חַסִּר
chas.sir
lacking
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Hebrew word H2627, chas.sir, is defined as "lacking." In the context of its semantic domain, which includes royalty and authority, it suggests a deficiency or absence of power or status. Given its rare occurrence in the Bible, a single instance implies its usage may be highly specific or nuanced. The use of this word likely conveys a sense of inferiority or weakness within the realm of royalty or authority. Its connection to the concept of "lacking" reinforces this idea, suggesting a shortfall in the usual characteristics or attributes associated with these positions of power. Without further context, the exact nuances of its meaning and application remain unclear; however, its focus on deficiency hints at a context where the usual powers or status of royalty or authority are being referenced.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence across the text