Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “חֶסֶר”
Understanding cheçer reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
poverty, want. - lack - hence, destitution 1) poverty, want
H2639
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
חֶסֶר
Phonetickheh'-ler
Transliterationcheçer
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
poverty, want. - lack - hence, destitution 1) poverty, want
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Job 30:3 | “For want and famine they were solitary; fleeing into the wilderness in former time desolate and waste.” Word: חֶסֶר (cheçer) | |
| Proverbs 28:22 | “He that hasteth to be rich hath an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him.” Word: חֶסֶר (cheçer) |