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needy

Meaning of “needy”

Poor or lacking what is needed; in need of help or provision.

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38 occurrences37 verses8 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Deuteronomy 15:11

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Proverbs 30:14
There is a generation, whose teeth are as swords, and their jaw teeth as knives, to devour the poor from off the earth, and the needy from among men.
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The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Proverbs 30:14 · retained source text

There is a generation, whose teeth are as swords, and their iaw-teeth as kniues, to deuoure the poore from off the earth, and the needy from among men.

1611 marginal notePsal.52.3. and 57.5. iob. 29.17.

Proverbs 31:9
Open thy mouth, judge righteously, and plead the cause of the poor and needy.
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1611 witness · Proverbs 31:9 · retained source text

Open thy mouth, iudge righteously, and plead the cause of the poore and needy.

1611 marginal noteLeuit. 19.15. deut. 1.16.

Proverbs 31:20
She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy.
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1611 witness · Proverbs 31:20 · retained source text

She stretcheth out her hand to the poore, yea she reacheth foorth her handes to the needy.

1611 marginal noteHebr she spreadeth.

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