ὑστέρημα
husterēma (G5303)
deficiency
AI Word Study
The Greek word ὑστέρημα (husterēma) is defined as a "deficiency." It is used nine times in the Bible, indicating that this concept is significant in the context of the text. The concept of deficiency encompasses a lack or insufficiency of something, which can manifest in various ways. In the biblical context, it may refer to a physical or material lack, but it can also imply a spiritual or moral deficiency. Given its limited occurrences, ὑστέρημα is likely used to highlight specific instances where a deficiency is particularly notable or significant. Its usage suggests that the concept of deficiency is a crucial aspect of the biblical narrative, and its exploration can provide insight into the themes and ideas presented in the text.
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for all these put in gifts for God from their abundance, but she, out of her poverty, put in all that she had to live on.”
I rejoice at the coming of Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus; for that which was lacking on your part, they supplied.
but for equality. Your abundance at this present time supplies their lack, that their abundance also may become a supply for your lack; that there may be equality.
For this service of giving that you perform not only makes up for lack among the saints, but abounds also through much giving of thanks to God,
When I was present with you and was in need, I wasn’t a burden on anyone, for the brothers, when they came from Macedonia, supplied the measure of my need. In everything I kept myself from being burdensome to you, and I will continue to do so.
because for the work of Christ he came near to death, risking his life to supply that which was lacking in your service toward me.
Now I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake, and fill up on my part that which is lacking of the afflictions of Christ in my flesh for his body’s sake, which is the assembly,
night and day praying exceedingly that we may see your face, and may perfect that which is lacking in your faith?