1584. gamar

Lexicon

gamar: To complete, to finish, to bring to an end

Original Word: גָּמַר
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: gamar
Pronunciation: gah-MAR
Phonetic Spelling: (gaw-mar')
Definition: To complete, to finish, to bring to an end
Meaning: to end

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

cease, come to an end, fail, perfect, perform

A primitive root; to end (in the sense of completion or failure) -- cease, come to an end, fail, perfect, perform.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
a prim. root
Definition
to end, come to an end, complete
NASB Translation
accomplish (1), accomplishes (1), ceases (1), come to an end (2).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

גָּמַר verb end, come to an end, complete (only Psalms) (Late Hebrew id. complete; Assyrian gamâru Lotz^TP.Register & derivatives COT^Gloss and others; Aramaic גְּמַר, ; Ethiopic (II); compare also Arabic collect, assemble) —

Qal Perfect ׳גּ Psalm 12:2; Psalm 77:9; Imperfect יִגְמֹר Psalm 138:8; יִגְמָרֿ Psalm 7:10; Participle גֹּמֵר Psalm 57:3; —

1 come to an end, be no more Psalm 7:10; Psalm 12:2 ("" [מָּסַס]); Psalm 77:9 ("" אָפֵס).

2 transitivebring to an end, complete, אֵל גֹּמֵר עָלָ֑י Psalm 57:3 God that completeth, accomplisheth, for me (ᵐ5 Gr Bi גמל, & so Che doubtfully), יִגְמֹר בַּעֲדִי ׳י Psalm 138:8 .

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: A primitive root

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G1587 (ἐκτελέω, ekteleō): To complete, finish, accomplish
• G2109 (εὐδοκέω, eudokeō): To be well pleased, to take delight
• G4931 (συντελέω, synteleō): To bring to an end, complete, finish

These Greek terms share thematic connections with גָּמַר, as they all relate to the concepts of completion and fulfillment, reflecting similar theological and linguistic nuances in the New Testament context.

Usage: The verb גָּמַר is used in the Hebrew Bible to denote the act of bringing something to completion or an end. It conveys the sense of finishing or concluding a process or action.

Context: • General Overview: The Hebrew verb גָּמַר appears in the Old Testament to describe the completion or conclusion of an action or event. It is a term that signifies the fulfillment or finalization of a process, often used in contexts where something is brought to its intended end.

• Biblical Context: In the Psalms, גָּמַר is used to express the idea of God completing His purposes or plans. For example, in Psalm 57:2 (BSB), the psalmist declares, "I cry out to God Most High, to God who fulfills His purpose for me." Here, the verb conveys the assurance that God will bring His divine plans to completion.

• Theological Implications: The use of גָּמַר in Scripture underscores the sovereignty and faithfulness of God in bringing His purposes to fruition. It reflects the belief that God is actively involved in the world, ensuring that His will is accomplished. This concept is foundational to the understanding of divine providence and the ultimate fulfillment of God's promises.

• Linguistic Notes: As a primitive root, גָּמַר is a foundational term in the Hebrew language, carrying the basic meaning of ending or completing. It is related to other Hebrew words that convey similar ideas of fulfillment and conclusion.

Forms and Transliterations

גָּ֥מַר גָמַ֣ר גֹּמֵ֥ר גמר יִגְמָר־ יִגְמֹ֪ר יגמר יגמר־ gā·mar ḡā·mar gaMar gāmar ḡāmar gō·mêr goMer gōmêr yiḡ·mār- yiḡ·mōr yiḡmār- yigmor yiḡmōr

Englishman's Concordance

Psalm 7:9
HEB: יִגְמָר־ נָ֬א רַ֨ע ׀
NAS: of the wicked come to an end, but establish
KJV: of the wicked come to an end; but establish
INT: come O the evil

Psalm 12:1
HEB: יְ֭הוָה כִּי־ גָמַ֣ר חָסִ֑יד כִּי־
NAS: for the godly man ceases to be, For the faithful
KJV: for the godly man ceaseth; for the faithful
INT: LORD for ceases the godly for

Psalm 57:2
HEB: עֶלְי֑וֹן לָ֝אֵ֗ל גֹּמֵ֥ר עָלָֽי׃
NAS: To God who accomplishes [all things] for me.
KJV: unto God that performeth [all things] for me.
INT: Most to God accomplishes and

Psalm 77:8
HEB: לָנֶ֣צַח חַסְדּ֑וֹ גָּ֥מַר אֹ֝֗מֶר לְדֹ֣ר
NAS: Has [His] promise come to an end forever?
KJV: doth [his] promise fail for evermore?
INT: alway has his lovingkindness come promise age

Psalm 138:8
HEB: יְהוָה֮ יִגְמֹ֪ר בַּ֫עֲדִ֥י יְ֭הוָה
NAS: The LORD will accomplish what concerns
KJV: The LORD will perfect [that which] concerneth me: thy mercy,
INT: the LORD will accomplish what LORD

5 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 1584
5 Occurrences

ḡā·mar — 2 Occ.
gō·mêr — 1 Occ.
yiḡ·mār- — 2 Occ.