Greek Word Study
The meaning of “ὀρφανός”
Understanding orphanós reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
of uncertain affinity comfortless, fatherless. - bereaved ("orphan"), i.e. parentless
G3737
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
ὀρφανός
Phoneticor-fan-os'
Transliterationorphanós
Grammar Code
G:A
Greek Adjective
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
of uncertain affinity comfortless, fatherless. - bereaved ("orphan"), i.e. parentless
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| John 14:18 | “I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you.” Word: ὀρφανός (orphanós) | |
| James 1:27 | “Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, To visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep himself unspotted from the world. ” Word: ὀρφανός (orphanós) |