Greek Word Study

The meaning of πενιχρός

Understanding penichrós reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

prolongation from the base of πένης poor. - necessitous

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πενιχρός

Phoneticpen-tikh-ros'
Transliterationpenichrós
Grammar Code
G:A
Greek Adjective
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

prolongation from the base of πένης poor. - necessitous

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

1 total references
ReferenceText
Luke 21:2

And he saw also a certain poor widow casting in thither two mites.

Word: πενιχρός (penichrós)

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