χήρα
chēraNoun (Feminine)G5503
widow
From: feminine of a presumed derivative apparently from the base of G5490 (χάσμα) through the idea of deficiency;
Short Definition
a widow (as lacking a husband), literally or figuratively
Full Lexicon Entry
a widow: (Rec., R, mg.),; γυνὴ χ.; of one of an ordo viduarum (see CGT, in l); metaphorically, of a city forsaken.
LXX Usage: chiefly for אַלְמָנָה
Grammar
Part of Speech Noun (Feminine)
Morphology G:N-F
DescriptionGreek Noun, Feminine
Occurrences
25 timesAppears 25 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
Luke
9
1 Timothy
6
Acts
3
Mark
3
1 Corinthians
1
Key Passages
- 1 Corinthians 7:8
- 1 Timothy 5:11
- James 1:27
- Luke 21:2
- Matthew 23:14
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