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The Hebrew verb גָּמַר (root: ג-מ-ר) means “to complete,” “to finish,” “to bring to an end,” or “to accomplish.” It conveys a strong sense of finishing something fully, whether that be an action, a project, a process, or even a period of time. גָּמַר mainly appears in the Qal binyan (simple action: to complete) and occasionally in the Piel binyan (intensive: to finish thoroughly).   Qal Binyan Conjugation of גָּמַר (“to complete, finish”) Past (Perfect) Tense Person Form 1st person singular גָּמַרְתִּי 2nd person masculine singular גָּמַרְתָּ 2nd person feminine singular גָּמַרְתְּ 3rd person masculine singular גָּמַר 3rd person feminine singular גָּמְרָה 1st person plural גָּמַרְנוּ 2nd person masculine plural גְּמַרְתֶּם 2nd person feminine plural גְּמַרְתֶּן 3rd person plural גָּמְרוּ Present (Participle) Tense Gender/Number Form Masculine singular גּוֹמֵר Feminine singular גּוֹמֶרֶת Masculine plural גּוֹמְרִים Feminine plural גּוֹמְרוֹת Future (Imperfect) Tense Person Form 1st person singular אֶגְמֹר 2nd person masculine singular תִּגְמֹר 2nd person feminine singular תִּגְמְרִי 3rd person masculine singular יִגְמֹר 3rd person feminine singular תִּגְמֹר 1st person plural נִגְמֹר 2nd person masculine plural תִּגְמְרוּ 2nd person feminine plural תִּגְמֹרְנָה 3rd person plural יִגְמְרוּ Imperative Mood Person Form 2nd person masculine singular גְּמֹר 2nd person feminine singular גִּמְרִי 2nd person masculine plural גִּמְרוּ 2nd person feminine plural גְּמֹרְנָה   Usage in Scripture Psalm 138:8 – יְהוָה יִגְמֹר בַּעֲדִי “The LORD will accomplish it for me.”… Learn Hebrew

The Hebrew verb גִּלַּח (root: ג-ל-ח) means “to shave,” “to shear,” or “to remove hair.” It primarily appears in the Piel binyan, which expresses intensive or purposeful action, particularly when shaving the head, beard, or body. It is used in ritual contexts (such as purification rites) and in descriptions of mourning or humiliation. The verb also appears in the Hithpael form (reflexive), meaning “to shave oneself.”   Piel Binyan Conjugation of גִּלַּח (“to shave”) Past (Perfect) Tense Person Form 1st person singular גִּלַּחְתִּי 2nd person masculine singular גִּלַּחְתָּ 2nd person feminine singular גִּלַּחְתְּ 3rd person masculine singular גִּלַּח 3rd person feminine singular גִּלְּחָה 1st person plural גִּלַּחְנוּ 2nd person masculine plural גִּלַּחְתֶּם 2nd person feminine plural גִּלַּחְתֶּן 3rd person plural גִּלְּחוּ Present (Participle) Tense Gender/Number Form Masculine singular מְגַלֵּחַ Feminine singular מְגַלַּחַת Masculine plural מְגַלְּחִים Feminine plural מְגַלְּחוֹת Future (Imperfect) Tense Person Form 1st person singular אֲגַלֵּחַ 2nd person masculine singular תְּגַלֵּחַ 2nd person feminine singular תְּגַלְּחִי 3rd person masculine singular יְגַלֵּחַ 3rd person feminine singular תְּגַלֵּחַ 1st person plural נְגַלֵּחַ 2nd person masculine plural תְּגַלְּחוּ 2nd person feminine plural תְּגַלֵּחַנָּה 3rd person plural יְגַלְּחוּ Imperative Mood Person Form 2nd person masculine singular גַלֵּחַ 2nd person feminine singular גַלְּחִי 2nd person masculine plural גַלְּחוּ 2nd person feminine plural גַלֵּחַנָּה   Usage in Scripture Numbers 6:9 – וְגִלַּח רֹאשׁ נִזְרוֹ “And he shall shave the head of his consecration…” — regarding a Nazirite vow.… Learn Hebrew

The Hebrew verb גָּלָה (root: ג-ל-ה) has a range of meanings depending on the context and binyan: – In the Qal binyan, it often means “to uncover,” “to reveal,” or “to be exposed.” – In the Hiphil binyan, it often means “to take into exile,” “to remove,” or “to deport.” – In some cases, especially in Niphal, it can mean “to be revealed” or “to be uncovered.” This verb plays a significant role in biblical narratives involving revelation, exposure (of sin, truth, or shame), and exile of individuals or entire nations.… Learn Hebrew

The Hebrew verb גוּר (root: ג-ו-ר) has two main sets of meanings depending on context and binyan: – In the Qal binyan, it means “to sojourn,” “to reside temporarily,” or “to dwell as an alien.” – In other usages (especially poetic), it can also mean “to fear” or “to be afraid.” The primary biblical usage of גוּר involves living temporarily in a land not one’s own—being a foreigner or guest without full citizenship rights. It appears often in narratives about the Patriarchs (like Avraham) and laws concerning the “ger” (resident alien).… Learn Hebrew

The Hebrew verb גָּדַר (root: ג-ד-ר) means “to wall up,” “to fence,” “to enclose,” or “to build a wall.” It is used literally to refer to constructing walls or enclosures, and metaphorically to describe protection, separation, or exclusion. In the Hebrew Bible, this verb typically appears in the Qal binyan (simple action), and occasionally in the Pual and Hiphil forms when referring to being walled up or causing others to be fenced in. It plays an important role in both agricultural and prophetic language.… Learn Hebrew

The Hebrew verb גָּבַר (root: ג-ב-ר) means “to prevail,” “to be strong,” “to overcome,” or “to gain the upper hand.” It denotes increasing power or dominance, whether physical, emotional, or circumstantial. It is often used in poetic and narrative contexts to describe the triumph of people, forces, or even natural elements like water or sin. The noun form גֶּבֶר (man, warrior) comes from the same root, emphasizing strength or manliness. The verb appears primarily in the Qal binyan, with a few appearances in other stems for nuance.… Learn Hebrew

The Hebrew verb גָּבַל (root: ג-ב-ל) means “to mix,” “to knead,” or “to combine.” It refers most commonly to the physical mixing of substances, especially in preparing food (like kneading dough) or in making building materials (such as mixing clay). It can also carry symbolic or poetic meanings, like the blending of nations or the combining of ideas. גָּבַל appears primarily in the Qal binyan, but can also occur in other derived stems when emphasizing causative or intensive action. It is not among the most frequently used verbs in the Hebrew Bible, but its usage is vivid and descriptive.… Learn Hebrew

The Hebrew verb בִּשֵּׁל (root: ב-ש-ל) means “to cook,” “to boil,” or “to ripen.” It appears in the Piel binyan, which expresses an intensive or causative action, and refers primarily to the preparation of food by boiling or cooking. It can also be used figuratively for ripening or completion. The root also gives rise to the noun בָּשֵׁל (ripe) and תַּבְשִׁיל (dish or cooked food). In the Hebrew Bible, this verb typically appears in narratives involving food preparation or sacrificial practices.… Learn Hebrew