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)