Definition
a primitive root; to end (in the sense of completion or failure)
Traditional renderings: cease, come to an end, fail, perfect, perform.
Traditional renderings: cease, come to an end, fail, perfect, perform.
In the Greek Old Testament
How the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders גָּמַר:
- ἐκλείπωekleipō“to fail”50%
- ἀνταποδίδωμιantapodidōmi“to repay”50%
Usage patterns
Occurrences
5 total
- Psalm 7:9יִגְמָר־ · Put an endPut an end to the evil of the wicked, but establish the righteous, O righteous God who searches hearts and minds.
- Psalm 12:1גָמַ֣ר · are no moreFor the choirmaster. According to Sheminith. A Psalm of David. Help, O LORD, for the godly are no more; the faithful have vanished from among men.
- Psalm 57:2גֹּמֵ֥ר · who fulfillsI cry out to God Most High, to God who fulfills His purpose for me.
- Psalm 77:8גָּ֥מַר · failedIs His loving devotion gone forever? Has His promise failed for all time?
- Psalm 138:8יִגְמֹ֪ר · will fulfillThe LORD will fulfill His purpose for me. O LORD, Your loving devotion endures forever—do not abandon the works of Your hands.