Berean Strong's Lexicon aqar: Barren, sterile Original Word: עָקָר Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root עָקַר (aqar), meaning "to pluck up" or "to root out." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G4723: στεῖρος (steiros) - barren, sterile Usage: The Hebrew word "aqar" is used to describe a state of barrenness or sterility, particularly in the context of women who are unable to conceive children. This term is often used in the Hebrew Bible to highlight the challenges and social stigma associated with childlessness in ancient Israelite society. It underscores the deep desire for offspring and the cultural importance placed on fertility. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, fertility was highly valued, and children were considered a blessing from God. Barrenness was often seen as a source of shame and distress for women, as it affected their social standing and security. The ability to bear children was crucial for the continuation of family lineage and inheritance. Consequently, stories of barren women in the Bible, such as Sarah, Rebekah, Rachel, and Hannah, often emphasize divine intervention and the fulfillment of God's promises through miraculous births. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as eqer Definition barren NASB Translation barren (8), barren one (1), barren woman (1), barren woman (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs עָקָר adjective barren; — ׳ע of male Deuteronomy 7:14, עֲקָרָה of female Deuteronomy 7:14 (mankind and beasts), Exodus 23:26 (E; female); elsewhere of women Genesis 11:30; Genesis 25:21; Genesis 29:31 (all J), Judges 13:2,3; 1 Samuel 2:5; Job 24:21; Psalm 113:9 (עֲקֶרֶת construct); of personified Zion Isaiah 54:1. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance sterile male or barren woman From aqar; sterile (as if extirpated in the generative organs) -- (X male or female) barren (woman). see HEBREW aqar Forms and Transliterations וַֽעֲקָרָ֖ה וַעֲקָרָ֖ה ועקרה עֲ֭קָרָה עֲקֶ֬רֶת עֲקָרָ֑ה עֲקָרָ֖ה עֲקָרָֽה׃ עֲקָרָה֙ עָקָ֥ר עקר עקרה עקרה׃ עקרת ‘ă·qā·rāh ‘ā·qār ‘ă·qe·reṯ ‘āqār ‘ăqārāh ‘ăqereṯ aKar akaRah aKeret vaakaRah wa‘ăqārāh wa·‘ă·qā·rāhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 11:30 HEB: וַתְּהִ֥י שָׂרַ֖י עֲקָרָ֑ה אֵ֥ין לָ֖הּ NAS: Sarai was barren; she had no child. KJV: But Sarai was barren; she [had] no child. INT: become Sarai was barren had child Genesis 25:21 Genesis 29:31 Exodus 23:26 Deuteronomy 7:14 Deuteronomy 7:14 Judges 13:2 Judges 13:3 1 Samuel 2:5 Job 24:21 Psalm 113:9 Isaiah 54:1 12 Occurrences |
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