πτωχεία
ptōcheiapovertyHow to read Greek
greekNew TestamentNoun · feminine3 occurrences2 books3 verses
Definition
πτωχεία, -ας, ἡ
(πτωχεύω), [in LXX chiefly for עֳנִי ;]
beggary, destitution: 2 Corinthians 8:2; 8:9, Revelation 2:9.
Hebrew words it translates
The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as πτωχεία:
- עֳנִיo.ni“affliction”always
Usage patterns
Occurrences
3 total
- 2 Corinthians 8:2πτωχεία · povertyIn the terrible ordeal they suffered, their abundant joy and deep poverty overflowed into rich generosity.
- 2 Corinthians 8:9πτωχείᾳ · povertyFor you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for your sake He became poor, so that you through His poverty might become rich.
- Revelation 2:9πτωχείαν · povertyI know your affliction and your poverty—though you are rich! And I am aware of the slander of those who falsely claim to be Jews, but are in fact a synagogue of Satan.