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H1584 · Hebrew · Old Testament
גָּמַר
Gamar
Verb
To complete / Finish / Come to an end

Definition

The Hebrew verb gamar means to complete, to finish, to come to an end, or to accomplish fully. It carries the sense of something being brought to its full conclusion — whether a task, a plan, or even a person's resolve.

Usage & Theological Significance

In the Psalms, gamar is used with surprising personal urgency — the psalmist confesses that the faithful are failing or coming to an end (Psalm 77:8), or calls on God to bring to completion what He has begun. This shows the word's range: endings can be tragic (the end of the righteous) or triumphant (the completion of God's purposes).

Theologically, gamar points to the faithfulness of God who completes what He starts (cf. Philippians 1:6 in the NT). It also warns against prematurely concluding that God has abandoned His people.

Key Bible Verses

Psalm 77:8 Has his unfailing love vanished forever? Has his promise failed for all time?
Psalm 57:2 I cry out to God Most High, to God who fulfills his purpose for me.
Psalm 138:8 The LORD will fulfill his purpose for me; your steadfast love, O LORD, endures forever.
1 Samuel 20:7 If he says, 'Fine!' then your servant is safe. But if he loses his temper, you can be sure that he is determined (gamar) to harm me.
Psalm 7:9 Bring to an end the violence of the wicked and make the righteous secure.

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