Strong's Lexicon cheser: Lack, want, deficiency Original Word: חֶסֶר Word Origin: Derived from the root חָסֵר (chaser), meaning "to lack" or "to be without." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G5303 (husterēma) - meaning "lack" or "deficiency" - G3007 (leipō) - meaning "to lack" or "to be in need" Usage: The Hebrew word "cheser" refers to a state of lacking or deficiency. It is often used in the context of material needs, such as food or resources, but can also imply a lack of wisdom or understanding. The term underscores the human condition of neediness and dependence on God for provision and sustenance. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite society, the concept of "cheser" would have been understood in the context of a community that relied heavily on agriculture and livestock for survival. A lack of resources could lead to severe consequences, including famine and social instability. The Israelites were taught to depend on God for their needs, as seen in the provision of manna in the wilderness. The idea of lacking also extended to spiritual and moral dimensions, where a deficiency in wisdom or righteousness was seen as a significant concern. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom chaser Definition want, poverty NASB Translation want (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs חֶ֫סֶר noun masculineProverbs 28:22 want, poverty — always absolute; יְבֹאֶנּוּ ׳ח Proverbs 28:22 want shall come to him; "" כָּפָן hunger Job 30:3. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance poverty, want From chacer; lack; hence, destitution -- poverty, want. see HEBREW chacer Forms and Transliterations בְּחֶ֥סֶר בחסר חֶ֥סֶר חסר bə·ḥe·ser beCheser bəḥeser Cheser ḥe·ser ḥeserLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Job 30:3 HEB: בְּחֶ֥סֶר וּבְכָפָ֗ן גַּ֫לְמ֥וּד NAS: From want and famine they are gaunt KJV: For want and famine INT: want and famine are gaunt Proverbs 28:22 2 Occurrences |
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