The meaning of “רוּשׁ”
Understanding rûwsh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
lack, needy, (make self) poor (man). - to be destitute 1) to be poor, be in want, lack 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be poor 1a2) to...
רוּשׁ
lack, needy, (make self) poor (man). - to be destitute 1) to be poor, be in want, lack 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be poor 1a2) to be in want or hunger 1a3) poor man (subst) 1b)(Hithpolel) one impoverishing himself (participle)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Samuel 18:23 | “And Saul’s servants spake those words in the ears of David. And David said, Seemeth it to you a light thing to be a king’s son in law, seeing that I am a poor man, and lightly esteemed?” Word: רוּשׁ (rûwsh) | |
| 2 Samuel 12:3 | “But the poor man had nothing, save one little ewe lamb, which he had bought and nourished up: and it grew up together with him, and with his children; it did eat of his own meat, and drank of his own cup, and lay in his bosom, and was unto him as a daughter.” Word: רוּשׁ (rûwsh) | |
| Psalms 82:3 | “Defend the poor and fatherless: do justice to the afflicted and needy.” Word: רוּשׁ (rûwsh) | |
| Proverbs 19:7 | “All the brethren of the poor do hate him: how much more do his friends go far from him? he pursueth them with words, yet they are wanting to him.” Word: רוּשׁ (rûwsh) | |
| Ecclesiastes 5:8 | “If thou seest the oppression of the poor, and violent perverting of judgment and justice in a province, marvel not at the matter: for he that is higher than the highest regardeth; and there be higher than they.” Word: רוּשׁ (rûwsh) |
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