Strong's G5302 · Greek
ὑστερέω
hysteréō
Definition
to be later, i.e. (by implication) to be inferior; generally, to fall short (be deficient)
KJV: come behind (short), be destitute, fail, lack, suffer need, (be in) want, be the worse
Root / derivation: from G5306 (ὕστερος);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ὑστερέω across 16 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
16 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Matthew1 verse
Luke2 verses
John1 verse
1 Corinthians3 verses
So that ye come behind in no gift; waiting for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ:
1 Corinthians 8:8But meat commendeth us not to God: for neither, if we eat, are we the better; neither, if we eat not, are we the worse.
1 Corinthians 12:24For our comely parts have no need: but God hath tempered the body together, having given more abundant honour to that part which lacked:
2 Corinthians3 verses
For I suppose I was not a whit behind the very chiefest apostles.
2 Corinthians 11:9And when I was present with you, and wanted, I was chargeable to no man: for that which was lacking to me the brethren which came from Macedonia supplied: and in all things I have kept myself from being burdensome unto you, and so will I keep myself.
2 Corinthians 12:11I am become a fool in glorying; ye have compelled me: for I ought to have been commended of you: for in nothing am I behind the very chiefest apostles, though I be nothing.
Hebrews3 verses
Let us therefore fear, lest, a promise being left us of entering into his rest, any of you should seem to come short of it.
Hebrews 11:37They were stoned, they were sawn asunder, were tempted, were slain with the sword: they wandered about in sheepskins and goatskins; being destitute, afflicted, tormented;
Hebrews 12:15Looking diligently lest any man fail of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and thereby many be defiled;
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G5302 (hysteréō) mean?
to be later, i.e. (by implication) to be inferior; generally, to fall short (be deficient)
How many times does G5302 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G5302 (ὑστερέω) appears in 16 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “behind.”
How is hysteréō translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G5302 is rendered as “behind” (3×), “wanted” (2×), “destitute” (1×), “fail” (1×), among other words.
Where does the Greek word ὑστερέω come from?
from G5306 (ὕστερος);