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Original Word:עָקָר
Part of Speech:Adjective
Transliteration:`aqar
Pronunciation:ah-KAHR
Phonetic Spelling:(aw-kawr')
Definition:Barren, sterile
Meaning:sterile

Word Origin:Derived from the Hebrew root עָקַר (aqar), meaning "to pluck up" or "to root out."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G4723: στεῖρος (steiros) - barren, sterile

Usage:The Hebrew word "aqar" is used to describe a state of barrenness or sterility, particularly in the context of women who are unable to conceive children. This term is often used in the Hebrew Bible to highlight the challenges and social stigma associated with childlessness in ancient Israelite society. It underscores the deep desire for offspring and the cultural importance placed on fertility.

Cultural and Historical Background:In ancient Israel, fertility was highly valued, and children were considered a blessing from God. Barrenness was often seen as a source of shame and distress for women, as it affected their social standing and security. The ability to bear children was crucial for the continuation of family lineage and inheritance. Consequently, stories of barren women in the Bible, such as Sarah, Rebekah, Rachel, and Hannah, often emphasize divine intervention and the fulfillment of God's promises through miraculous births.

Word Origin
from the same aseqer
Definition
barren
NASB Translation
barren (8), barren one (1), barren woman (1), barren woman (1).

; — of maleDeuteronomy 7:14, of femaleDeuteronomy 7:14 (mankind and beasts),Exodus 23:26 (E; female); elsewhere of womenGenesis 11:30;Genesis 25:21;Genesis 29:31 (all J),Judges 13:2,3;1 Samuel 2:5;Job 24:21;Psalm 113:9 ( construct); of personified ZionIsaiah 54:1.

sterile male or barren woman

Fromaqar; sterile (as if extirpated in the generative organs) -- (X male or female) barren (woman).

see HEBREWaqar

וַֽעֲקָרָ֖ה וַעֲקָרָ֖ה ועקרה עֲ֭קָרָה עֲקֶ֬רֶת עֲקָרָ֑ה עֲקָרָ֖ה עֲקָרָֽה׃ עֲקָרָה֙ עָקָ֥ר עקר עקרה עקרה׃ עקרת ‘ă·qā·rāh ‘ā·qār ‘ă·qe·reṯ ‘āqār ‘ăqārāh ‘ăqereṯ aKar akaRah aKeret vaakaRah wa‘ăqārāh wa·‘ă·qā·rāhInterlinear Greek •Interlinear Hebrew •Strong's Numbers •Englishman's Greek Concordance •Englishman's Hebrew Concordance •Parallel Texts

Genesis 11:30
HEB:וַתְּהִ֥י שָׂרַ֖י עֲקָרָ֑ה אֵ֥ין לָ֖הּ
NAS: Saraiwas barren; she had no child.
KJV: But Saraiwas barren; she [had] no child.
INT: become Saraiwas barren had child

Genesis 25:21
HEB:אִשְׁתּ֔וֹ כִּ֥י עֲקָרָ֖ה הִ֑וא וַיֵּעָ֤תֶר
NAS: becauseshe was barren; and the LORD
KJV: his wife,because she [was] barren: and the LORD
INT: of his wife becausewas barren he answered

Genesis 29:31
HEB:רַחְמָ֑הּ וְרָחֵ֖ל עֲקָרָֽה׃
NAS: her womb, but Rachelwas barren.
KJV: her womb: but Rachel[was] barren.
INT: her womb Rachelwas barren

Exodus 23:26
HEB:תִהְיֶ֛ה מְשַׁכֵּלָ֥ה וַעֲקָרָ֖ה בְּאַרְצֶ֑ךָ אֶת־
NAS: one miscarryingor barren in your land;
KJV: There shall nothing cast their young,nor be barren, in thy land:
INT: become miscarryingbarren your land the number

Deuteronomy 7:14
HEB:יִהְיֶ֥ה בְךָ֛ עָקָ֥ר וַֽעֲקָרָ֖ה וּבִבְהֶמְתֶּֽךָ׃
NAS: there will be nomale or female barren among you or among your cattle.
KJV: above all people:there shall not be male or female barren
INT: will be no becomebarren barren your cattle

Deuteronomy 7:14
HEB:בְךָ֛ עָקָ֥ר וַֽעֲקָרָ֖ה וּבִבְהֶמְתֶּֽךָ׃
KJV: there shall not be maleor female barren among you, or among your cattle.
INT: become barrenbarren your cattle

Judges 13:2
HEB:מָנ֑וֹחַ וְאִשְׁתּ֥וֹ עֲקָרָ֖ה וְלֹ֥א יָלָֽדָה׃
NAS: and his wifewas barren and had borne
KJV: and his wife[was] barren, and bare
INT: was Manoah and his wifewas barren no borne

Judges 13:3
HEB:נָ֤א אַתְּ־ עֲקָרָה֙ וְלֹ֣א יָלַ֔דְתְּ
NAS: now,you are barren and have borne
KJV: and saidunto her, Behold now, thou [art] barren, and bearest
INT: now youare barren no borne

1 Samuel 2:5
HEB:חָדֵ֑לּוּ עַד־ עֲקָרָה֙ יָלְדָ֣ה שִׁבְעָ֔ה
NAS: [to hunger]. Eventhe barren gives birth
KJV: ceased:so that the barren hath born
INT: cease Eventhe barren gives to seven

Job 24:21
HEB: רֹעֶ֣ה עֲ֭קָרָה לֹ֣א תֵלֵ֑ד
NAS: He wrongsthe barren woman And does
KJV: He evil entreateththe barren [that] beareth
INT: wrongsthe barren no beareth

Psalm 113:9
HEB: מֽוֹשִׁיבִ֨י ׀ עֲקֶ֬רֶת הַבַּ֗יִת אֵֽם־
NAS:He makes the barren woman abide
KJV:He maketh the barren woman to keep
INT: abidethe barren the house mother

Isaiah 54:1
HEB: רָנִּ֥י עֲקָרָ֖ה לֹ֣א יָלָ֑דָה
NAS: Shout for joy,O barren one, you who have borne
KJV: Sing,O barren, thou [that] didst not bear;
INT: Shoutbarren no have borne

12 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 6135
12 Occurrences

‘ā·qār — 1 Occ.
‘ă·qā·rāh — 8 Occ.
‘ă·qe·reṯ — 1 Occ.
wa·‘ă·qā·rāh — 2 Occ.