Strong's Concordance/Hebrew/H2637

Strong's H2637 · Hebrew

חָסֵר

châçêr · /khaw-sare'/

Number
H2637
Language
Hebrew
Original word
חָסֵר
Transliteration
châçêr
Pronunciation
khaw-sare'
KJV occurrences
16 verses

Definition

to lack; by implication, to fail, want, lessen

KJV: be abated, bereave, decrease, (cause to) fail, (have) lack, make lower, want.

Root / derivation: a primitive root;

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered חָסֵר across 16 verses.

lack4×
want3×
lacked2×
abated1×
bereave1×
decreased1×
fail1×
lower1×
need1×
wanteth1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

16 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Genesis3 verses
Exodus1 verse
Deuteronomy3 verses
1 Kings1 verse
Nehemiah1 verse
Psalms3 verses
Proverbs2 verses
Ecclesiastes2 verses

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's H2637 (châçêr) mean?

to lack; by implication, to fail, want, lessen

How many times does H2637 appear in the Bible?

Strong's H2637 (חָסֵר) appears in 16 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “lack.”

How is châçêr translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's H2637 is rendered as “lack” (4×), “want” (3×), “lacked” (2×), “abated” (1×), among other words.

Where does the Hebrew word חָסֵר come from?

a primitive root;