("larynx") [of uncertain derivation] KJV: throat
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G2995. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G2995 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render larugx, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.
throat
Romans 3:13
How Strong's G2995 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, New Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.
- The largest indexed corpus on this page is Septuagint / Greek Old Testament with 16 linked usages.
- This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.
- Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.
In the Septuagint (LXX)
Strong's G2995 (λάρυγξ) appears 17 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.
Sample Septuagint occurrences:
Strong's G2995 by Corpus
Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.
Strong's G2995 in the New Testament
1 indexed usage in New Testament.
Their throat is an open sepulchre; with their tongues they have used deceit; the poison of asps is under their lips:
Strong's G2995 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
16 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
Strong's G2995 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha
1 indexed usage in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
Sweet language will multiply friends: And a fair-speaking tongue will increase kind greetings.
Usage Excerpts
First 18 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G2995.
For there is no injustice in my tongue; And does not my throat meditate understanding?
For the ear tries words, And the palate tastes meats.
Though he will not spare it, and will not leave it, But will keep it in the midst of his throat:
And they that heard me blessed me, And their tongue clove to their throat.
For the ear tries words, And the mouth tastes meat.
For there is no truth in their mouth; Their heart is vain; Their throat is an open sepulcher; With their tongues they have used deceit.
They are all gone out of the way, they are together become good for nothing, There is none that does good, no not one. Their throat is an open sepulcher; With their tongues they have used deceit; The poison of asps is under their lips: Whose mouth is full of cursing and bitterness; Their feet are swift to shed blood: Destruction and misery are in their ways; And the way of peace they have not known: There is no fear of God before their eyes.
My strength is dried up like a potsherd; And my tongue is glued to my throat; And thou hast brought me down to the dust of death.
I am weary of crying, my throat has become hoarse; Mine eyes have failed by my waiting on my God.
They have hands, but they cannot handle; They have feet, but they cannot walk: They cannot speak through their throat.
How sweet are thine oracles to my throat! More so than honey to my mouth!
They have ears, but they cannot hear; For there is no breath in their mouth.
May my tongue cleave to my throat, if I do not remember thee; If I do not prefer Jerusalem as the chief of my joy.
The high praises of God shall be in their throat, And two-edged swords in their hands;
As the apple among the trees of the wood, So is my kinsman among the sons. I desired his shadow, and sat down, And his fruit was sweet in my throat.
And thy throat as good wine, Going well with my kinsman, Suiting my lips and teeth.
Their throat is an open sepulchre; with their tongues they have used deceit; the poison of asps is under their lips:
Sweet language will multiply friends: And a fair-speaking tongue will increase kind greetings.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G2995, grouped by book.
Psalms 9 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Song of Solomon 2 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Romans 1 usage, New Testament
Wisdom of Sirach 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Strong's G2995 FAQ
What does larynx (λάρυγξ) mean?
Larynx (Strong's G2995) is a Greek word most simply glossed "throat". larugx (lar'-oogx) n. 1. the throat ("larynx") [of uncertain derivation]
How many times is larynx (λάρυγξ) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 18 linked usages for Strong's G2995 across 5 books.
Where can I study larynx (λάρυγξ) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G2995 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
What English words translate larynx (λάρυγξ)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as throat. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.
Does Strong's G2995 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?
Yes. The current local index includes 16 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 1 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G2995, with linked reader references where each row is available.