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 timeAppears 1 time in the New Testament. Top books include:
2 Corinthians
1
Key Passages
- 2 Corinthians 8:9
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