Strong’s G3993

πενής

Part of speech

Noun, Masculine

Transliteration

penés

Pronunciation

pe-NAYS

Definition

Poor, needy

Meaning

one who works for his living; a laborer, poor man.

Usage

The term "penés" refers to someone who is economically disadvantaged, often living in a state of poverty or need. Unlike "ptochos," which denotes absolute destitution, "penés" implies a person who has limited resources and must work hard to meet basic needs. It is used to describe individuals who are not wealthy and may struggle to make ends meet, but who are not entirely without means.

Bible references

2 Corinthians 9:9