2 occurrences in 12 translations

'Destitute' in the Bible

Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly.

Verse ConceptsDiscernment, Nature OfDestitutesWisdom, Human Importance

A destitute leader who oppresses the pooris like a driving rain that leaves no food.

Verse ConceptsRich, ThePitilessnessPitilessness CondemnedNot Helping The Poor

Bible Theasaurus

Barren (62 instances)
Destitute (60 instances)
Devoid (13 instances)
Impoverished (17 instances)
Indigent (2 instances)
Innocent (124 instances)
Poverty-Stricken (2 instances)

Reverse Interlinear

Strong's
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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