Strong's Lexicon steira: Barren, infertile Original Word: στείρα Word Origin: Derived from the Greek root στεῖρος (steiros), meaning barren or infertile. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - H6135 עֲקָרָה (aqarah): This Hebrew term is used in the Old Testament to describe barrenness, as seen in the stories of Sarah (Genesis 11:30), Rebekah (Genesis 25:21), and Hannah (1 Samuel 1:2). Usage: The term "steira" is used in the New Testament to describe a woman who is unable to conceive children. It carries the connotation of childlessness and the associated social and emotional implications in the biblical context. The word is often used to highlight miraculous births or divine intervention in the lives of those who were previously unable to bear children. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Jewish culture, barrenness was often viewed as a source of shame and social stigma. Children were considered a blessing from God, and a woman's ability to bear children was closely tied to her identity and status within the community. The inability to conceive was sometimes seen as a divine judgment or a cause for personal distress. However, the Bible also presents stories where God intervenes in the lives of barren women, turning their situations into testimonies of His power and faithfulness. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom steiros (barren) Definition barren NASB Translation barren (3), barren woman (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4723: στεῖροςστεῖρος, στεῖρα, στειρον (equivalent to στερρός, στερεός which see; whence German starr, Latinsterilis), hard, stiff; of men and animals, barren: of a woman who does not conceive, Luke 1:7, 36; Luke 23:29; Galatians 4:27. (Homer, Theocritus, the Orphica, Anthol.; the Sept. for עָקָר עֲקָרָה.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance barren. A contraction from stereos (as stiff and unnatural); "sterile" -- barren. see GREEK stereos Forms and Transliterations στειρα στείρα στείρᾳ στεῖρα στειραι στείραι στεῖραι στείραν στελέχη στέλεχος στελέχους στελέχων στερεώνται steira steîra steirai steírāi steîraiLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Luke 1:7 N-NFSGRK: ἡ Ἐλισάβετ στεῖρα καὶ ἀμφότεροι NAS: Elizabeth was barren, and they were both KJV: that Elisabeth was barren, and they INT: Elizabeth barren and both Luke 1:36 N-DFS Luke 23:29 N-NFP Galatians 4:27 N-VFS Hebrews 11:11 Noun-NFS Strong's Greek 4723 |
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