6 occurrences in 12 translations

'Destitute' in the Bible

But God has chosen the things which the world regards as foolish, in order to put its wise men to shame; and God has chosen the things which the world regards as destitute of influence, in order to put its powerful things to shame;

Verse ConceptsMidgetsChosen InstrumentsWeakness, SpiritualSmall Things God UsesFoolishness Of GodFoolishness Of MenShaming PeopleChosen DisciplesWise Man Or FoolMighty in its influenceWeakness

There are, I suppose, a great many kinds of languages in the world [unknown to us], and none is lacking in meaning.

Verse ConceptsLanguages ConfusedMeaningAll Languages

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
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