Strong's H2639 · Hebrew
חֶסֶר
cheçer · /kheh'-ler/
Number
H2639
Language
Hebrew
Original word
חֶסֶר
Transliteration
cheçer
Pronunciation
kheh'-ler
KJV occurrences
2 verses
Definition
lack; hence, destitution
KJV: poverty, want.
Root / derivation: from H2637 (חָסֵר);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered חֶסֶר across 2 verses.
poverty1×
want1×
Every occurrence (KJV)
2 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Topics that use this word
Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H2639 (cheçer) mean?
lack; hence, destitution
How many times does H2639 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H2639 (חֶסֶר) appears in 2 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “poverty.”
How is cheçer translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H2639 is rendered as “poverty” (1×), “want” (1×).
Where does the Hebrew word חֶסֶר come from?
from H2637 (חָסֵר);