Strong's Lexicon husteréma: Lack, deficiency, need, shortcoming Original Word: ὑστέρημα Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb ὑστερέω (hustereō), meaning "to lack" or "to fall short." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "husteréma," the concept of lack or deficiency can be found in words like חֶסֶר (cheser, Strong's H2637), meaning "lack" or "want." Usage: The term "husteréma" refers to a state of deficiency or lack, often in a material or spiritual sense. It can denote a shortfall or inadequacy in resources, abilities, or spiritual qualities. In the New Testament, it is used to describe situations where something is missing or insufficient. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of lack or deficiency was often associated with poverty or need. The early Christian communities, which included many who were economically disadvantaged, would have been familiar with the idea of material lack. However, the New Testament also expands this concept to include spiritual deficiencies, emphasizing the need for spiritual growth and reliance on God's provision. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 5303 hystérēma (a neuter noun derived from 5302 /hysteréō, see there) – what is lacking (insufficient). See 5302 (hystereō). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom hustereó Definition that which is lacking, need NASB Translation lacking (1), need (3), needs (1), poverty (1), what is lacking (1), what was deficient (1), what was lacking (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5303: ὑστέρημαὑστέρημα, ὑστερήματος, τό (ὑστερέω); a. deficiency, that which is lacking: plural with a genitive of the thing whose deficiency is to be filled up, Colossians 1:24 (on which see ἀνταναπληρόω, and θλῖψις under the end); 1 Thessalonians 3:10; τό ὑστέρημα with a genitive (or its equivalent) of the person, the absence of one, 1 Corinthians 16:17 (ὑμέτερον being taken objectively (Winers Grammar, § 22, 7; Buttmann, § 132, 8); others take ὑμέτερον subjectively and render that which was lacking on your part); τό ὑμῶν ὑστέρημα τῆς πρός με λειτουργίας, your absence, owing to which something was lacking in the service conferred on me (by you), Philippians 2:30. b. in reference to property and resources, poverty, want, destitution: Luke 21:4; 2 Corinthians 8:14 ( From hustereo; a deficit; specially, poverty -- that which is behind, (that which was) lack(-ing), penury, want. see GREEK hustereo Englishman's Concordance Luke 21:4 N-GNSGRK: ἐκ τοῦ ὑστερήματος αὐτῆς πάντα NAS: into the offering; but she out of her poverty put KJV: of her penury hath cast in all INT: out of the poverty of her all 1 Corinthians 16:17 N-ANS 2 Corinthians 8:14 N-ANS 2 Corinthians 8:14 N-ANS 2 Corinthians 9:12 N-ANP 2 Corinthians 11:9 N-ANS Philippians 2:30 N-ANS Colossians 1:24 N-ANP 1 Thessalonians 3:10 N-ANP Strong's Greek 5303 |
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