Lexicon ariri: Childless, barren Original Word: עֲרִירִי Strong's Exhaustive Concordance childless From arar; bare, i.e. Destitute (of children) -- childless. see HEBREW arar 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). Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to be childless.Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The corresponding Greek term in the Septuagint and New Testament that aligns with the concept of being childless is Strong's Greek Number G815, ἄτεκνος (ateknos), which also means "childless" or "without children." This term is used in contexts that similarly emphasize the absence of offspring and the implications thereof. Usage: The word עֲרִירִי appears in the Hebrew Bible to describe a state of being without children, emphasizing a lack of heirs or descendants. It is used in contexts that highlight the social and personal implications of childlessness in ancient Israelite society. Context: The term עֲרִירִי is used in the Hebrew Bible to convey the condition of being childless, which was often seen as a significant misfortune in the cultural and religious context of ancient Israel. This state was not only a personal sorrow but also a social disadvantage, as children were considered a blessing and a means of continuing one's lineage and legacy. The absence of offspring could imply a lack of divine favor or fulfillment of God's promises. In Genesis 15:2, Abram expresses his concern to God, saying, "O Lord GOD, what can You give me, since I remain childless (עֲרִירִי), and the heir of my house is Eliezer of Damascus?" (BSB). This highlights the deep desire for progeny and the cultural importance placed on having descendants. The term is also used in Jeremiah 22:30, where it is declared that Jehoiachin will be "childless" in terms of not having a successor to sit on the throne of David, indicating a cessation of his royal line. 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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