Strong's Lexicon yathom: Orphan, fatherless Original Word: יָתוֹם Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to be lonely. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The corresponding Greek term in the New Testament is ὀρφανός (orphanos), Strong's Greek Number G3737. This term also means "orphan" or "fatherless" and is used in contexts that emphasize the absence of parental care and the need for divine or communal support. In John 14:18, Jesus uses this term metaphorically to assure His disciples that they will not be left as orphans, highlighting His promise of the Holy Spirit as a continual presence and comforter. Usage: The term יָתוֹם (yathom) is used in the Hebrew Bible to refer to an orphan, a child who has lost one or both parents. It is often mentioned in contexts that emphasize the need for justice, protection, and care for those who are vulnerable and without familial support. Context: The Hebrew term יָתוֹם (yathom) appears frequently in the Old Testament, underscoring the social and religious obligation to care for orphans. The plight of the orphan is often mentioned alongside widows and foreigners, groups that were particularly vulnerable in ancient Israelite society. The Mosaic Law includes specific commandments to protect orphans, ensuring they receive justice and are not oppressed or exploited (Exodus 22:22, Deuteronomy 10:18, 24:17). The prophets also echo this concern, condemning those who neglect or mistreat orphans (Isaiah 1:17, Jeremiah 7:6). The Psalms and Proverbs further highlight God's compassion and provision for orphans, portraying Him as a "father to the fatherless" (Psalm 68:5). The consistent biblical theme is that God’s people are to reflect His character by showing mercy and justice to orphans, ensuring their needs are met and their rights upheld. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom an unused word Definition an orphan NASB Translation fatherless (7), fatherless children (1), orphan (26), orphans (8). Brown-Driver-Briggs יָתוֺם noun [masculine] orphan (Late Hebrew id.; Aramaic יַתְמָא,  ; Phoenician יתם; Arabic  pupil, orphan) — יָתוֺם Exodus 22:21 29t.; plural יְתוֺמִים Exodus 22:23 8t.; suffix יְתֹמֶיךָ Jeremiah 49:11; יְתֹמָיו Isaiah 9:16; לִיתוֺמָיו Psalm 109:12; — orphan, i.e. fatherless ("" אַלְמָנָה) Exodus 22:23; Psalm 109:9; Lamentations 5:3 ("" אַין אָב); Job 24:9; Psalm 109:12; probably also Exodus 22:21; Deuteronomy 10:18; Deuteronomy 14:29; Deuteronomy 16:11,14; Deuteronomy 24:17,19,20,21; Deuteronomy 26:12,13; Deuteronomy 27:19; Psalm 94:6; Psalm 146:9; Jeremiah 7:6; Jeremiah 22:3; Zechariah 7:10; Malachi 3:5 (in all these, mentioned as helpless, exposed to injury, "" אַלְמָנָה and גֵּר); similarly, "" אַלְמָנָה Job 22:9; Job 24:3; Job 29:12; Job 31:17; Psalm 68:6; Isaiah 1:17,23; Isaiah 9:16; Isaiah 10:2; Jeremiah 49:11; Ezekiel 22:7; without אלמנה Hosea 14:4; Job 6:27; Job 31:21; Psalm 10:14; Psalm 10:18; Proverbs 23:10; Jeremiah 5:28 (in no case clear that both parents are dead). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance fatherless child, orphan From an unused root meaning to be lonely; a bereaved person -- fatherless (child), orphan. Forms and Transliterations וְ֝יָת֗וֹם וְהַיָּת֤וֹם וְהַיָּת֥וֹם וְיָת֑וֹם וְיָת֖וֹם וְיָת֛וֹם וְיָת֤וֹם וִֽיתוֹמִ֣ים והיתום ויתום ויתומים יְ֝תוֹמִ֗ים יְ֭תוֹמִים יְתֹמִ֣ים יְתֹמִֽים׃ יְתֹמֶ֖יךָ יְתֹמָ֤יו יְתוֹמִ֑ים יְתוֹמִ֖ים יְתוֹמִ֣ים יְתוֹמִ֤ים יָ֝ת֗וֹם יָת֑וֹם יָת֔וֹם יָת֖וֹם יָת֗וֹם יָת֣וֹם יָת֤וֹם יָת֥וֹם יָת֨וֹם יָתֽוֹם׃ יָתוֹם֙ יתום יתום׃ יתומים יתמיו יתמיך יתמים יתמים׃ לִיתוֹמָֽיו׃ לַיָּת֣וֹם לַיָּת֥וֹם ליתום ליתומיו׃ laiyaTom lay·yā·ṯō·wm layyāṯōwm lî·ṯō·w·māw litoMav lîṯōwmāw vehaiyaTom veyaTom vitoMim wə·hay·yā·ṯō·wm wə·yā·ṯō·wm wəhayyāṯōwm wəyāṯōwm wî·ṯō·w·mîm wîṯōwmîm yā·ṯō·wm yaTom yāṯōwm yə·ṯō·māw yə·ṯō·me·ḵā yə·ṯō·mîm yə·ṯō·w·mîm yetoMav yəṯōmāw yetoMeicha yəṯōmeḵā yetoMim yəṯōmîm yəṯōwmîmLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Exodus 22:22 HEB: כָּל־ אַלְמָנָ֥ה וְיָת֖וֹם לֹ֥א תְעַנּֽוּן׃ NAS: any widow or orphan. KJV: any widow, or fatherless child. INT: any widow orphan shall not afflict Exodus 22:24 Deuteronomy 10:18 Deuteronomy 14:29 Deuteronomy 16:11 Deuteronomy 16:14 Deuteronomy 24:17 Deuteronomy 24:19 Deuteronomy 24:20 Deuteronomy 24:21 Deuteronomy 26:12 Deuteronomy 26:13 Deuteronomy 27:19 Job 6:27 Job 22:9 Job 24:3 Job 24:9 Job 29:12 Job 31:17 Job 31:21 Psalm 10:14 Psalm 10:18 Psalm 68:5 Psalm 82:3 Psalm 94:6 42 Occurrences |
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