χήρας
chḗra
widows
A woman whose spouse has died, specifically one without a current marital attachment. The term primarily denotes a woman in the social status of widowhood, but may extend to connote a woman who, through the absence or loss of her husband, is left without male support or social standing. In some contexts, the word may embody not only bereavement but also the economic and social vulnerability often associated with widowhood in ancient Mediterranean societies.
James 1:27 · Word #15
Lexicon G5503
| Lemma | χήρα |
| Transliteration | chḗra |
| Strong's | G5503 |
| Definition | A woman whose spouse has died, specifically one without a current marital attachment. The term primarily denotes a woman in the social status of widowhood, but may extend to connote a woman who, through the absence or loss of her husband, is left without male support or social standing. In some contexts, the word may embody not only bereavement but also the economic and social vulnerability often associated with widowhood in ancient Mediterranean societies. |
Morphology N ACC F PL
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | ACC — Accusative — Direct object or extent |
| Gender | F — Feminine — Grammatical feminine |
| Number | PL — Plural — More than one |
Common Translation
| Phrase | widows |
| Literal | widows |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | χήρα |
| Strong's | G5503 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G5503-05
bereft women
| Morphological Notes | Noun, accusative feminine plural (Gr,N,,,,,AFP): direct object form; feminine gender; plural number. |
| Rendering Rationale | "Bereft women" reflects the root idea of deprivation or lack (χηρ-) while naturally expressing the feminine plural accusative form. It preserves both the state of loss and the specific reference to women without husbands. |
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