G4433: πτωχεύω
ptōcheúō · “be poor”
Definition
to be a beggar, i.e. (by implication) to become indigent (figuratively)
KJV translates it as: become poor
Word origin: from G4434 (πτωχός);
Extended definition
πτωχεύω
(πτωχός), [in LXX: Jdg.6:6, Psa.79:8 (דָּלַל); Jdg.14:15 A, Pro.23:21 (יָרַשׁ); Psa.34:10 (רוּשׁ), Tob.4:21 * ;]
1. to be a beggar, to beg (so chiefly in cl.).
2. to be poor as a beggar, to be destitute, poor: opposite to πλούσιος ὤν, 2Co.8:9.†
(AS)
(πτωχός), [in LXX: Jdg.6:6, Psa.79:8 (דָּלַל); Jdg.14:15 A, Pro.23:21 (יָרַשׁ); Psa.34:10 (רוּשׁ), Tob.4:21 * ;]
1. to be a beggar, to beg (so chiefly in cl.).
2. to be poor as a beggar, to be destitute, poor: opposite to πλούσιος ὤν, 2Co.8:9.†
(AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G4433 is translated
- he became poor ×1
Bible verses with G4433 (ptōcheúō)
Ptōcheúō appears in 1 verse.
- 2 Corinthians 8:9
For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that ye through his poverty might be rich.