ὀρφανός

orphanos · /or-fan-os'/

Number

G3737

Language

Greek

Original word

ὀρφανός

Transliteration

orphanos

Pronunciation

or-fan-os'

KJV occurrences

2 verses

Definition

of uncertain affinity; bereaved ("orphan"), i.e. parentless:--comfortless, fatherless.

KJV: comfortless, fatherless

Root / derivation: of uncertain affinity

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ὀρφανός across 2 verses.

comfortless1×

fatherless1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

2 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

John1 verse

John 14:18

I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you. comfortless: or, orphans

James1 verse

James 1:27

Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, To visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep himself unspotted from the world.

Topics that use this word

Afflictions and Adversities Afflicted Saints Afflicted, Duty Toward The Affliction, Consolation Under Communion With God Doer Missionaries, All Christians Should Be As Nazarites Orphan Poor Righteousness Sick, The

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G3737 (orphanos) mean?

of uncertain affinity; bereaved ("orphan"), i.e. parentless:--comfortless, fatherless.

How many times does G3737 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G3737 (ὀρφανός) appears in 2 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “comfortless.”

How is orphanos translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G3737 is rendered as “comfortless” (1×), “fatherless” (1×).

Where does the Greek word ὀρφανός come from?

of uncertain affinity