Strong's Lexicon endees: Needy, lacking, deficient Original Word: ἐνδεής Word Origin: Derived from the Greek preposition ἐν (en, "in") and the verb δεῖ (dei, "it is necessary"), suggesting a state of need or lack. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with the concept of need or lack is חָסֵר (chaser), which also means lacking or deficient. This term appears in various Old Testament passages that discuss poverty and need. Usage: The Greek adjective ἐνδεής (endees) is used to describe a state of being in need or lacking something essential. It conveys a sense of deficiency or insufficiency, often in a material or physical sense, but it can also imply a spiritual or moral shortfall. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of being "needy" or "lacking" was often associated with poverty and social vulnerability. The early Christian community, as reflected in the New Testament, was attentive to the needs of the poor and emphasized the importance of charity and support for those in need. This cultural context highlights the Christian call to address both physical and spiritual deficiencies within the community. Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1729: ἐνδεήςἐνδεής, ἐνδης (from ἐνδέω to lack, middle to be in need of), needy, destitute: Acts 4:34. (From (Sophocles), Herodotus down; the Sept..) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance lacking. From a compound of en and deo (in the sense of lacking); deficient in -- lacking. see GREEK en see GREEK deo Forms and Transliterations ενδεεί ενδεείς ενδεέσι ενδεή ενδεης ενδεής ἐνδεής ενδεία ένδεια ένδειαν ενδείας ενδεούς endees endeēs endeḗsLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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