3737. orphanos
Strong's Lexicon
orphanos: Orphan, fatherless, bereaved

Original Word: ὀρφανός
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: orphanos
Pronunciation: or-fan-os'
Phonetic Spelling: (or-fan-os')
Definition: Orphan, fatherless, bereaved
Meaning: bereaved, an orphan, fatherless, desolate.

Word Origin: Derived from the base of ὀρφανός (orphanos), which is related to the concept of being bereft or without parents.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - Strong's Hebrew 3490: יָתוֹם (yathom) - meaning orphan or fatherless, often used in the Old Testament to describe those who are under God's special care and protection.

Usage: The Greek word "orphanos" primarily refers to someone who is without parents, specifically a father, and by extension, it can mean someone who is bereaved or left alone. In the New Testament, it is used metaphorically to describe a state of being without guidance or comfort, akin to being orphaned.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek and Jewish cultures, orphans were among the most vulnerable members of society. They often lacked protection, provision, and social standing. The care for orphans was a significant aspect of Jewish law and tradition, emphasizing God's compassion and justice. The early Christian community continued this tradition, emphasizing the importance of caring for those who were vulnerable and without family support.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
a prim. word
Definition
an orphan
NASB Translation
orphans (2).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon
STRONGS NT 3737: ὀρφανός

ὀρφανός, ὀρφανη, ὀρφανόν (ὈΡΦΟΣ, Latinorbus; (Curtius, § 404)), from Homer, Odyssey 20, 68 down, the Sept. for יָתום; bereft (of a father, of parents), James 1:27 (A. V. fatherless); of those bereft of a teacher, guide, guardian, John 14:18 (Lamentations 5:3).

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
orphaned, fatherless.

Of uncertain affinity; bereaved ("orphan"), i.e. Parentless -- comfortless, fatherless.

Forms and Transliterations
ορφανά ορφανοί ορφανοίς ορφανόν ορφανός ορφανού ορφανους ορφανούς ὀρφανούς ὀρφανοὺς ορφανώ ορφανών orphanous orphanoús orphanoùs
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Englishman's Concordance
John 14:18 Adj-AMP
GRK: ἀφήσω ὑμᾶς ὀρφανούς ἔρχομαι πρὸς
NAS: I will not leave you as orphans; I will come
KJV: leave you comfortless: I will come to
INT: I will leave you as orphans I am coming to

James 1:27 Adj-AMP
GRK: ἐστίν ἐπισκέπτεσθαι ὀρφανοὺς καὶ χήρας
NAS: to visit orphans and widows
KJV: To visit the fatherless and
INT: is to visit orphans and widows

Strong's Greek 3737
2 Occurrences


ὀρφανούς — 2 Occ.

















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