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חֹסֶר H2640
H2640 is the Hebrew word חֹסֶר, transliterated chôçer and said kho'-ser. The King James Version most often renders it want.
What it means
poverty.
Where it comes from
from H2637 (חָסֵר).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 3 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: in want of.
Verses using חֹסֶר
All 3 verses, quoted in full.
Deuteronomy 28:48 · KJV
Therefore shalt thou serve thine enemies which the LORD shall send against thee, in hunger, and in thirst, and in nakedness, and in want of all things: and he shall put a yoke of iron upon thy neck, until he have destroyed thee.
Deuteronomy 28:57 · KJV
And toward her young one that cometh out from between her feet, and toward her children which she shall bear: for she shall eat them for want of all things secretly in the siege and straitness, wherewith thine enemy shall distress thee in thy gates.
Amos 4:6 · KJV
And I also have given you cleanness of teeth in all your cities, and want of bread in all your places: yet have ye not returned unto me, saith the LORD.
Common questions
What does Strong's H2640 mean?
H2640 is the Hebrew word חֹסֶר (chôçer), meaning poverty.
How is H2640 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it want (3 times).
How many times does H2640 appear in the Bible?
חֹסֶר (chôçer) is tagged in 3 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does H2640 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from H2637 (חָסֵר).
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