◄ 2841. chashrah ►
Strong's Lexicon chashrah: Lack, deficiency Original Word: חַשְׁרָה Part of Speech: Noun Feminine Transliteration: chashrah Pronunciation: khash-raw' Phonetic Spelling: (khash-raw') Definition: Lack, deficiency Meaning: a combination, gathering, of watery clouds Word Origin: Derived from the root חָסֵר (chaser), meaning "to lack" or "to be deficient." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint for concepts of lack or deficiency is ὑστέρημα (hysterēma), Strong's Greek #5303, which also conveys the idea of a shortfall or need. Usage: The term "chashrah" is used to denote a state of lacking or deficiency. It often refers to a shortfall or inadequacy in resources, strength, or spiritual condition. The word emphasizes the absence of something necessary or desired. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite society, the concept of lacking or deficiency was significant, as it often related to survival and well-being. A lack of resources such as food, water, or protection could lead to dire consequences. Spiritually, a deficiency in faith or righteousness was seen as a serious issue, often addressed by the prophets. The Israelites were encouraged to trust in God's provision and to seek His righteousness to overcome any deficiencies. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from an unused word Definition collection, mass NASB Translation mass (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [חַשְׁרָה] noun feminine collection, mass, only (si vera 1.) חַשְׁרַתמַֿיִם 2 Samuel 22:12 (חֶשְׁכַּת in "" Psalm 18:12). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance dark From the same as chishshur; properly, a combination or gathering, i.e. Of watery clouds -- dark. see HEBREW chishshur Forms and Transliterations חַֽשְׁרַת־ חשרת־ chashrat ḥaš·raṯ- ḥašraṯ- Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance 2 Samuel 22:12 HEB: סְבִיבֹתָ֖יו סֻכּ֑וֹת חַֽשְׁרַת־ מַ֖יִם עָבֵ֥י NAS: around Him, A mass of waters, KJV: round about him, dark waters, INT: around canopies A mass of waters thick 1 Occurrence Strong's Hebrew 2841 1 Occurrence ḥaš·raṯ- — 1 Occ.