Strong's Concordance/Hebrew/H2638

Strong's H2638 · Hebrew

חָסֵר

châçêr · /khaw-sare'/

Number
H2638
Language
Hebrew
Original word
חָסֵר
Transliteration
châçêr
Pronunciation
khaw-sare'
KJV occurrences
19 verses

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.

void6×
wanteth4×
lacketh3×
destitute1×
fail1×
faileth1×
lacked1×
need1×
want1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

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

1 Samuel1 verse
2 Samuel1 verse
1 Kings2 verses
Proverbs13 verses
Proverbs 6:32

But whoso committeth adultery with a woman lacketh understanding: he that doeth it destroyeth his own soul. understanding: Heb. heart

Proverbs 7:7

And beheld among the simple ones, I discerned among the youths, a young man void of understanding, the youths: Heb. the sons

Proverbs 9:4

Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither: as for him that wanteth understanding, she saith to him,

Proverbs 9:16

Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither: and as for him that wanteth understanding, she saith to him,

Proverbs 10:13

In 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 10:21

The lips of the righteous feed many: but fools die for want of wisdom. of wisdom: Heb. of heart

Proverbs 11:12

He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace. void: Heb. destitute of heart

Proverbs 12:9

He that is despised, and hath a servant, is better than he that honoureth himself, and lacketh bread.

Proverbs 12:11

He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding.

Proverbs 15:21

Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly. destitute: Heb. void of heart

Proverbs 17:18

A man void of understanding striketh hands, and becometh surety in the presence of his friend. understanding: Heb. heart

Proverbs 24:30

I went by the field of the slothful, and by the vineyard of the man void of understanding;

Proverbs 28:16

The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.

Ecclesiastes2 verses

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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);