G4434Greekptōchoὺs
πτωχοὺς
akin to g4422 and the alternate of g4098); a beggar (as cringing), i.e., pauper (strictly denoting absolute or public mendicancy, although also used in a qualified or relative sense; whereas g3993 properly means only straitened circumstances in private), literally (often as noun) or figuratively (distressed)
34
Total Occurrences
9
Books
0
Old Testament
34
New Testament
Detailed Definition
- 1lowly, afflicted, destitute of the christian virtues and eternal riches
- 2reduced to beggary, begging, asking alms
- 3as respects their spirit
- 4destitute of wealth, influence, position, honor
- 5helpless, powerless to accomplish an end
- 6poor, needy
- 7lacking in anything
Etymology & Derivation
from ?????? (to crouch)