גְּמַר
𐤂𐤌𐤓
gᵉmar
H1585 verb
SILEX Entry
Definition
To bring to an end, complete, finish; more specifically, to accomplish a process such that nothing remains to be done. In various contexts, it can refer to the completion of a written document, an action, or a process, whether successfully or unsuccessfully. The term emphasizes reaching a point of total conclusion or fulfillment.
Semantic Range
to finish, to complete, to bring to an end, to accomplish, to bring a process to its conclusion, to perfect (in the sense of making whole)
Root / Etymology
From the root גמר, which in Aramaic, like its Hebrew counterpart, conveys the sense of accomplishing, completing, or finishing something. The word גְּמַר (gᵉmar) is the Aramaic verb form, cognate with the Hebrew גָּמַר (gamar).
Historical & Contextual Notes
Primarily attested in Biblical Aramaic texts, especially in the exilic and early post-exilic periods (e.g., Ezra, Daniel). גְּמַר does not appear in pre-exilic Hebrew texts. Its usage focuses on the final act of a process—whether writing a decree, finishing temple service, or completing a project. In contrast to the Hebrew כָּלָה (kalah, 'to finish, complete, be at an end'), גְּמַר consistently stresses the achievement of a goal and the wholeness of the outcome. In Jewish later textual tradition (e.g., Rabbinic literature, where the Hebrew and Aramaic lexicons interact), גמר can also refer to learning or transmission of tradition, though such uses are extrabiblical. The term 'perfect' in earlier English translations (e.g., King James) should be understood primarily as 'complete' or 'brought to full end.' In Biblical usage, no religious or metaphysical sense of 'moral perfection' is implied.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
(Aramaic) corresponding to גָּמַר; {to end (in the sense of completion or failure)}; perfect.
Bantu Hebrew
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גמר (g-m-r) — to complete, to finish, to bring to an end
| Strong's | Lemma | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
| H1584 | גָּמַר | he completed |
| H1586 | גֹּמֶר | Gomer |
| H1587 | גְּמַרְיָה | Yah has completed |
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H1585-01 |
גְּמִ֖יר | gemir | AVQsmsa |
perfect | completed one | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H1585-01 |
Ezra 7:12 | גְּמִ֖יר | gemir | AVQsmsa |
perfect | completed one |