Strong's Lexicon chaser: Lacking, without, deficient, in need Original Word: חָסֵר Word Origin: From the root verb חָסֵר (chaser), meaning "to lack" or "to be without." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G5302 (ὑστερέω, hustereō) - to lack, to be in need - G3007 (λείπω, leipō) - to leave, to lack Usage: The Hebrew word "chaser" is used to describe a state of deficiency or lack. It often refers to a physical or material need, such as lacking food, resources, or strength. It can also be used metaphorically to describe a lack of wisdom, understanding, or spiritual insight. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite society, the concept of lacking or deficiency was significant, as it often related to survival and well-being. The agrarian culture depended heavily on the land's produce, and any lack in harvest could lead to dire consequences. Additionally, the idea of lacking wisdom or understanding was seen as a spiritual deficiency, highlighting the importance of seeking God's guidance and instruction. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom chaser Definition needy, lacking, in want of NASB Translation lack (2), lacked (1), lacking (4), lacks (6), who lacks (4). Brown-Driver-Briggs חָסֵר adjective needy, lacking, in want of — ׳ח absolute Ecclesiastes 6:2; construct חֲסַר 1 Samuel 21:16 13t.; — needy, in want of משׁגעים אני ׳ח 1 Samuel 21:16 am I in want of madmen? 2 Samuel 3:29 in need of bread, so Proverbs 12:9; usually חֲסַרלֵֿב lacking understanding, sense Proverbs 6:32; Proverbs 7:7; Proverbs 9:4,16; Proverbs 10:13; Proverbs 11:12; Proverbs 12:11; Proverbs 15:21; לֵֿב׳אָדָם ח Proverbs 17:18; Proverbs 24:30; תְּבוּנוֺת ׳נָּגִיד ח Proverbs 28:16; אֵינֶנּוּ חָסֵר ׳לְנַפְשׁוֺ מִכֹּל וג Ecclesiastes 6:2 neither is he lacking for his soul in aught of (מן particle) all that he desireth. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance destitute, fail, lack, have need, void, want From chacer; lacking; hence, without -- destitute, fail, lack, have need, void, want. see HEBREW chacer Forms and Transliterations בַּחֲסַר־ בחסר־ וַחֲסַר־ וחסר־ חֲסַ֣ר חֲסַ֤ר חֲסַר־ חָסֵ֑ר חָסֵ֥ר חָסֵר֙ חסר חסר־ לַחֲסַר־ לחסר־ ba·ḥă·sar- bachasar baḥăsar- chaSar chaSer ḥă·sar ḥă·sar- ḥā·sêr ḥăsar ḥăsar- ḥāsêr la·ḥă·sar- lachasar laḥăsar- vachasar wa·ḥă·sar- waḥăsar-Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Samuel 21:15 HEB: אֵלָֽי׃ -16 חֲסַ֤ר מְשֻׁגָּעִים֙ אָ֔נִי NAS: Do I lack madmen, KJV: Have I need of mad men, INT: you have brought about lack to act I 2 Samuel 3:29 1 Kings 11:22 1 Kings 17:16 Proverbs 6:32 Proverbs 7:7 Proverbs 9:4 Proverbs 9:16 Proverbs 10:13 Proverbs 10:21 Proverbs 11:12 Proverbs 12:9 Proverbs 12:11 Proverbs 15:21 Proverbs 17:18 Proverbs 24:30 Proverbs 28:16 Ecclesiastes 6:2 Ecclesiastes 10:3 19 Occurrences |
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