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ὑστέρημα

husterēmadeficiencyHow to read Greek
greekNew TestamentNoun · neuter9 occurrences6 books8 verses

Definition

ὑστέρημα, -τος, τό

(ὑστερέω), [in LXX: Judges 18:10; 19:19-20, Psalm 34:9 (מַחְסוֹר), Ecclesiastes 1:15 (חֶסְרוֹן), Esther 6:9 (ὑ. εἶναι, חֲשַׁח) * ;]

(a) that which is lacking, deficiency, shortcoming: with genitive puss. (prop. pose.), 1 Corinthians 16:17, Philippians 2:30; with genitive of thing(s), Colossians 1:24, 1 Thessalonians 3:10;

(b) need, want, poverty (Psalm 34:10, Judges 18:10, al.): Luke 21:4, 2 Corinthians 9:12; 11:9; opposite to περίσσευμα, 2 Corinthians 8:13-14 (eccl.).

Hebrew words it translates

The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as ὑστέρημα:

Usage patterns

Old TestamentNew Testament

Occurrences

9 total
  1. Luke 21:4ὑστερήματος · poverty
    For they all contributed out of their surplus, but she out of her poverty has put in all she had to live on.”
  2. 1 Corinthians 16:17ὑστέρημα · was lacking
    I am glad that Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus have arrived, because they have supplied what was lacking from you.
  3. 2 Corinthians 8:14ὑστέρημα · need; ὑστέρημα · need
    At the present time, your surplus will meet their need, so that in turn their surplus will meet your need. This way there will be equality.
  4. 2 Corinthians 9:12ὑστερήματα · needs
    For this ministry of service is not only supplying the needs of the saints but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanksgiving to God.
  5. 2 Corinthians 11:9ὑστέρημά · needs
    And when I was with you and in need, I was not a burden to anyone; for the brothers who came from Macedonia supplied my needs. I have refrained from being a burden to you in any way, and I will continue to do so.
  6. Philippians 2:30ὑστέρημα · deficit
    …because he nearly died for the work of Christ, risking his life to make up for your deficit of service to me.
  7. Colossians 1:24ὑστερήματα · is lacking
    Now I rejoice in my sufferings for you, and I fill up in my flesh what is lacking in regard to Christ’s afflictions for the sake of His body, which is the church.
  8. 1 Thessalonians 3:10ὑστερήματα · is lacking
    Night and day we pray most earnestly that we may see you face to face and supply what is lacking in your faith.