Greek5302
ὑστερέω
hystereō
Basic Gloss
hystereō is a Greek word meaning "to be later, i.e. (by implication) to be inferior", encompassing ideas like come behind, be destitute, fail, lack.
to be later, i.e. (by implication) to be inferior; generally, to fall short (be deficient)
The Greek word hystereō means "to be later, i.e. (by implication) to be inferior; generally, to fall short (be deficient)," encompassing related ideas including come behind, be destitute, fail, lack.
Lexical data derived from Strong's Exhaustive Concordance. See full disclaimer
Word DNA
Origin
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