Strong's H2638 · Hebrew
חָסֵר
châçêr · /khaw-sare'/
Definition
lacking; hence, without
KJV: destitute, fail, lack, have need, void, want.
Root / derivation: from H2637 (חָסֵר);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered חָסֵר across 19 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
19 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
1 Kings2 verses
Then Pharaoh said unto him, But what hast thou lacked with me, that, behold, thou seekest to go to thine own country? And he answered, Nothing: howbeit let me go in any wise. Nothing: Heb. Not
1 Kings 17:16And the barrel of meal wasted not, neither did the cruse of oil fail, according to the word of the LORD, which he spake by Elijah. by: Heb. by the hand of
Proverbs13 verses
But whoso committeth adultery with a woman lacketh understanding: he that doeth it destroyeth his own soul. understanding: Heb. heart
Proverbs 7:7And beheld among the simple ones, I discerned among the youths, a young man void of understanding, the youths: Heb. the sons
Proverbs 9:4Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither: as for him that wanteth understanding, she saith to him,
Proverbs 9:16Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither: and as for him that wanteth understanding, she saith to him,
Proverbs 10:13In the lips of him that hath understanding wisdom is found: but a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding. of understanding: Heb. of heart
Proverbs 10:21The lips of the righteous feed many: but fools die for want of wisdom. of wisdom: Heb. of heart
Proverbs 11:12He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace. void: Heb. destitute of heart
Proverbs 12:9He that is despised, and hath a servant, is better than he that honoureth himself, and lacketh bread.
Proverbs 12:11He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding.
Proverbs 15:21Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly. destitute: Heb. void of heart
Proverbs 17:18A man void of understanding striketh hands, and becometh surety in the presence of his friend. understanding: Heb. heart
Proverbs 24:30I went by the field of the slothful, and by the vineyard of the man void of understanding;
Proverbs 28:16The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.
Ecclesiastes2 verses
A man to whom God hath given riches, wealth, and honour, so that he wanteth nothing for his soul of all that he desireth, yet God giveth him not power to eat thereof, but a stranger eateth it: this is vanity, and it is an evil disease.
Ecclesiastes 10:3Yea also, when he that is a fool walketh by the way, his wisdom faileth him, and he saith to every one that he is a fool. his: Heb. his heart
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H2638 (châçêr) mean?
lacking; hence, without
How many times does H2638 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H2638 (חָסֵר) appears in 19 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “void.”
How is châçêr translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H2638 is rendered as “void” (6×), “wanteth” (4×), “lacketh” (3×), “destitute” (1×), among other words.
Where does the Hebrew word חָסֵר come from?
from H2637 (חָסֵר);