ὀρφανός

orphanosAdjectiveG3737

orphan

From: of uncertain affinity;

Short Definition

bereaved ("orphan"), i.e. parentless

Full Lexicon Entry

1.prop., orphan, fatherless
2.In a general sense (as also in cl.; see LS; and cf. MM, xviii), bereft, friendless, desolate
LXX Usage: for יָתוֹם

Grammar

Part of Speech Adjective

Morphology G:A

DescriptionGreek Adjective

Occurrences

2 times

Appears 2 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

James
1
John
1

Key Passages

  • James 1:27
  • John 14:18

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