אֶבְי֑וֹן
𐤀𐤁𐤉𐤅𐤍
ʼebyôwn
poor
One who is in a state of material need, lacking basic resources; often connotes a person who is socially or economically oppressed, helpless, or dependent on others for provision. The term encompasses those deprived not only of material wealth but also of status and protection, emphasizing vulnerability and neediness.
Deuteronomy 15:4 · Word #6
Lexicon H34
| Lemma | אֶבְיוֹן |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤀𐤁𐤉𐤅𐤍 |
| Transliteration | ʼebyôwn |
| Strong's | H34 |
| Definition | One who is in a state of material need, lacking basic resources; often connotes a person who is socially or economically oppressed, helpless, or dependent on others for provision. The term encompasses those deprived not only of material wealth but also of status and protection, emphasizing vulnerability and neediness. |
Morphology HAamsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | A — Adjective — Describes a noun |
| Subtype | a — Adjective — Adjective |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | poor |
SIBI-P1 Translation H34-01
man in want
| Morphological Notes | Adjective, masculine singular, absolute; used substantivally to denote a needy man. |
| Rendering Rationale | Derived from the root meaning "to desire, to want," this adjective describes a man characterized by lack and need. The masculine singular form is reflected in "man," while "in want" preserves the root idea of longing due to deprivation. |
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