The meaning of “ὑστερέω”
Understanding hysteréō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
come behind (short), be destitute, fail, lack, suffer need, (be in) want, be the worse. - to be later, i.e. (by implicat...
ὑστερέω
come behind (short), be destitute, fail, lack, suffer need, (be in) want, be the worse. - to be later, i.e. (by implication) to be inferior - generally, to fall short (be deficient)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 19:20 | “The young man saith unto him, All these things have I kept from my youth up: what lack I yet?” Word: ὑστερέω (hysteréō) | |
| Mark 10:21 | “Then Jesus beholding him loved him, and said unto him, One thing thou lackest: go thy way, sell whatsoever thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, take up the cross, and follow me.” Word: ὑστερέω (hysteréō) | |
| Luke 22:35 | “And he said unto them, When I sent you without purse, and scrip, and shoes, lacked ye any thing? And they said, Nothing.” Word: ὑστερέω (hysteréō) | |
| John 2:3 | “And when they wanted wine, the mother of Jesus saith unto him, They have no wine.” Word: ὑστερέω (hysteréō) | |
| Romans 3:23 | “For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;” Word: ὑστερέω (hysteréō) |