Strong's Lexicon misken: Poor, needy Original Word: מִסְכֵּן Word Origin: Derived from the root סָכַן (sakan), which means "to be poor" or "to be in need." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G4434 (πτωχός, ptochos) - Often used in the New Testament to describe the poor, such as in the Beatitudes: "Blessed are the poor in spirit" (Matthew 5:3). Usage: The Hebrew word "misken" refers to someone who is poor or in a state of need. It is used to describe individuals who lack material wealth or resources and are often dependent on others for support. The term conveys a sense of vulnerability and humility, highlighting the social and economic challenges faced by such individuals. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite society, poverty was a significant social issue. The Law of Moses included numerous provisions to protect and support the poor, such as gleaning laws (Leviticus 19:9-10) and the Year of Jubilee (Leviticus 25). The community was encouraged to show compassion and provide for those in need, reflecting God's concern for justice and mercy. The poor were often seen as having a special place in God's heart, and their plight was a test of the community's righteousness. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain derivation Definition poor NASB Translation poor (3), poor man (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs מִסְכֵּן adjective poor, only Ecclesiastes (Late Hebrew id.; Aramaic id.;  PS2632; Arabic  ; Ethiopic  Di382; √ dubious; usually derived from III. סכן q. v.; perhaps loan-word; according to JenZA iv (1889), 271 f Zimib. vii (1892), 353 = Assyrian muškênu, beggar, needy one); — always absolute ׳מ: — וְחָכָם ׳יֶלֶד מ Ecclesiastes 4:13 (opposed to מֶלֶח זֶקֵן וּכְסִיל); חָכָם ׳אִישׁ מ Ecclesiastes 9:15, ׳הָאִישׁ הַמּ Ecclesiastes 9:15; as substantive ׳הַמּ Ecclesiastes 9:16 the poor man. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance poor man From cikluwth; indigent -- poor (man). see HEBREW cikluwth Forms and Transliterations הַמִּסְכֵּ֖ן הַמִּסְכֵּן֙ המסכן מִסְכֵּ֖ן מִסְכֵּן֙ מסכן ham·mis·kên hammisKen hammiskên mis·kên misKen miskênLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Ecclesiastes 4:13 HEB: ט֛וֹב יֶ֥לֶד מִסְכֵּ֖ן וְחָכָ֑ם מִמֶּ֤לֶךְ NAS: A poor yet wise lad KJV: Better [is] a poor and a wise child INT: is better lad A poor wise king Ecclesiastes 9:15 Ecclesiastes 9:15 Ecclesiastes 9:16 4 Occurrences |
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