13 occurrences

'Lacks' in the Bible

"Whoever [is] simple, let him turn here." As for the one who lacks {sense}, she says to him,

Verse ConceptsWisdom And Guidance

"Whoever is simple, may he turn here!" As for he who lacks {sense}, she says to him,

On the lips of one who has understanding, wisdom is found, but a rod [is] for the back of one who lacks {sense}.

Verse ConceptsBackParental DisciplineLipsProverbsMan's WisdomDiscernment

Folly is a joy to him who lacks {sense}, and a person of understanding {will walk upright}.

Verse ConceptsDiscernment, Nature OfDestitutesWisdom, Human Importance

A person who lacks {sense} {pledges}; he becomes security before his neighbor.

Verse ConceptsCreditBorrowing, SuretyBeing In DebtPledgesSecurityShaking HandsDebt

A ruler who lacks understanding is a cruel oppressor, [but] those who hate unjust gain will have long days.

Verse ConceptsProfitsUnjust GainHow To Live LongOppressorsKings And WisdomCovetousness

God gives a man wealth, possessions, and honor, so that he lacks nothing his heart desires; yet God does not enable him to enjoy it--instead someone else ends up enjoying it. This [is] vanity--indeed, it [is] a grievous ill!

Verse ConceptsUseless EndeavourSuffering From ForeignersGod Gives WealthTragedyBeing Happy And Enjoying LifeWealth And ProsperityEnjoying LifeMoney Blessingscatspossessionsempowerment

Even when the fool walks along the road, he lacks sense; he tells everyone [that] he is a fool.

Verse ConceptsLifestylesAspects Of People Made Known

[The] {ironsmith} works in the coals [with his] tool and forms it with hammers. And he makes it with {his strong arm}; indeed, he becomes hungry, and {he lacks} strength; he does not drink water, and he is faint.

Verse ConceptsArmsPhysical HungerOccupationsToolsCoal, Uses OfBlacksmithsTired In Activitycatswoodworking

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Deficiency (3 instances)
Lacks (37 instances)

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Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
ἐλαττονέω 
Elattoneo 
Usage: 1

ἐνδεής 
Endees 
Usage: 1

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

πάρειμι 
Pareimi 
Usage: 22

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

ὑστέρημα 
Husterema 
Usage: 8

χρεία 
Chreia 
Usage: 36