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ὑστέρησις

husterēsispovertyHow to read Greek
greekNew TestamentNoun · feminine2 occurrences2 books2 verses

Definition

ὑστέρησις, -εως, ἡ

(ὑστερέω), [in Aq.: Job 30:3 * ;]

need, want: opposite to τὸ περισσεῦον, Mark 12:44; καθ᾽ ὑ., Philippians 4:11 (eccl.).

Usage patterns

Old TestamentNew Testament

Occurrences

2 total
  1. Mark 12:44ὑστερήσεως · 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. Philippians 4:11ὑστέρησιν · need
    I am not saying this out of need, for I have learned to be content regardless of my circumstances.