ὑστέρημαhystérēma
a deficit; specially, poverty
Greek (New Testament) · G5303
Meanings
(a) that which is lacking, deficiency, shortcoming: with genitive poss. (pron. poss.), 1 Corinthians 16:17, Philippians 2:30; with genitive of thing, Colossians 1:24, 1 Thessalonians 3:10
(b) need, want, poverty (Psalms 34:10, Judges 18:10, and elsewhere): Luke 21:4, 2 Corinthians 9:12, 2 Corinthians 11:9; opposed to περίσσευμα, 2 Corinthians 8:13, 2 Corinthians 8:14 (ecclesiastical).
Same root
Where it appears
Appears 9 times in the Bible.
- Luke 21:4 For they have given a tiny part of their surplus, but she, poor as she is, has given everything she has.”
- 1 Corinthians 16:17 I am very glad that Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus have come here. They have been providing the help you weren’t here to give me.
- 2 Corinthians 8:14 Right now you have plenty and can help those who are in need. Later, they will have plenty and can share with you when you need it. In this way, things will be equal.
- 2 Corinthians 9:12 So two good things will result from this ministry of giving—the needs of the believers in Jerusalem will be met, and they will joyfully express their thanks to God.
- 2 Corinthians 11:9 And when I was with you and didn’t have enough to live on, I did not become a financial burden to anyone. For the brothers who came from Macedonia brought me all that I needed. I have never been a burden to you, and I never will be.
- Philippians 2:30 For he risked his life for the work of Christ, and he was at the point of death while doing for me what you couldn’t do from far away.
Source: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), public domain.