πτωχεύω

ptōcheuōVerbG4433

be poor

From: from G4434 (πτωχός);

Short Definition

to be a beggar, i.e. (by implication) to become indigent (figuratively)

Full Lexicon Entry

1.to be a beggar, to beg (so chiefly in cl.).
2.to be poor as a beggar, to be destitute, poor
LXX Usage: (דָּלַל); A, (יָרַשׁ); (רוּשׁ), *

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

1 time

Appears 1 time in the New Testament. Top books include:

2 Corinthians
1

Key Passages

  • 2 Corinthians 8:9

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