וְ/אֶבְיֽוֹן
𐤅/𐤀𐤁𐤉𐤅𐤍
ʼebyôwn
and needy
One who is in a state of material need, lacking basic resources; often connotes a person who is socially or economically oppressed, helpless, or dependent on others for provision. The term encompasses those deprived not only of material wealth but also of status and protection, emphasizing vulnerability and neediness.
Proverbs 31:9 · Word #7
Lexicon H34
| Lemma | אֶבְיוֹן |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤀𐤁𐤉𐤅𐤍 |
| Transliteration | ʼebyôwn |
| Strong's | H34 |
| Definition | One who is in a state of material need, lacking basic resources; often connotes a person who is socially or economically oppressed, helpless, or dependent on others for provision. The term encompasses those deprived not only of material wealth but also of status and protection, emphasizing vulnerability and neediness. |
Morphology HC/Aamsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | A — Adjective — Describes a noun |
| Subtype | a — Adjective — Adjective |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | and needy |
SIBI-P1 Translation H34-10
man in want
| Morphological Notes | Adjective, masculine singular, absolute state (with prefixed conjunction in surface form). |
| Rendering Rationale | Derived from the root אבה (“to desire, want”), אֶבְיוֹן denotes one characterized by want or lack. The masculine singular adjective is rendered "man in want" to preserve both the state of need and the masculine singular form. |
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