Refiner Word Study penes (G3993)
G3993  ·  Greek  ·  Strong's Concordance
πένης
penes
1 occurrences in Scripture Greek

"pr. one who labors for his bread; poor, needy, 2 Cor. 9:9*"

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Definition and meaning

What does penes mean in Greek?

1
Occurrences in Scripture
G3993
Strong's number
Greek
Original language

pr. one who labors for his bread; poor, needy, 2 Cor. 9:9*

In the original Greek the word is written: πένης

Scripture references

Top 1 Bible verses with penes

These are the most notable occurrences of penes (G3993) across the King James Bible.

2 Corinthians 9:9

(As it is written, He hath dispersed abroad; he hath given to the poor: his righteousness remaineth for ever.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions about penes

What does penes mean in Greek?

Strong's G3993 (penes) is a Greek word that means: pr. one who labors for his bread; poor, needy, 2 Cor. 9:9* It appears 1 times in the King James Bible.

How many times does penes appear in the Bible?

The word penes (G3993) appears 1 times in the original Greek text.

What is Strong's number G3993?

Strong's G3993 is penes, a Greek word defined as: pr. one who labors for his bread; poor, needy, 2 Cor. 9:9*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.

Is penes in the Old Testament or New Testament?

penes is a Greek word found in the New Testament.