גָּמַר
To end (in the sense of completion or failure)
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What does גָּמַר mean in the Bible?
גָּמַר is a Hebrew word meaning "to end (in the sense of completion or failure)". to end (in the sense of completion or failure) BDB: end Usage: cease, come to an end, fail, perfect, perform.
Meaning
to end (in the sense of completion or failure) BDB: end Usage: cease, come to an end, fail, perfect, perform.
Grammatical Forms
How the stem changes the meaning of this verb across the biblical text.