Strong's H1584 · Hebrew
גָּמַר
gâmar · /gaw-mar'/
Definition
to end (in the sense of completion or failure)
KJV: cease, come to an end, fail, perfect, perform.
Root / derivation: a primitive root;
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered גָּמַר across 5 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
5 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Psalms5 verses
Oh let the wickedness of the wicked come to an end; but establish the just: for the righteous God trieth the hearts and reins.
Psalms 12:1To the chief Musician upon Sheminith, A Psalm of David. Help, LORD; for the godly man ceaseth; for the faithful fail from among the children of men. upon: or, upon the eighth Help: or, Save
Psalms 57:2I will cry unto God most high; unto God that performeth all things for me.
Psalms 77:8Is his mercy clean gone for ever? doth his promise fail for evermore? for evermore: Heb. to generation and generation?
Psalms 138:8The LORD will perfect that which concerneth me: thy mercy, O LORD, endureth for ever: forsake not the works of thine own hands.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H1584 (gâmar) mean?
to end (in the sense of completion or failure)
How many times does H1584 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H1584 (גָּמַר) appears in 5 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “ceaseth.”
How is gâmar translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H1584 is rendered as “ceaseth” (1×), “end” (1×), “fail” (1×), “perfect” (1×), among other words.
Where does the Hebrew word גָּמַר come from?
a primitive root;