עָדַר
a.dar
to lack
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Hebrew word "a.dar" (Strong's number H5737C) translated to "to lack." This action of lacking pertains to the physical realm, as indicated by its semantic domain of "Physical Action." The definition is straightforward, suggesting a state of scarcity or absence of something. The word "a.dar" is used sparingly throughout the Bible, appearing 7 times. This limited usage could imply its specific application to particular situations or events, shedding light on the nuances of the narrative. As a term related to physical circumstances, its occurrences may be tied to aspects such as food, clothing, or other material possessions. Given its restricted employment, "a.dar" conveys a precise meaning, lacking the broader connotations that might come with a more complex or flexible term. Its concise and direct essence could serve as a marker for specific moments within the biblical narrative, adding a tangible element to the storytelling process.
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Occurrences in Scripture
7 total occurrences across the text
Search in the book of Yahweh, and read: not one of these will be missing. None will lack her mate. For my mouth has commanded, and his Spirit has gathered them.
Isaiah 40:26Lift up your eyes on high, and see who has created these, who brings out their army by number. He calls them all by name. by the greatness of his might, and because he is strong in power, not one is lacking.
Isaiah 59:15Yes, truth is lacking; and he who departs from evil makes himself a prey. Yahweh saw it, and it displeased him that there was no justice.
1 Kings 4:27Those officers provided food for king Solomon, and for all who came to king Solomon’s table, every man in his month. They let nothing be lacking.
Zephaniah 3:5Yahweh, within her, is righteous. He will do no wrong. Every morning he brings his justice to light. He doesn’t fail, but the unjust know no shame.
1 Samuel 30:19There was nothing lacking to them, neither small nor great, neither sons nor daughters, neither plunder, nor anything that they had taken to them. David brought back all.
2 Samuel 17:22Then David arose, and all the people who were with him, and they passed over the Jordan. By the morning light there lacked not one of them who had not gone over the Jordan.