רוּשׁ
rush (H7326)
be poor
AI Word Study
The Hebrew word "rush" (H7326) carries the meaning of being poor. Its short definition directly conveys this sense, suggesting a state of economic hardship or lack of resources. The semantic domain of Commerce & Wealth further emphasizes its connection to financial circumstances. This word is used 24 times in the Bible, indicating its significance in various contexts. Its range of usage likely spans different genres, such as prophetic or wisdom literature, where economic conditions and social justice are often discussed. The frequency of its occurrence suggests that poverty was a pressing concern in ancient Israelite society. The significance of "rush" lies in its straightforward representation of economic hardship. It does not carry any connotations of moral judgment or shame, simply describing a state of being. This clarity makes it a valuable term for understanding the social and economic realities of ancient Israel, where poverty was a common experience for many people.
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Saul’s servants spoke those words in the ears of David. David said, “Does it seem to you a light thing to be the king’s son-in-law, since I am a poor man, and little known?”
Yahweh sent Nathan to David. He came to him, and said to him, “There were two men in one city; the one rich, and the other poor.
but the poor man had nothing, except one little ewe lamb, which he had bought and raised. It grew up together with him, and with his children. It ate of his own food, drank of his own cup, and lay in his bosom, and was like a daughter to him.
A traveler came to the rich man, and he spared to take of his own flock and of his own herd, to prepare for the wayfaring man who had come to him, but took the poor man’s lamb, and prepared it for the man who had come to him.”
The young lions do lack, and suffer hunger, but those who seek Yahweh shall not lack any good thing.
“Defend the weak, the poor, and the fatherless. Maintain the rights of the poor and oppressed.
He becomes poor who works with a lazy hand, but the hand of the diligent brings wealth.
There are some who pretend to be rich, yet have nothing. There are some who pretend to be poor, yet have great wealth.
The ransom of a man’s life is his riches, but the poor hear no threats.
An abundance of food is in poor people’s fields, but injustice sweeps it away.
The poor person is shunned even by his own neighbor, but the rich person has many friends.
Whoever mocks the poor reproaches his Maker. He who is glad at calamity shall not be unpunished.
The poor plead for mercy, but the rich answer harshly.
Better is the poor who walks in his integrity than he who is perverse in his lips and is a fool.
All the relatives of the poor shun him: how much more do his friends avoid him! He pursues them with pleas, but they are gone.
That which makes a man to be desired is his kindness. A poor man is better than a liar.
The rich and the poor have this in common: Yahweh is the maker of them all.
A needy man who oppresses the poor is like a driving rain which leaves no crops.
Better is the poor who walks in his integrity, than he who is perverse in his ways, and he is rich.
One who gives to the poor has no lack; but one who closes his eyes will have many curses.
The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: Yahweh gives sight to the eyes of both.
For out of prison he came out to be king; yes, even in his kingdom he was born poor.
If you see the oppression of the poor, and the violent taking away of justice and righteousness in a district, don’t marvel at the matter, for one official is eyed by a higher one, and there are officials over them.