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gāmāʾ גָּמָא ‘to swallow’ (Hebrew)

Etymology?: a primitive root (literally or figuratively) to absorb

gāmāʾ v
1) to swallow (liquids)
 1a) (Piel) to swallow
 1b) (Hiphil) to drink

Mentioned in Genesis 24:17 Exodus 16:10

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