Strong's G4723 · Greek
στείρος
steíros
Definition
"sterile"
KJV: barren
Root / derivation: a contraction from G4731 (στερεός) (as stiff and unnatural);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered στείρος across 4 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
4 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Luke3 verses
And they had no child, because that Elisabeth was barren, and they both were now well stricken in years.
Luke 1:36And, behold, thy cousin Elisabeth, she hath also conceived a son in her old age: and this is the sixth month with her, who was called barren.
Luke 23:29For, behold, the days are coming, in the which they shall say, Blessed are the barren, and the wombs that never bare, and the paps which never gave suck.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G4723 (steíros) mean?
"sterile"
How many times does G4723 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G4723 (στείρος) appears in 4 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “barren.”
How is steíros translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G4723 is rendered as “barren” (4×).
Where does the Greek word στείρος come from?
a contraction from G4731 (στερεός) (as stiff and unnatural);