Gomer
Tireless, weary
GOH-mur/ˈɡoʊmər/
Meaning & Origin
In Hebrew, Gomer means ‘tireless’ or ‘weary’, which can be interpreted as a symbol of endurance and resilience. In the Bible, Gomer is the name of a woman in the Old Testament who represents forgiveness and redemption.
Spiritual meaning
A name symbolizing endurance, resilience, and redemption.
Language details
Gomer
The name Gomer signifies completion, perfection, or fullness
Pronunciation & Numerology
Pronunciation
GOH-mur
/ˈɡoʊmər/
Lucky number
4
Lucky day
Monday
Lucky colors
Life path
5
Lucky stone
Turquoise
Cultural & Spiritual notes
The name Gomer, originating from the Hebrew language, has been used in various cultures throughout history. It is mentioned in the Bible several times, but its meanings and characteristics have been interpreted differently in different religious and secular contexts.
In the Bible, Gomer is the name of a woman who is married to the prophet Hosea. Hosea is given this command by God: “Go, take to yourself a wife of whoredom and children of whoredom… Yet it shall be, that I will take the children of Israel unto Me for God as a people, and they shall be My people…Then shall the children of Judah and the children of Israel be gathered together, and appoint themselves one head, and they shall come up out of the land; for great shall be the day of Jezreel.” (Hosea 1:2-4 NKJV)
Historical references
Gomer, the wife of Hosea in the Old Testament, is a symbol of Israel's unfaithfulness and God's redemptive love.
8th century BC
Gomer, a queen of the Assyrians, led a rebellion against her husband, King Sargon II, in the late 8th century BC.
Late 8th century BC
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