Gômer — H1586

Definition

masculine proper noun

Gomer, the name of a son of Japheth and of his descendants; also of a Hebrewess

1. Gomer = "complete"
2. n pr m
3. the eldest son of Japheth and grandson of Noah; the progenitor of the early Cimmerians and other branches of the Celtic family
4. n pr f
5. the unfaithful wife of the prophet Hosea; Hosea's relationship with her was symbolic of God's relationship with wayward Israel

Usually translated as

Gomer

Origin

from H1584; completion

• Derived from Gâmar (H1584)

Occurrences

Gômer occurs 6 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Genesis (2), 1 Chronicles (2), Ezekiel (1), Hosea (1)

• Genesis 10:2 — The sons of Japheth; Gomer (גֹּ֣מֶר), and Magog, and Madai, and Javan, and Tubal, and Meshech, and Tiras.
• Genesis 10:3 — And the sons of Gomer (גֹּ֑מֶר); Ashkenaz, and Riphath, and Togarmah.
• 1 Chronicles 1:5 — The sons of Japheth; Gomer (גֹּ֣מֶר), and Magog, and Madai, and Javan, and Tubal, and Meshech, and Tiras.
• 1 Chronicles 1:6 — And the sons of Gomer (גֹּ֑מֶר); Ashchenaz, and Riphath, and Togarmah.
• Ezekiel 38:6 — Gomer (גֹּ֚מֶר), and all his bands; the house of Togarmah of the north quarters, and all his bands: and many people with thee.
• Hosea 1:3 — So he went and took Gomer (גֹּ֖מֶר) the daughter of Diblaim; which conceived, and bare him a son.