ὑστέρημα

husterēmaNoun (Neuter)G5303

deficiency

From: from G5302 (ὑστερέω);

Short Definition

a deficit; specially, poverty

Full Lexicon Entry

(a) that which is lacking, deficiency, shortcoming: with genitive puss. (prop. pose.),; (b) need, want, poverty : opposite to περίσσευμα, (eccl.).
LXX Usage: (מַחְסוֹר), (חֶסְרוֹן), (ὑ. εἶναι, חֲשַׁח) *

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Neuter)

Morphology G:N-N

DescriptionGreek Noun, Neuter

Occurrences

8 times

Appears 8 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

2 Corinthians
3
1 Corinthians
1
1 Thessalonians
1
Colossians
1
Luke
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 16:17
  • 1 Thessalonians 3:10
  • 2 Corinthians 11:9
  • 2 Corinthians 8:14
  • 2 Corinthians 9:12

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