Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “מִסְכֵּן”
Understanding miçkên reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
poor (man). - indigent 1) poor, poor man
H4542
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
מִסְכֵּן
Phoneticmis-kane'
Transliterationmiçkên
Grammar Code
H:A
Hebrew Adjective
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
poor (man). - indigent 1) poor, poor man
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
3 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Ecclesiastes 4:13 | “Better is a poor and a wise child than an old and foolish king, who will no more be admonished.” Word: מִסְכֵּן (miçkên) | |
| Ecclesiastes 9:15 | “Now there was found in it a poor wise man, and he by his wisdom delivered the city; yet no man remembered that same poor man.” Word: מִסְכֵּן (miçkên) | |
| Ecclesiastes 9:16 | “Then said I, Wisdom is better than strength: nevertheless the poor man’s wisdom is despised, and his words are not heard.” Word: מִסְכֵּן (miçkên) |
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