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Strongs H34

H34

אֶבְיוֹן (ʼebyôwn) a-m (eb-yone')
Source: from H14, in the sense of want (especially in feeling);
Meaning: destitute
KJV: beggar, needy, poor (man).

Brown, Driver, Briggs lexicon entry

אֶבְיוֹן adj. in want, needy, poor,—so, alw. abs., Dt 15:4 + 40 t.; אֶבְיֹנְךָ Ex 23:6 Dt 15:11; אֶבְיוֹנִים Am 4:1 + 14 t.; אֶבְיוֹנֵי (אֶבְיֹנֵי) Ex 23:11 Is 29:19; אֶבְיוֹנֶיהָ ψ 132:15—(Hex. only JED; mostly poet., 23 t. ψ) needy, chiefly poor (in material things); as adj. Dt 15:7, 7, 9; 24:14 ψ 109:16 (both ∥ עָנִי); elsewhere subst.; ψ 49:3 (∥ עָשִׁיר); Dt 15:4, 11; subj. to oppression & abuse Am 2:6 5:12 (both ∥ צַדִּיק) 4:1 8:6 (all ∥ דַּל) Is 32:7; Am 8:4 Ez 16:49 18:12 22:29 ψ 37:14 Jb 24:4, 14 Pr 30:14—cf. ψ 109:16 supr.—(all ∥ עָנִי) Je 5:28 (∥ יָתוֹם) 2:34; cared for by good Jb 29:16 30:25 (∥ קְשֵׁה־יוֹם) 31:19 ψ 112:9 Est 9:22; Pr 14:31 (∥ דָּל) 31:20 Je 22:16 (∥ עָנִי); care of them enjoined, negatively Ex 23:6;—cf. Dt 24:14 supr.—positively Ex 23:11 Dt 15:11 Pr 31:9 (both ∥ עָנִי)—cf. Dt 15:7, 7, 9 supr.—ψ 82:4 (∥ דַל); cared for by God Je 20:13 ψ 107:41 132:15 Jb 5:15; I S 2:8 = ψ 113:7 Is 14:30 (all ∥ דַּל) ψ 35:10 140:13 (both ∥ עָנִי), cf. Davidic king ψ 72:12 (∥ עָנִי) = v 4 בְנֵי אֶבְ׳ (∥ id.), v 13, 13 (∥ דַּל); needing help, deliverance from trouble, esp. as delivered by God ψ 9:19 12:6 40:18 = 70:6 74:21 86:1 109:22 Is 29:19 41:17 (all ∥ עָנִי) Is 25:4 (∥ דַּל) ψ 69:34 109:31. {2}

Appears in a total of 58 verses:

ISA 29:19

OET-LV: 19And_they_will_add humble_people in_YHWH joy and_needy_people_of humankind in_the_holy_one_of Yisrāʼēl/(Israel) they_will_be_glad.   (ISA_29:19)

OET-RV: 19 (ISA 29:19)

PSA 37:14

OET-LV: 14A_sword they_have_drawn wicked_people and_they_have_bent bow_of_their to_make_fall the_poor and_the_needy to_slaughter people_upright_of way.   (PSA_37:14)

OET-RV: 14The wicked have drawn out their swords and have bent their bows
 ⇔ to bring the oppressed and needy down—
 ⇔ yes, to kill those who are godly. (PSA 37:14)

JER 5:28

OET-LV: 28They_have_become_fat they_have_become_smooth also they_have_transgressed matters_of evil a_cause not they_have_pleaded the_cause_of the_fatherless and_they_will_have_success and_the_justice_of needy_people not they_have_judged.   (JER_5:28)

OET-RV: 28 (JER 5:28)

PSA 72:13

OET-LV: 13He_will_have_compassion on the_poor and_the_needy and_the_lives_of needy_people he_will_save.   (PSA_72:13)

OET-RV: 13He has pity on the poor and needy,
 ⇔ ≈ and he saves the lives of needy people. (PSA 72:13)

PSA 49:3

OET-LV: 3 both the_children_of humankind as_well_as the_children_of man alike the_rich and_the_needy.   (PSA_49:3)

OET-RV: 3I’ll talk about wisdom
 ⇔ ≈ and my inner thoughts will be about understanding. (PSA 49:3)

SA1 2:8

OET-LV: 8he_is_raising_up from_the_dust the_poor from_the_ash_heap he_lifts_up the_needy to_cause_them_to_dwell with noble_people and_a_throne_of honour he_makes_them_inherit if/because to/for_YHWH the_pillars_of the_earth and_he_set on_them the_world.   (SA1_2:8)

OET-RV: 8He lifts the poor up from the dust,
 ⇔ ≈ and lifts up the needy from the ash heap
 ⇔ so they can sit with influential people
 ⇔ ≈ and be given the seat of honour.
 ⇔ The earth’s foundations belong to Yahweh
 ⇔ he was the one who placed the world on top of them. (SA1 2:8)

EST 9:22

OET-LV: 22Like_days when they_had_rest in/among_them the_Yəhūdī from_their_of_enemies and_the_month when it_was_changed to/for_them from_sorrow into_joy and_from_mourning into_a_day good for_doing them days_of feast and_joy and_the_sending_of portions each to_his_of_neighbour and_gifts to_people.   (EST_9:22)

OET-RV: 22because those were the days when the Jews no longer had to oppose their enemies and that was the month when their sorrow and mourning had changed into a good day. Now they were instructed to make them days of feasting and happiness, and sending of gifts—to each other but also to the needy. (EST 9:22)

PSA 40:18

OET-LV: 18 and_I am_poor and_needy my_master may_he_think to_me help_of_are_my and_my_of_deliverer you my_god_of_Oh do_not delay.   (PSA_40:18)

PSA 107:41

OET-LV: 41And_he_set_on_high the_needy from_affliction and_he/it_assigned like_flock families.   (PSA_107:41)

OET-RV: 41but he protects the needy from affliction
 ⇔ and cares for his families like a shepherd with his flock. (PSA 107:41)

JOB 31:19

OET-LV: 19If I_saw one_who_was_perishing from_not_of clothing and_there_was_not covering for_person.   (JOB_31:19)

OET-RV:  ⇔  19If I ever saw someone dying from the cold due to lack of clothing,
 ⇔ or any needy person without a blanket, (JOB 31:19)

DEU 15:4

OET-LV: 4Nevertheless if/because not he_will_be among_you a_needy_person if/because surely_(bless) he_will_bless_you YHWH on_the_earth which YHWH god_of_your is_about_to_give to/for_yourself(m) an_inheritance to_take_possession_of_it.   (DEU_15:4)

OET-RV: 4However, there shouldn’t be any poor among you, because your god Yahweh will bless you in the land that he’s giving you to own as an inheritance, (DEU 15:4)

PSA 140:13

OET-LV: 13 I_know if/because_that he_will_do YHWH the_cause_of the_poor the_justice_of needy_people.   (PSA_140:13)

OET-RV: 13Surely the godly people will praise your name.
 ⇔ The upright will live peaceably in your presence. (PSA 140:13)

PSA 113:7

OET-LV: 7he_is_raising_of from_the_dust the_poor from_the_ash_heap he_lifts_up the_needy.   (PSA_113:7)

OET-RV: 7He raises the poor up out of the dirt
 ⇔ and lifts the needy up from the ash heap, (PSA 113:7)

DEU 15:11

OET-LV: 11If/because not he_will_cease the_needy from_the_midst_of the_earth/land therefore yes/correct/thus/so I am_commanding_of_you to_say generously_(open) you_will_open DOM hand_of_your to_your_of_countryman to_your_poor_of_person and_to_your_needy_of_person in_your_of_land.   (DEU_15:11)

OET-RV: 11There’ll always be poor people in your country, so I command you to give generously to the poor and needy and your fellow Israelis. (DEU 15:11)

PRO 14:31

OET-LV: 31one_who_oppresses the_poor he_reproaches his_of_maker and_is_honouring_of_him one_who_shows_favour_to the_needy.   (PRO_14:31)

OET-RV: 31Anyone who oppresses the poor, taunts their maker,
 ⇔ ^ but showing favour to a needy person honours him. (PRO 14:31)

PSA 109:31

OET-LV: 31If/because he_stands to_the_right_hand_of the_needy to_save_him from_those_who_judge_of self_of_(of)_his.   (PSA_109:31)

OET-RV: 31because he’ll stand beside any needy person
 ⇔ to save them from those who condemn them. (PSA 109:31)

ISA 41:17

OET-LV: 17the_poor_people and_the_needy_people are_seeking water and_there_was_not tongue_of_their with_thirst it_is_dry I YHWH I_will_answer_them the_god_of Yisrāʼēl/(Israel) not I_will_abandon_them.   (ISA_41:17)

OET-RV:  ⇔  17
 ⇔ 
 ⇔  (ISA 41:17)

JOB 29:16

OET-LV: 16was_a_father I to_people and_a_case_at_law of_the_one_whom_not I_knew I_investigated_it.   (JOB_29:16)

OET-RV: 16I was a father for the needy,
 ⇔ ≈ and I helped strangers present their cases. (JOB 29:16)

JOB 5:15

OET-LV: 15And_he_saved from_the_sword from_their_of_mouth and_from_the_hand_of the_strong the_needy.   (JOB_5:15)

OET-RV: 15He saves the poor from the plans of those smart people,
 ⇔ and from the actions of powerful people. (JOB 5:15)

DEU 15:7

OET-LV: 7if/because he_will_be in_you(ms) a_needy_person any_one_of your(pl)_countrymen_of_of in_one_of your(pl)_gates_of_of in_your_of_land which YHWH god_of_your is_about_to_give to/for_you(fs) not you_will_harden DOM heart_of_your and_not you_will_shut DOM hand_of_your from_your_of_countryman (the)_needy.   (DEU_15:7)

OET-RV: 7In the towns that your god Yahweh is giving you, if it so happens that any of your fellow Israelis are poor, then don’t just ignore them and refuse to help them, (DEU 15:7)

PRO 31:9

OET-LV: 9Open mouth_of_your judge righteousness and_plead_the_cause_of the_poor and_the_needy.   (PRO_31:9)

OET-RV: 9Open your mouth to promote justice,
 ⇔ and to defend the poor and needy. (PRO 31:9)

PSA 82:4

OET-LV: 4Deliver the_poor and_the_needy from_the_hand_of wicked_people rescue_them.   (PSA_82:4)

OET-RV: 4Rescue the poor and needy—
 ⇔ ≈ help them escape from the control of the wicked people. (PSA 82:4)

JER 2:34

OET-LV: 34Also on_your_two’s_of_skirts the_blood_of they_were_found of_the_lives_of needy_people innocent not in_(the)_in you_found_them if/because on all_of these_things.   (JER_2:34)

OET-RV: 34
 ⇔ 
 ⇔ 
 ⇔  (JER 2:34)

EZE 16:49

OET-LV: 49Here this it_was the_iniquity_of Şədom sister_of_your pride surfeit_of food and_security_of quietness it_belonged to/for_her/it and_to_her_of_daughters and_the_hand_of the_poor and_the_needy not she_strengthened.   (EZE_16:49)

OET-RV: 49Listen, your sister Sodom’s sin was that she was arrogant in her leisure, careless and unconcerned about anything. She didn’t assist the poor and needy people. (EZE 16:49)

JOB 30:25

OET-LV: 25(if) not did_I_weep for_the_hard_of day was_it_grieved self_of_my for_person.   (JOB_30:25)

OET-RV: 25Didn’t I weep for those having a troubled day?
 ⇔ ≈ I was upset when I saw the poor. (JOB 30:25)

PSA 9:19

OET-LV: 19 if/because not to_perpetuity he_will_be_forgotten the_needy the_hope_of afflicted_people it_will_be_lost forever.   (PSA_9:19)

OET-RV:  ⇔  19Take action, Yahweh. Don’t let evil people prevail.
 ⇔ Let the nations face you for judgement. (PSA 9:19)

PSA 35:10

OET-LV: 10All_of bones_of_my they_will_say Oh_YHWH who is_like_you who_delivers a_poor_person from_a_person_too_strong from_him/it and_the_poor and_the_needy from_one_of_who_robs_him.   (PSA_35:10)

OET-RV: 10All my bones will say, “Yahweh, who is like you,
 ⇔ who rescues the oppressed people from those who are too strong for them
 ⇔ and the poor and needy from those who try to rob them?” (PSA 35:10)

PRO 30:14

OET-LV: 14A_generation are_swords teeth_of_its and_are_knives fangs_of_its to_devour afflicted_people from_the_earth and_needy_people from_humankind.   (PRO_30:14)

OET-RV: 14There’s a generation whose teeth are swords,
 ⇔ ≈ and its fangs are knives
 ⇔ to eliminate from the earth those who are suffering,
 ⇔ ≈ and the needy from humankind. (PRO 30:14)

AMO 2:6

OET-LV: 6thus YHWH he_says on three (the)_transgressions_of Yisrāʼēl/(Israel) and_on four not I_will_revoke_it because they_sold for_silver the_righteous and_the_needy in_account_of a_pair_of_sandals.   (AMO_2:6)

OET-RV: 6This is what Yahweh says:
 ⇔ Even if Yisrael was three or four sins below the threshold,
 ⇔ I wouldn’t turn away its punishment,
 ⇔ because they sold the innocent for silver
 ⇔ ≈ and the needy for a pair of sandals. (AMO 2:6)

AMO 8:4

OET-LV: 4hear this Oh_you(pl)_who_trample_on the_needy and_to_put_an_end_to the_afflicted_people_of the_land.   (AMO_8:4)

OET-RV: 4Listen to this, you who trample the needy
 ⇔ ≈ and take the poor off the land. (AMO 8:4)

PSA 112:9

OET-LV: 9He_scatters he_gives to_(the)_people righteousness_of_his is_enduring forever horn_of_his it_will_be_exalted in_honour.   (PSA_112:9)

OET-RV: 9That person gives generously to the poor.
 ⇔ Their righteousness endures forever.
 ⇔ They will be commended with honour. (PSA 112:9)

DEU 24:14

OET-LV: 14not you_must_oppress a_hired_labourer poor and_needy one_of_your_countrymen or one_of_your_sojourner[s] who is_in_your_of_land in_your(pl)_of_gates.   (DEU_24:14)

OET-RV: 14Don’t oppress any poor or needy hired workers, whether they’re fellow Israelis or foreigners who live in your towns. (DEU 24:14)

AMO 4:1

OET-LV: 4hear the_message the_this Oh_cows_of (the)_Bāshān who are_on_the_mountain_of Shomrōn who_oppress poor_people who_crush needy_people who_say to_their_of_masters bring so_that_we_may_drink.   (AMO_4:1)

OET-RV: 4Listen to this message, you women like the cows of Bashan on Shomron’s mountain
 ⇔ you who oppress the poor,
 ⇔ ≈ you who crush the needy,
 ⇔ you who say to your husbands,
 ⇔ “Bring us drinks.” (AMO 4:1)

PSA 69:34

OET-LV: 34 if/because is_listening to needy_people YHWH and_DOM prisoners_of_his not he_despises.   (PSA_69:34)

OET-RV: 34Let heaven and earth praise him,
 ⇔ including the seas and everything in them that moves. (PSA 69:34)

PSA 72:4

OET-LV: 4He_will_judge the_poor_people_of the_people he_will_save (to)_the_children_of the_needy and_he_will_crush the_oppressor.   (PSA_72:4)

OET-RV: 4May he vindicate the poor among the people.
 ⇔ ≈ May he save the children of the needy
 ⇔ and crush the oppressors. (PSA 72:4)

PSA 12:6

OET-LV: 6 from_the_devastation_of afflicted_people from_the_groaning_of needy_people now I_will_arise YHWH he_says I_will_set in_the_safety which_he_pants to_him/it.   (PSA_12:6)

OET-RV:  ⇔  6Yahweh’s words are pure words,
 ⇔ like silver purified in a furnace on the earth
 ⇔ refined seven times over. (PSA 12:6)

PSA 72:12

OET-LV: 12If/because he_will_deliver the_needy who_cries_for_help and_the_poor and_one_who_there_is_not a_helper to_him/it.   (PSA_72:12)

OET-RV: 12because he helps any needy person who cries out
 ⇔ ≈ and the poor person who has no other helper. (PSA 72:12)

EZE 18:12

OET-LV: 12the_poor and_the_needy he_has_oppressed robberies he_has_robbed a_pledge not he_returned and_near/to the_idols he_has_lifted_up eyes_of_his abomination he_has_done.   (EZE_18:12)

OET-RV: 12who oppresses the poor and needy, who steals and robs, who doesn’t return something given as a pledge, who requests help from idols and does disgusting things, (EZE 18:12)

AMO 8:6

OET-LV: 6To_buy for_silver poor_people and_the_needy in_account_of a_pair_of_sandals and_refuse_of grain we_will_sell_grain.   (AMO_8:6)

OET-RV: 6This is so we can sell low-grade wheat.
 ⇔ We can buy the poor people with cash,
 ⇔ ≈ and the needy people for a pair of sandals.” (AMO 8:6)

JOB 24:14

OET-LV: 14To_the_light he_rises a_murderer he_kills the_poor and_the_needy and_in_the_night he_is like_thief.   (JOB_24:14)

OET-RV: 14At first light, the murderer gets up and kills the poor,
 ⇔ ≈ and in the night he’s like a thief. (JOB 24:14)

ISA 14:30

OET-LV: 30And_ the_firstborn(s)_of _they_will_graze poor_people and_needy_people to_security they_will_lie_down and_I_will_put_to_death by_famine root_of_your and_your_of_remnant it_will_kill.   (ISA_14:30)

OET-RV: 30Then the poor will graze in my pastures,
 ⇔ ≈ and the needy will lie down in safety.
 ⇔ I will kill your root with famine,
 ⇔ ≈ and it will kill your survivors. (ISA 14:30)

PSA 109:22

OET-LV: 22If/because am_poor and_needy I and_my_of_heart someone_has_pierced in_my_inner_of_being.   (PSA_109:22)

OET-RV: 22because I’m oppressed and needy,
 ⇔ and my heart is wounded within me. (PSA 109:22)

AMO 5:12

OET-LV: 12If/because I_know many transgressions_of_your(pl) and_numerous sins_of_your(pl) Oh_foes_of the_righteous Oh_you(pl)_who_take_of (of)_a_ransom and_needy_people in_gate they_turn_aside.   (AMO_5:12)

OET-RV: 12I know how many your offenses are
 ⇔ and how great your sins are—
 ⇔ you who make honest people suffer, take bribes,
 ⇔ and turn aside the needy at the community centre. (AMO 5:12)

PSA 74:21

OET-LV: 21Not let_him_turn_back the_oppressed humiliated the_poor and_the_needy may_they_praise name_of_your.   (PSA_74:21)

OET-RV: 21Don’t let the oppressed be turned back in shame.
 ⇔ Let the poor and oppressed have good reason to praise you. (PSA 74:21)

JER 20:13

OET-LV: 13sing to/for_YHWH praise DOM YHWH if/because he_has_delivered DOM the_life_of the_needy from_the_hand_of evil-doers.   (JER_20:13)

OET-RV: 13
 ⇔  (JER 20:13)

PSA 70:6

OET-LV: 6 and_I am_poor and_needy Oh_god make_haste to/for_me help_of_are_my and_my_of_deliverer you Oh_YHWH do_not delay.   (PSA_70:6)

EXO 23:6

OET-LV: 6not you_must_turn_aside the_justice_of your_needy_person in_his_case_of_at_law.   (EXO_23:6)

OET-RV: 6You mustn’t deny justice to the poor in their lawsuits. (EXO 23:6)

JOB 24:4

OET-LV: 4They_thrust_aside needy_people from_the_path together they_are_made_to_hide_themselves the_poor_people_of the_earth.   (JOB_24:4)

OET-RV: 4They turn needy people off the road.
 ⇔ ≈ The poor people in the land mustn’t be seen. (JOB 24:4)

EZE 22:29

OET-LV: 29The_people_of the_earth/land they_have_extorted extortion and_they_have_robbed robbery and_the_poor and_the_needy they_have_maltreated and_DOM the_sojourner they_have_oppressed with_not justice.   (EZE_22:29)

OET-RV: 29The land’s people have oppressed others through extortion and robbery, they mistreat the poor and needy, and they oppress foreigners by denying them justice. (EZE 22:29)

JER 22:16

OET-LV: 16He_defended the_cause_of the_poor and_the_needy then good am_not is_it the_knowledge DOM_me the_utterance_of YHWH.   (JER_22:16)

OET-RV: 16
 ⇔ 
 ⇔  (JER 22:16)

ISA 32:7

OET-LV: 7And_a_scoundrel weapons_of_his are_evil he evil_purposes he_plans to_ruin afflicted_people with_words/messages_of falsehood and_when_speaks the_needy justice.   (ISA_32:7)

OET-RV: 7 (ISA 32:7)

PRO 31:20

OET-LV: 20Palm_of_her she_spreads_out to_(the)_person and_her_of_hands she_stretches_out to_person.   (PRO_31:20)

OET-RV: 20She’s generous to the poor,
 ⇔ ≈ and reaches out to the needy. (PRO 31:20)

PSA 86:1

OET-LV: 86A_prayer of_Dāvid incline Oh_YHWH ear_of_your answer_me if/because am_poor and_needy I.   (PSA_86:1)

OET-RV: A prayer of David’s.
 ⇔  86Turn this way and listen, Yahweh,
 ⇔ and answer me because I’m weak and needy. (PSA 86:1)

DEU 15:9

OET-LV: 9Take_heed to/for_yourself(m) lest a_message it_should_be with heart_of_your worthlessness to_say the_year_of it_has_drawn_near of_the_seven the_year_of the_remission eye_of_your and_it_will_be_evil on_your_of_countryman (the)_needy and_not you_will_give to_him/it and_he_will_call_out on_you to YHWH and_it_was in_you(ms) sin.   (DEU_15:9)

OET-RV: 9Be careful not to quietly think to yourself that the seventh-year reset is close so they won’t have to pay it back. It would be wrong not to help a fellow Israeli, and if you did and he called out to Yahweh for help, then it would be counted against you as disobedience. (DEU 15:9)

PSA 109:16

OET-LV: 16Because that not he_remembered to_do loyalty and_he_harassed anyone poor and_needy and_disheartened_of heart to_put_to_them_death.   (PSA_109:16)

OET-RV: 16May Yahweh do this because this man never bothered to show any loyal commitment,
 ⇔ ^ but instead harassed the oppressed, the needy, and the disheartened to death. (PSA 109:16)

EXO 23:11

OET-LV: 11And_the_seventh_year you_will_let_it_rest and_you_will_leave_it_fallow and_they_will_eat the_needy_people_of your_people_of_of and_their_of_excess it_will_eat the_animal[s]_of the_field thus you_will_do to_your_of_vineyard to_your_olive_of_grove.   (EXO_23:11)

OET-RV: 11but in the seventh year you must let the harvest drop and just leave it there and allow the poor people to eat it. Then the animals in the countryside can eat the reminder. You must also do that to your vineyards and your olive orchards. (EXO 23:11)

PSA 132:15

OET-LV: 15Food-supply_of_its abundantly_(bless) I_will_bless its_needy_of_people I_will_satisfy food.   (PSA_132:15)

OET-RV: 15I’ll bless Tsiyyon with generous provisions.
 ⇔ Her poor people will have enough food to be satisfied. (PSA 132:15)

ISA 25:4

OET-LV: 4If/because you_have_been a_refuge for_person a_refuge for_person in_distress to_him/it a_shelter from_rainstorm a_shade from_heat if/because the_breath_of ruthless_people is_like_a_rainstorm_of a_wall.   (ISA_25:4)

OET-RV: 4
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 ⇔  (ISA 25:4)

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