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גַּם

gamalsoHow to read Hebrew
hebrewOld TestamentConjunction769 occurrences37 books661 verses

Definition

by contraction from an unused root meaning to gather; properly, assemblage; used only adverbially also, even, yea, though; often repeated as correl. both...and
Traditional renderings: again, alike, also, (so much) as (soon), both (so)...and, but, either...or, even, for all, (in) likewise (manner), moreover, nay...neither, one, then(-refore), though, what, with, yea.

In the Greek Old Testament

How the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders גַּם:

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

769 total
  1. 1 Samuel 16:9גַּם־ · one either
    Next Jesse presented Shammah, but Samuel said, “The LORD has not chosen this one either.”
  2. 1 Samuel 17:36גַּ֧ם · and; גַּם־
    Your servant has killed lions and bears; this uncircumcised Philistine will be like one of them, for he has defied the armies of the living God.”
  3. 1 Samuel 18:5וְגַ֕ם · as well
    So David marched out and prospered in everything Saul sent him to do, and Saul set him over the men of war. And this was pleasing in the sight of all the people, and of Saul’s officers as well.
  4. 1 Samuel 19:20גַּם־ · also
    …he sent messengers to seize him. But when they saw the group of prophets prophesying, with Samuel leading them, the Spirit of God came upon them, and Saul’s messengers also began to prophesy.
  5. 1 Samuel 19:21גַּם־ · as well; גַּם־ · and even
    When this was reported to Saul, he sent more messengers, but they began to prophesy as well. So Saul tried again and sent messengers a third time, and even they began to prophesy.
  6. 1 Samuel 19:22גַּם־
    Finally, Saul himself left for Ramah and came to the large cistern at Secu, where he asked, “Where are Samuel and David?” “At Naioth in Ramah,” he was told.
  7. 1 Samuel 19:23גַּם־ · even
    So Saul went to Naioth in Ramah. But the Spirit of God came upon even Saul, and he walked along prophesying until he came to Naioth in Ramah.
  8. 1 Samuel 19:24גַּם־ · and also; גַם־; הֲגַ֥ם · also
    Then Saul stripped off his robes and also prophesied before Samuel. And he collapsed and lay naked all that day and night. That is why it is said, “Is Saul also among the prophets?”
  9. 1 Samuel 20:27גַּם־ · either; גַּם־ · or today
    But on the day after the New Moon, the second day, David’s place was still empty, and Saul asked his son Jonathan, “Why hasn’t the son of Jesse come to the meal either yesterday or today?”
  10. 1 Samuel 21:8גַם־; וְגַם־ · nor
    Then David asked Ahimelech, “Is there not a spear or sword on hand here? For I have brought neither my sword nor my weapons with me, because the king’s mission was urgent.”
  11. 1 Samuel 22:7גַּם־
    Then Saul said to his servants, “Listen, men of Benjamin! Is the son of Jesse giving all of you fields and vineyards and making you commanders of thousands or hundreds?
  12. 1 Samuel 22:17גַם־ · they too
    Then the king ordered the guards at his side, “Turn and kill the priests of the LORD, because they too sided with David. For they knew he was fleeing, but they did not tell me.” But the king’s servants would not lift a hand to strike the priests of the LORD.
  13. 1 Samuel 23:17וְגַם־ · Even
    …saying, “Do not be afraid, for my father Saul will never lay a hand on you. And you will be king over Israel, and I will be your second-in-command. Even my father Saul knows this is true.”
  14. 1 Samuel 24:11גַּ֗ם
    See, my father, look at the corner of your robe in my hand. For I cut it off, but I did not kill you. Know and see that there is no evil or rebellion in my hands. I have not sinned against you, even though you are hunting me down to take my life.
  15. 1 Samuel 25:13גַּם־ · and
    And David said to his men, “Strap on your swords!” So David and all his men strapped on their swords, and about four hundred men followed David, while two hundred stayed with the supplies.
  16. 1 Samuel 25:16גַּם־ · both; גַּם־ · and
    They were a wall around us, both day and night, the whole time we were herding our sheep near them.
  17. 1 Samuel 25:43גַּֽם־
    David had also married Ahinoam of Jezreel. So she and Abigail were both his wives.
  18. 1 Samuel 26:25גַּ֚ם; וְגַ֖ם · and
    Saul said to him, “May you be blessed, David my son. You will accomplish great things and will surely prevail.” So David went on his way, and Saul returned home.
  19. 1 Samuel 28:6גַּ֧ם · or; גַּ֥ם · or; גַּ֥ם
    He inquired of the LORD, but the LORD did not answer him by dreams or Urim or prophets.
  20. 1 Samuel 28:15גַּ֤ם · either; גַּם־ · or
    Then Samuel said to Saul, “Why have you disturbed me by bringing me up?” “I am deeply distressed,” replied Saul. “The Philistines are fighting against me, and God has turned away from me. He no longer answers me, either by prophets or by dreams. So I have called on you to tell me what to do.”
  21. 1 Samuel 28:19גַּ֣ם · Moreover; גַּ֚ם · And
    Moreover, the LORD will deliver Israel with you into the hand of the Philistines, and tomorrow you and your sons will be with me. And the LORD will deliver the army of Israel into the hand of the Philistines.”
  22. 1 Samuel 28:20גַּם־ · And
    Immediately Saul fell flat on the ground, terrified by the words of Samuel. And his strength was gone, because he had not eaten anything all that day and night.
  23. 1 Samuel 28:22גַם־
    Now please listen to your servant and let me set a morsel of bread before you so you may eat and have the strength to go on your way.”
  24. 1 Samuel 28:23וְגַם־ · joined
    Saul refused, saying, “I will not eat.” But his servants joined the woman in urging him, and he heeded their voice. He got up from the ground and sat on the bed.
  25. 1 Samuel 31:5גַּם־ · too
    When his armor-bearer saw that Saul was dead, he too fell on his own sword and died with him.
  26. 1 Samuel 31:6גַּ֧ם · and
    So Saul, his three sons, his armor-bearer, and all his men died together that same day.
  27. 2 Samuel 1:4וְגַם־; וְגַ֗ם · And
    “What was the outcome?” David asked. “Please tell me.” “The troops fled from the battle,” he replied. “Many of them fell and died. And Saul and his son Jonathan are also dead.”
  28. 2 Samuel 1:11וְגַ֥ם · did the same
    Then David took hold of his own clothes and tore them, and all the men who were with him did the same.
  29. 2 Samuel 2:2וְגַ֖ם
    So David went there with his two wives, Ahinoam of Jezreel and Abigail the widow of Nabal of Carmel.
  30. 2 Samuel 2:6וְגַ֣ם · will also
    Now may the LORD show you loving devotion and faithfulness, and I will also show you the same favor because you have done this.
  31. 2 Samuel 2:7וְגַם־
    Now then, be strong and courageous, for though Saul your lord is dead, the house of Judah has anointed me as their king.”
  32. 2 Samuel 3:17גַּם־; גַּם־
    Now Abner conferred with the elders of Israel and said, “In the past you sought David as your king.
  33. 2 Samuel 3:19גַּם־ · also; גַּם־
    Abner also spoke to the Benjamites. Then he went to Hebron to tell David all that seemed good to Israel and to the whole house of Benjamin.
  34. 2 Samuel 4:2גַּם־
    Saul’s son had two men who were leaders of raiding parties. One was named Baanah and the other Rechab; they were sons of Rimmon the Beerothite of the tribe of Benjamin—Beeroth is considered part of Benjamin,
  35. 2 Samuel 5:2גַּם־ · Even
    Even in times past, while Saul was king over us, you were the one who led Israel out and brought them back. And to you the LORD said, ‘You will shepherd My people Israel, and you will be ruler over them.’”