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Strong's G5303 ὑστέρημα (hysterema)

Hysterema means “deficit” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H5303 — nephil (“giant”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G5303
Language Greek
Linked Usages 15
Books 11

Strong's G5303 Quick Answer

Strong's G5303 ὑστέρημα (husterema) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. husterema (hoos-ter'-ay-mah) n. 1. a deficit 2. (specially) poverty It has 15 linked Bible usages across 11 books. Visible English usage signals include which, want, penury, and lack. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Meaning
husterema (hoos-ter'-ay-mah) n. 1. a deficit 2. (specially) poverty
Usage
15 linked usages
Books
11 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Usage Words
which, want, penury, and lack

Meaning and Definition

husterema (hoos-ter'-ay-mah) n. 1. a deficit 2. (specially) poverty [from G5302] KJV: that which is behind, (that which was) lack(-ing), penury, want Root(s): G5302

Original Word
ὑστέρημα
Transliteration
husterema
Derivation
Root: ὑστερέω R1: 5302
Morphology
noun

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G5303. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

deficiency

Usage: ὑστέρημα, -τος, τό (ὑστερέω), [in LXX: Jdg.18:10 19:19-20, Psa.34:9 (מַחְסוֹר), Ecc.1:15 (חֶסְרוֹן), Est.6:9 (ὑ. εἶναι, חֲשַׁח) * ;] __(a) that which is lacking, deficiency, shortcoming: with genitive puss. (prop. pose.), 1Co.16:17, Php.2:30; with genitive of thing(s), Col.1:24, 1Th.3:10; __(b) need, want, poverty (Psa.34:10, Jdg.18:10, al.): Luk.21:4, 2Co.9:12 11:9; opposite to περίσσευμα, 2Co.8:13-14 (eccl.).† (AS)

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How Strong's G5303 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render husterema, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.

How Strong's G5303 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.

  • The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 8 linked usages.
  • This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G5303 (ὑστέρημα) appears 7 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G5303 by Corpus

Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.

Strong's G5303 in the New Testament

8 indexed usages in New Testament.

Luke 21:4 KJV

For all these have of their abundance cast in unto the offerings of God: but she of her penury hath cast in all the living that she had.

1 Corinthians 16:17 KJV

I am glad of the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus: for that which was lacking on your part they have supplied.

2 Corinthians 8:14 KJV

But by an equality, that now at this time your abundance may be a supply for their want, that their abundance also may be a supply for your want: that there may be equality:

Strong's G5303 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

7 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Genesis 10:23 Septuagint / Brenton

And sons of Aram, Uz, and Hul, and Gether, and Mash.

Judges 18:10 Septuagint / Brenton

And whensoever ye shall go, ye shall come in upon a people secure, and the land is extensive, for God has given it into your hand; a place where there is no want of anything that the earth affords.

Judges 19:19 Septuagint / Brenton

Yet is there straw and food for our asses, and bread and wine for me and my handmaid and the young man with thy servants; there is no want of anything.

Usage Excerpts

First 15 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G5303.

Genesis 10:23 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And sons of Aram, Uz, and Hul, and Gether, and Mash.
Judges 18:10 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And whensoever ye shall go, ye shall come in upon a people secure, and the land is extensive, for God has given it into your hand; a place where there is no want of anything that the earth affords.
Judges 19:19 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Yet is there straw and food for our asses, and bread and wine for me and my handmaid and the young man with thy servants; there is no want of anything.
Judges 19:20 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And the old man said, Peace be to thee; only be every want of thine upon me, only do thou by no means lodge in the street.
Ezra 6:9 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And that which they have need of, both young bullocks, and rams, and lambs, for the burnt offerings of the God of heaven, wheat, salt, wine, and oil, according to the appointment of the priests which are at Jerusalem, let it be given them day by day without fail:
Psalms 33:10 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Fear the Lord, all ye his saints: For there is no want to them that fear him.
Ecclesiastes 1:15 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
That which is crooked cannot be made straight: And deficiency cannot be numbered.
Luke 21:4 New Testament, KJV
For all these have of their abundance cast in unto the offerings of God: but she of her penury hath cast in all the living that she had.
1 Corinthians 16:17 New Testament, KJV
I am glad of the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus: for that which was lacking on your part they have supplied.
2 Corinthians 8:14 New Testament, KJV
But by an equality, that now at this time your abundance may be a supply for their want, that their abundance also may be a supply for your want: that there may be equality:
2 Corinthians 9:12 New Testament, KJV
For the administration of this service not only supplieth the want of the saints, but is abundant also by many thanksgivings unto God;
2 Corinthians 11:9 New Testament, KJV
And when I was present with you, and wanted, I was chargeable to no man: for that which was lacking to me the brethren which came from Macedonia supplied: and in all things I have kept myself from being burdensome unto you, and so will I keep myself.
Philippians 2:30 New Testament, KJV
Because for the work of Christ he was nigh unto death, not regarding his life, to supply your lack of service toward me.
Colossians 1:24 New Testament, KJV
Who now rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill up that which is behind of the afflictions of Christ in my flesh for his body's sake, which is the church:
1 Thessalonians 3:10 New Testament, KJV
Night and day praying exceedingly that we might see your face, and might perfect that which is lacking in your faith?

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G5303, grouped by book.

Genesis 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Judges 3 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Ezra 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Psalms 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Ecclesiastes 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Luke 1 usage, New Testament
1 Corinthians 1 usage, New Testament
2 Corinthians 3 usages, New Testament
Philippians 1 usage, New Testament
Colossians 1 usage, New Testament
1 Thessalonians 1 usage, New Testament

Strong's G5303 FAQ

What does hysterema (ὑστέρημα) mean?

Hysterema (Strong's G5303) is a Greek word most simply glossed "deficit". husterema (hoos-ter'-ay-mah) n. 1. a deficit 2. (specially) poverty

How many times is hysterema (ὑστέρημα) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 15 linked usages for Strong's G5303 across 11 books.

Where can I study hysterema (ὑστέρημα) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G5303 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

What English words translate hysterema (ὑστέρημα)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as which, want, penury, and lack. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.

Does Strong's G5303 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 7 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament for Strong's G5303, with linked reader references where each row is available.