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πτωχεία G4432
G4432 is the Greek word πτωχεία, transliterated ptōcheía. The King James Version most often renders it poverty.
What it means
beggary, i.e. indigence (literally or figuratively).
Where it comes from
from G4433 (πτωχεύω).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 3 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: poverty.
Verses using πτωχεία
All 3 verses, quoted in full.
2 Corinthians 8:2 · KJV
How that in a great trial of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded unto the riches of their liberality.
2 Corinthians 8:9 · KJV
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.
Revelation 2:9 · KJV
I know thy works, and tribulation, and poverty, (but thou art rich) and I know the blasphemy of them which say they are Jews, and are not, but are the synagogue of Satan.
Common questions
What does Strong's G4432 mean?
G4432 is the Greek word πτωχεία (ptōcheía), meaning beggary, i.e. indigence (literally or figuratively).
How is G4432 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it poverty (3 times).
How many times does G4432 appear in the Bible?
πτωχεία (ptōcheía) is tagged in 3 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G4432 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G4433 (πτωχεύω).
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