The meaning of “חֹסֶר”
Understanding chôçer reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
in want of. - poverty 1) want, lack, want of, lack of
חֹסֶר
in want of. - poverty 1) want, lack, want of, lack of
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Deuteronomy 28:48 | “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.” Word: חֹסֶר (chôçer) | |
| Deuteronomy 28:57 | “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.” Word: חֹסֶר (chôçer) | |
| Amos 4:6 | “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.” Word: חֹסֶר (chôçer) |