χήραν
cheran
widow
feminine of a presumed derivative apparently from the base of χάσμα through the idea of deficiency; a widow (as lacking a husband), literally or figuratively:--widow.
Luke 21:2 · Word #4
Lexicon G5503
| Lemma | χήρα |
| Transliteration | chḗra |
| Strong's | G5503 |
| In-context | widow |
| Literal | widow |
Morphology N ACC F SG
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 | SG — Singular — One |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | χήρα |
| Strong's | G5503 |
SIBI-P1 G5503-04
a husband-lacking woman
| Root | χήρα (chēra) |
| Core Meanings | widow, bereaved woman, one lacking a husband, woman in deficiency |
| Semantic Range | a widow; a woman bereaved of her husband; figuratively, one left destitute or vulnerable; socially unprotected woman |
| Conceptual Significance | In biblical culture, a χήρα represents social and economic vulnerability, often grouped with orphans and sojourners as recipients of covenantal justice and compassion. The term carries ethical weight, highlighting YHWH’s concern for the defenseless and the community’s responsibility toward those deprived of familial support. |
| Morphological Notes | Noun, accusative, feminine, singular (Gr,N,,,,,AFS,). The form χήραν marks a feminine singular noun in the accusative case, typically functioning as a direct object. |
| Rendering Rationale | The rendering "a husband-lacking woman" preserves the core idea of deficiency inherent in χήρα (a woman deprived of her husband). The accusative feminine singular form (χήραν) is reflected by the singular, feminine noun functioning as a direct object, expressed in English with the indefinite sense "a." |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root χήρα (widow, bereaved woman, one lacking a husband, woman in deficiency)
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
G5503-02 |
cherai | widowed women |
Word Usage (27 occurrences of G5503)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew 23:14 | χηρῶν | cheron | |
| Mark 12:40 | χηρῶν | cheron | widows |
| Mark 12:42 | χήρα | chera | widow |