# G4433 πτωχεύω

πτωχεύω (ptōcheúō), Strong’s G4433: to be a beggar, i.e. (by implication) to become indigent (figuratively) KJV: become poor. Occurs 6 times.

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*ptōcheúō* — to be a beggar, i.e. (by implication) to become indigent (figuratively)

KJV: become poor

Derived from [πτωχός ptōchós](https://besorah.bible/word/G4434) (akin to G4422)

Occurs 6 times.

## Where it occurs
- [2 Corinthians 8:9](https://besorah.bible/besorah/2-corinthians/8?v=9) — For you know the grace of our Lord Yeshua the Messiah, that though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that…
- [Tobit 4:21](https://besorah.bible/tanakh-gr/tobit/4?v=21) — And fear not, my child, because we are made poor. You have much wealth, if you fear God, and depart from all sin, and…