Berean Strong's Lexicon chesron: Lack, deficiency, need Original Word: חֶסְרוֹן Word Origin: Derived from the root חָסֵר (chaser), meaning "to lack" or "to be deficient." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint for similar concepts of lack or deficiency is ὑστέρημα (hysterēma), Strong's Greek #5303, which also conveys the idea of need or shortfall. Usage: The Hebrew word "chesron" refers to a state of lacking or deficiency. It is used to describe situations where something is missing or insufficient. This term can be applied to physical needs, such as food or resources, as well as metaphorical or spiritual deficiencies. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite society, the concept of lack or deficiency was significant, as it often related to survival and well-being. The agrarian lifestyle of the Israelites meant that a lack of rain or poor harvest could lead to famine and hardship. Spiritually, the idea of lacking was also important, as it highlighted the need for God's provision and guidance. The Israelites were taught to rely on God to meet their needs and to trust in His sufficiency. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom chaser Definition a thing lacking, deficiency NASB Translation what is lacking (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs חֶסְרוֺן noun masculine thing lacking, deficiency (LagBN 198) — only לֹאיֿוּכַל לְהִמָּנוֺת ׳ח Ecclesiastes 1:15 what is lacking cannot be counted. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance wanting From chacer; deficiency -- wanting. see HEBREW chacer Forms and Transliterations וְחֶסְר֖וֹן וחסרון vechesRon wə·ḥes·rō·wn wəḥesrōwnLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Ecclesiastes 1:15 HEB: יוּכַ֣ל לִתְקֹ֑ן וְחֶסְר֖וֹן לֹא־ יוּכַ֥ל NAS: be straightened and what is lacking cannot KJV: be made straight: and that which is wanting cannot INT: cannot be straightened and what not cannot 1 Occurrence |