Strong's Lexicon ariri: Childless, barren Original Word: עֲרִירִי Word Origin: Derived from the root עָרַר (arar), which means to be barren or childless. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The concept of barrenness or childlessness in the Greek New Testament can be related to Strong's Greek entries such as 4723 (stérile) and 815 (ateknos), which also convey the idea of being without children. Usage: The Hebrew word "ariri" is used to describe a state of being without children. It conveys the idea of barrenness or the absence of offspring, often seen as a significant social and personal issue in the biblical context. This term is used to express the condition of individuals or families who do not have descendants to carry on their lineage. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite society, having children was considered a blessing and a sign of divine favor. Children were seen as a source of strength, security, and continuity for the family line. Being childless, therefore, was often viewed as a misfortune or even a curse. This cultural perspective is reflected in various biblical narratives where barrenness is a central theme, and divine intervention is sought to overcome it. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom arar Definition stripped NASB Translation childless (4). Brown-Driver-Briggs עֲרִירִי adjective stripped, specifically childless; — ׳ע Genesis 15:2 (JE), Jeremiah 22:30; plural עֲרִירִים Leviticus 20:20,21 (H). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance childless From arar; bare, i.e. Destitute (of children) -- childless. see HEBREW arar Forms and Transliterations עֲרִירִ֑י עֲרִירִ֔י עֲרִירִ֥ים ערירי ערירים ‘ă·rî·rî ‘ă·rî·rîm ‘ărîrî ‘ărîrîm ariRi ariRimLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 15:2 HEB: וְאָנֹכִ֖י הוֹלֵ֣ךְ עֲרִירִ֑י וּבֶן־ מֶ֣שֶׁק NAS: me, since I am childless, and the heir KJV: me, seeing I go childless, and the steward INT: me am childless afflicted steward Leviticus 20:20 Leviticus 20:21 Jeremiah 22:30 4 Occurrences |
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