The meaning of “גָּמַר”
Understanding gâmar reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
cease, come to an end, fail, perfect, perform. - to end (in the sense of completion or failure) 1) to end, come to an en...
גָּמַר
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
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 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.” Word: גָּמַר (gâmar) | |
| Psalms 12:1 | “Help, Lord; for the godly man ceaseth; for the faithful fail from among the children of men.” Word: גָּמַר (gâmar) | |
| Psalms 57:2 | “I will cry unto God most high; unto God that performeth all things for me.” Word: גָּמַר (gâmar) | |
| Psalms 77:8 | “Is his mercy clean gone for ever? doth his promise fail for evermore?” Word: גָּמַר (gâmar) | |
| 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. ” Word: גָּמַר (gâmar) |
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