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ὑστέρησις G5304
G5304 is the Greek word ὑστέρησις, transliterated hystérēsis. The King James Version most often renders it want.
What it means
a falling short, i.e. (specially), penury.
Where it comes from
from G5302 (ὑστερέω).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: want.
Verses using ὑστέρησις
All 2 verses, quoted in full.
Mark 12:44 · KJV
For all they did cast in of their abundance; but she of her want did cast in all that she had, even all her living.
Philippians 4:11 · KJV
Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content.
Common questions
What does Strong's G5304 mean?
G5304 is the Greek word ὑστέρησις (hystérēsis), meaning a falling short, i.e. (specially), penury.
How is G5304 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it want (2 times).
How many times does G5304 appear in the Bible?
ὑστέρησις (hystérēsis) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G5304 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G5302 (ὑστερέω).
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