חֲסַ֤ר
𐤇𐤎𐤓
châçêr
lack
To lack, be without, be missing, or be in need of something; to have less than is necessary or desired, to be diminished or deprived. The verb is used of material needs (e.g., lacking food or possessions), emotional states (e.g., feeling want or deficiency), as well as in broader metaphorical contexts (e.g., lacking righteousness or wisdom).
1 Samuel 21:16 · Word #1
Lexicon H2638
| Lemma | חָסֵר |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤇𐤎𐤓 |
| Transliteration | châçêr |
| Strong's | H2638 |
| Definition | To lack, be without, be missing, or be in need of something; to have less than is necessary or desired, to be diminished or deprived. The verb is used of material needs (e.g., lacking food or possessions), emotional states (e.g., feeling want or deficiency), as well as in broader metaphorical contexts (e.g., lacking righteousness or wisdom). |
Morphology HAamsc
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | A — Adjective — Describes a noun |
| Subtype | a — Adjective — Adjective |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | c — Construct — The noun is bound to the following word |
Common Translation
| Phrase | lack |
SIBI-P1 Translation H2638-02
lacking of
| Morphological Notes | Adjective, masculine singular, construct state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The adjective derives from the root חסר, expressing deficiency or absence. As a masculine singular construct form, it denotes one characterized by lack in relation to what follows—hence "lacking of." |
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