Lexicon entry · Greek
G4432πτωχείαptōcheia
povertyPart of speech: Greek Noun (Feminine)
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How while they were undergoing every sort of trouble, and were in the greatest need, they took all the greater joy in being able to give freely to the needs of others.
πτωχεία ptōcheia “poverty”
For you see the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, how though he had wealth, he became poor on your account, so that through his need you might have wealth.
πτωχείᾳ ptōcheia “poverty”
I have knowledge of your troubles and how poor you are (but you have true wealth), and the evil words of those who say they are Jews, and are not, but are a Synagogue of Satan.
πτωχείαν, ptōcheian “poverty —”