Original Word: עָמַר
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: `amar
Pronunciation: ah-MAR
Phonetic Spelling: (aw-mar')
Definition: To bind sheaves, to gather
Meaning: to gather grain

bind sheaves, make merchandise of

A primitive root; properly, apparently to heap; figuratively, to chastise (as if piling blows); specifically (as denominative from omer) to gather grain -- bind sheaves, make merchandise of.

see HEBREW omer

[עִמֵּר] verb Pi`el denominative bind sheaves (Late Hebrew id., so ᵑ7 Psalm 129:7, compare Christian-Palestinian Aramaic Schw^{Idioticon 69}); — Participle מְעַמֵּר Psalm 129:7 (in simile; "" קוֺצֵר).

II. [עָמַר] verb Hithpa`el deal tyrannically with (ב) (Arabic cherish enmity, rancour, malice, III. plunge into a conflict, rancour, malice); — Perfect3masculine singular וְהִתְעַמֶּרֿ consecutive Deuteronomy 24:7; Imperfect2masculine singular תִּתְעַמֵּר Deuteronomy 21:14.

Word Origin: A primitive root

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The corresponding Greek entry related to the concept of gathering is Strong's Greek Number G4816 • συνάγω (synagō), which means "to gather together" or "to collect." This Greek term is used in the New Testament to describe the act of gathering people or things, often in a communal or collective sense. The connection between the Hebrew עָמַר (ʿāmar) and the Greek συνάγω (synagō) underscores the continuity of the theme of gathering across both the Old and New Testaments, highlighting the importance of community and provision in the biblical worldview.

Usage: The verb עָמַר (ʿāmar) is used in the context of gathering or collecting grain, particularly during the harvest. It conveys the action of bundling or collecting sheaves of grain.

Context: The Hebrew verb עָמַר (ʿāmar) appears in the context of agricultural activities, specifically related to the harvest. This term is used to describe the process of gathering grain into sheaves, a common practice in ancient agrarian societies. The act of gathering grain was a crucial part of the harvest, ensuring that the produce was collected efficiently and stored for future use. The term is often associated with the broader themes of provision and sustenance, reflecting the importance of agriculture in the biblical narrative.

In the Berean Standard Bible, the concept of gathering grain is illustrated in various passages that highlight the significance of harvest time and the labor involved in collecting the produce of the land. The gathering of grain is not only a physical act but also carries symbolic meaning, representing God's provision and the blessings of the land.

The process of gathering grain is depicted in several biblical stories and laws, emphasizing the community's reliance on successful harvests and the divine favor required for agricultural prosperity. The act of gathering grain is also linked to the celebration of harvest festivals, which were times of thanksgiving and rejoicing for the abundance provided by God.

וְהִתְעַמֶּר־ והתעמר־ מְעַמֵּֽר׃ מעמר׃ תִתְעַמֵּ֣ר תתעמר mə‘ammêr mə·‘am·mêr meamMer ṯiṯ‘ammêr ṯiṯ·‘am·mêr titamMer vehitammer wə·hiṯ·‘am·mer- wəhiṯ‘ammer-Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts