4 occurrences in 12 translations

'Destitute' in the Bible

"Why wasn't this perfume sold for 300 denarii and the money given to the destitute?"

Some thought that, since Judas had the moneybag, Jesus was telling him to buy what they needed for the festival or to give something to the destitute.

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Root Form
Definition
Usage
חסר 
Chacer 
Usage: 18

עזב 
`azab 
Usage: 28

ערה 
`arah 
Usage: 15

ערער 
`ar`ar 
Usage: 1

ἀποστερέω 
Apostereo 
Usage: 5

λείπω 
Leipo 
lack , be wanting , want , be destitute
Usage: 5

ὑστερέω 
Hustereo 
lack , be behind , want , come short , be in want , fail , come behind , be destitute ,
Usage: 13

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