Word study · Greek

hystérēma

what is lacking, deficiency

Say it: hoo-STAIR-ay-mah (approximate)

ὑστέρημα

What it means

What is missing or lacking. In 16:17 Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus have "supplied what was lacking" on the Corinthians' part by coming to Paul and refreshing his spirit.

Range of meaning

  • LackWhat is missing.
  • NeedWhat someone requires.

In 1 Corinthians

  • Chapter 16

    "They have supplied what was lacking on your part" (16:17).

Every verse (1)

Verses where G5303 is tagged in the Hebrew text: STEPBible Data (Tyndale House, Cambridge), CC BY 4.0. About our sources