Lexical Definition
πενιχρός penichrós (pen-tikh-ros') poor G:A
prolongation from the base of πένης
poor.
- necessitous
Usage: 4 forms in 4 verses
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| πενιχρὰν | poor | Luke.21.2 |
| πενιχρώ | destitute | LXX.Exod.22.25 |
| πενιχρού | of a destitute | LXX.Prov.28.15 |
| πενιχροίσ | for destitute | LXX.Prov.29.7 |
Abbott-Smith
πενιχρός, -ά, -όν (< πένομαι, v.s. πένης), [in LXX: Ex 22:25 (עָנִי), Pr 28:15 29:7 (דַּל)*;] chiefly in Comic poets and late prose (but Plato, Rep., 578 A), = πένης,
needy, poor: Lk 21:2 (for ex. in π., v. MM, xix).†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Exodus | 22:25 |
| Proverbs | 28:15 · 29:7 |
| Luke | 21:2 |
Liddell-Scott-Jones
πενιχρός-ός, ά, όν,
poor, needy, [Refs 8th c.BC+]—poetical word, found in Comedy texts, as [Refs 6th c.BC+], and in later Prose, as [LXX+5th c.BC+]: comparative πενιχρόςότερος [Refs 1st c.AD+], superlative -ότατος[Refs 2nd c.BC+]. adverb -χρῶς[Refs 4th c.BC+].by nature, [Refs 8th c.BC+]
LSJ Scripture Refs: LXX.Exod.22.25