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ὑστέρημα G5303
G5303 is the Greek word ὑστέρημα, transliterated hystérēma. The King James Version most often renders it lacking.
What it means
a deficit; specially, poverty.
Where it comes from
from G5302 (ὑστερέω).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 9 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: that which is behind, (that which was) lack(-ing), penury, want.
Verses using ὑστέρημα
All 8 verses, quoted in full.
Luke 21:4 · KJV
For all these have of their abundance cast in unto the offerings of God: but she of her penury hath cast in all the living that she had.
1 Corinthians 16:17 · KJV
I am glad of the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus: for that which was lacking on your part they have supplied.
2 Corinthians 8:14 · KJV
But by an equality, that now at this time your abundance may be a supply for their want, that their abundance also may be a supply for your want: that there may be equality:
2 Corinthians 9:12 · KJV
For the administration of this service not only supplieth the want of the saints, but is abundant also by many thanksgivings unto God;
2 Corinthians 11:9 · KJV
And when I was present with you, and wanted, I was chargeable to no man: for that which was lacking to me the brethren which came from Macedonia supplied: and in all things I have kept myself from being burdensome unto you, and so will I keep myself.
Philippians 2:30 · KJV
Because for the work of Christ he was nigh unto death, not regarding his life, to supply your lack of service toward me.
Colossians 1:24 · KJV
Who now rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill up that which is behind of the afflictions of Christ in my flesh for his body’s sake, which is the church:
1 Thessalonians 3:10 · KJV
Night and day praying exceedingly that we might see your face, and might perfect that which is lacking in your faith?
Common questions
What does Strong's G5303 mean?
G5303 is the Greek word ὑστέρημα (hystérēma), meaning a deficit; specially, poverty.
How is G5303 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it lacking (3 times), want (3 times), penury (1 time), lack (1 time), behind (1 time).
How many times does G5303 appear in the Bible?
ὑστέρημα (hystérēma) is tagged in 8 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G5303 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G5302 (ὑστερέω).
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