Greek Word Study
The meaning of “ἄτεκνος”
Understanding áteknos reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
childless, without children.
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
ἄτεκνος
Phoneticat'-ek-nos
Transliterationáteknos
Grammar Code
G:A
Greek Adjective
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
childless, without children.
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
3 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Luke 20:28 | “Saying, Master, Moses wrote unto us, If any man’s brother die, having a wife, and he die without children, that his brother should take his wife, and raise up seed unto his brother.” Word: ἄτεκνος (áteknos) | |
| Luke 20:29 | “There were therefore seven brethren: and the first took a wife, and died without children.” Word: ἄτεκνος (áteknos) | |
| Luke 20:30 | “And the second took her to wife, and he died childless.” Word: ἄτεκνος (áteknos) |