Lexicon entry · Greek
G4723στεῖραsteira
barrenPart of speech: Greek Noun (Feminine)
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But they had no child, because Elizabeth was barren; and both of them were far advanced in life.
στεῖρα steira “barren”
And see, your relative Elizabeth--she also has conceived a son in her old age; and this is the sixth month with her who was called barren.
στείρᾳ steira “barren”
For a time is coming when they will say, `Blessed are the women who never bore children, and the breasts which have never given nourishment.'
στεῖραι steirai “barren”
For it is written, "Rejoice, thou barren woman that bearest not, break forth into a joyful cry, thou that dost not travail with child. For the desolate woman has many children--more indeed than she who has the husband."
στεῖρα steira “O barren woman”
Through faith even Sarah herself received strength to become a mother--although she was past the time of life for this--because she judged Him faithful who had given the promise.
στεῖρα steira “[being] barren”