Word Study

The meaning of גָּמַר

Understanding gâmar reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

H1584
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance

גָּמַר

Phoneticgaw-mar'
Transliterationgâmar
Grammar Code
H:V
Hebrew Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

cease, come to an end, fail, perfect, perform. - to end (in the sense of completion or failure) 1) to end, come to an end, complete, cease 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to come to an end, be no more 1a2) to bring to an end, complete 2) (TWOT) to fail, perfect, perform

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

5 total references
ReferenceText
Psalms 7:9

Oh let the wickedness of the wicked come to an end; but establish the just: for the righteous God trieth the hearts and reins.

Psalms 12:1

Help, Lord; for the godly man ceaseth; for the faithful fail from among the children of men.

Psalms 57:2

I will cry unto God most high; unto God that performeth all things for me.

Psalms 77:8

Is his mercy clean gone for ever? doth his promise fail for evermore?

Psalms 138:8

The Lord will perfect that which concerneth me: thy mercy, O Lord, endureth for ever: forsake not the works of thine own hands.

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
5x
Most Frequent Book
Psalms
Book Distribution
Psalms5

Devotional Reflection

How does the original Hebrew meaning of 'גָּמַר' deepen your understanding of Psalms 7:9?

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