πτωχοῖς

ptōchós

poor

Primarily, 'poor, lacking materially' — denoting a person who is destitute, lacking basic means for living, especially in financial or social status. Can refer to one who is dependent on the charity or support of others. By extension, may be used metaphorically to denote someone who is humble, needy, or lacking in resources (spiritual, social, or otherwise). In religious or philosophical contexts, can also connote those who, due to poverty, are particularly dependent on divine or communal aid or favor.

G4434

John 13:29 · Word #23

Lexicon G4434

Lemmaπτωχός
Transliterationptōchós
Strong'sG4434
DefinitionPrimarily, 'poor, lacking materially' — denoting a person who is destitute, lacking basic means for living, especially in financial or social status. Can refer to one who is dependent on the charity or support of others. By extension, may be used metaphorically to denote someone who is humble, needy, or lacking in resources (spiritual, social, or otherwise). In religious or philosophical contexts, can also connote those who, due to poverty, are particularly dependent on divine or communal aid or favor.

Morphology ADJ.S DAT M PL All morphology codes

Part of Speech ADJ.S — Substantive Adjective — An adjective functioning as a noun
Case DAT — Dative — Indirect object, means, or location
Gender M — Masculine — Grammatical masculine
Number PL — Plural — More than one

Common Translation

Phrasepoor
Literalpoor

Lexical Info

Lemmaπτωχός
Strong'sG4434

SIBI-P1 Translation G4434-05

to the destitute

Morphological NotesSubstantive adjective; dative masculine plural (Gr,NS,,,,DMP); functioning as a noun: "to/for the destitute (men/people)."
Rendering RationaleThe rendering "destitute" reflects the core sense of material and social abjectness rooted in πτώσσω (to crouch, cower). The dative masculine plural form is preserved by expressing indirect relation with "to the" and maintaining plural number.

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