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Lexicon :: Strong's G3993 - penēs

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πένης
Transliteration
penēs (Key)
Pronunciation
pen'-ace
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Part of Speech
adjective
Root Word (Etymology)
From a primary peno (to toil for daily subsistence)
Dictionary Aids

Vine's Expository Dictionary: View Entry

TDNT Reference: 6:37,824

Trench's Synonyms: xxxvi. πένης, πτωχός.

Strong’s Definitions

πένης pénēs, pen'-ace; from a primary πένω pénō (to toil for daily subsistence); starving, i.e. indigent:—poor. Compare G4434.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 1x

The KJV translates Strong's G3993 in the following manner: poor (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 1x
The KJV translates Strong's G3993 in the following manner: poor (1x).
Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
πένης pénēs, pen'-ace; from a primary πένω pénō (to toil for daily subsistence); starving, i.e. indigent:—poor. Compare G4434.
STRONGS G3993:
πένης, πένητος, ὁ (πένομαι to work for one's living; the Latinpenuria and Greek πεινάω are akin to it (cf. Vanicek, p. 1164); hence, πένης equivalent to ἐκ πόνου καί ἐνεργείας τό ζῆν ἔχων, Etym. Magn.), poor: 2 Corinthians 9:9. (From Sophocles and Herodotus down; the Sept. for אֶבְיון, עָנִי, דַּל, רָשׁ, etc.)
THAYER’S GREEK LEXICON, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

2 Corinthians
9:9

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number G3993 matches the Greek πένης (penēs),
which occurs 71 times in 69 verses in the LXX Greek.

Page 1 / 2 (Exo 23:3–Pro 31:9)

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Unchecked Copy Box Exo 23:3

Unchecked Copy BoxExo 23:3 - and you must not show partiality to a poor man in his lawsuit.

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Unchecked Copy Box Exo 23:6

Unchecked Copy BoxExo 23:6 - "You must not turn away justice for your poor people in their lawsuits.

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Unchecked Copy Box Deu 15:11

Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 15:11 - There will never cease to be some poor people in the land; therefore, I am commanding you to make sure you open your hand to your fellow Israelites who are needy and poor in your land.

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Unchecked Copy Box Deu 24:14

Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 24:14 - You must not oppress a lowly and poor servant, whether one from among your fellow Israelites or from the resident foreigners who are living in your land and villages.

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Unchecked Copy Box Deu 24:15

Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 24:15 - You must pay his wage that very day before the sun sets, for he is poor and his life depends on it. Otherwise he will cry out to the LORD against you, and you will be guilty of sin.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Sa 2:8

Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 2:8 - He lifts the weak from the dust; he raises the poor from the ash heap to seat them with princes and to bestow on them an honored position. The foundations of the earth belong to the LORD, and he has placed the world on them.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Sa 12:1

Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 12:1 - So the LORD sent Nathan to David. When he came to David, Nathan said, "There were two men in a certain city, one rich and the other poor.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Sa 12:3

Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 12:3 - But the poor man had nothing except for a little lamb he had acquired. He raised it, and it grew up alongside him and his children. It used to eat his food, drink from his cup, and sleep in his arms. It was just like a daughter to him.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Sa 12:4

Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 12:4 - "When a traveler arrived at the rich man's home, he did not want to use one of his own sheep or cattle to feed the traveler who had come to visit him. Instead, he took the poor man's lamb and cooked it for the man who had come to visit him."

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 34:28

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 34:28 - so that they caused the cry of the poor to come before him, so that he hears the cry of the needy.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 9:9

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 9:9 - Consequently the LORD provides safety for the oppressed; he provides safety in times of trouble.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 9:12

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 9:12 - For the one who takes revenge against murderers took notice of the oppressed; he did not overlook their cry for help

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 9:18

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 9:18 - for the needy are not permanently ignored, the hopes of the oppressed are not forever dashed.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 10:8

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 10:8 - He waits in ambush near the villages; in hidden places he kills the innocent. His eyes look for some unfortunate victim.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 10:10

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 10:10 - His victims are crushed and beaten down; they are trapped in his sturdy nets.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 10:12

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 10:12 - Rise up, LORD! O God, strike him down! Do not forget the oppressed!

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 10:17

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 10:17 - LORD, you have heard the request of the oppressed; you make them feel secure because you listen to their prayer.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 11:4

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 11:4 - The LORD is in his holy temple; the LORD's throne is in heaven. His eyes watch; his eyes examine all people.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 12:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 12:5 - "Because of the violence done to the oppressed, because of the painful cries of the needy, I will spring into action," says the LORD. "I will provide the safety they so desperately desire."

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 22:26

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 22:26 - Let the oppressed eat and be filled! Let those who seek his help praise the LORD! May you live forever!

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 35:10

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 35:10 - With all my strength I will say, "O LORD, who can compare to you? You rescue the oppressed from those who try to overpower them; the oppressed and needy from those who try to rob them."

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 37:14

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 37:14 - Evil men draw their swords and prepare their bows, to bring down the oppressed and needy, and to slaughter those who are godly.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 40:17

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 40:17 - I am oppressed and needy! May the Lord pay attention to me! You are my helper and my deliverer! O my God, do not delay!

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 41:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 41:1 - How blessed is the one who treats the poor properly! When trouble comes, the LORD delivers him.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 49:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 49:2 - Pay attention, all you people, both rich and poor!

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 69:33

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 69:33 - For the LORD listens to the needy; he does not despise his captive people.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 70:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 70:5 - I am oppressed and needy! O God, hurry to me! You are my helper and my deliverer! O LORD, do not delay!

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 72:4

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 72:4 - He will defend the oppressed among the people; he will deliver the children of the poor and crush the oppressor.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 72:12

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 72:12 - For he will rescue the needy when they cry out for help, and the oppressed who have no defender.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 72:13

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 72:13 - He will take pity on the poor and needy; the lives of the needy he will save.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 74:19

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 74:19 - Do not hand the life of your dove over to a wild animal! Do not continue to disregard the lives of your oppressed people!

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 74:21

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 74:21 - Do not let the afflicted be turned back in shame! Let the oppressed and poor praise your name!

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 82:3

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 82:3 - Defend the cause of the poor and the fatherless! Vindicate the oppressed and suffering!

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 82:4

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 82:4 - Rescue the poor and needy! Deliver them from the power of the wicked!

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 86:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 86:1 - Listen O LORD! Answer me! For I am oppressed and needy.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 107:41

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 107:41 - Yet he protected the needy from oppression, and cared for his families like a flock of sheep.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 109:16

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 109:16 - For he never bothered to show kindness; he harassed the oppressed and needy, and killed the disheartened.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 109:22

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 109:22 - For I am oppressed and needy, and my heart beats violently within me.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 109:31

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 109:31 - because he stands at the right hand of the needy, to deliver him from those who threaten his life.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 112:9

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 112:9 - He generously gives to the needy; his integrity endures. He will be vindicated and honored.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 113:7

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 113:7 - He raises the poor from the dirt, and lifts up the needy from the garbage pile,

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 140:12

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 140:12 - I know that the LORD defends the cause of the oppressed and vindicates the poor.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 14:21

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 14:21 - The one who despises his neighbor sins, but whoever is kind to the needy is blessed.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 14:31

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 14:31 - The one who oppresses the poor insults his Creator, but whoever shows favor to the needy honors him.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 22:16

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 22:16 - The one who oppresses the poor to increase his own gain and the one who gives to the rich - both end up only in poverty.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 22:22

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 22:22 - Do not exploit a poor person because he is poor and do not crush the needy in court,

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 23:4

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 23:4 - Do not wear yourself out to become rich; be wise enough to restrain yourself.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 28:11

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 28:11 - A rich person is wise in his own eyes, but a discerning poor person can evaluate him properly.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 30:14

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 30:14 - There is a generation whose teeth are like swords and whose molars are like knives to devour the poor from the earth and the needy from among the human race.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 31:9

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 31:9 - Open your mouth, judge in righteousness, and plead the cause of the poor and needy.

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