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barren

Meaning of “barren”

1. Unable to bear offspring. 2. Unproductive or unable to yield fruit or increase; desolate.

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KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
23 occurrences23 verses15 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: Genesis 11:30

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Proverbs 30:16
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The grave; and the barren womb; the earth that is not filled with water; and the fire that saith not, It is enough.
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The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Proverbs 30:16 · retained source text

The graue; and the barren wombe; the earth that is not filled with water; and the fire that saith not, It is enough.

Complete reference index — all 23 verses
Genesis 11:30Genesis 25:21Genesis 29:31Exodus 23:26Deuteronomy 7:14Judges 13:2Judges 13:31 Samuel 2:52 Kings 2:192 Kings 2:21Job 24:21Job 39:6Psalms 113:9Proverbs 30:16Song of Solomon 4:2Song of Solomon 6:6Isaiah 54:1Joel 2:20Luke 1:7Luke 1:36Luke 23:29Galatians 4:272 Peter 1:8

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Genesis3 occurrences
3 versesExodus1 occurrence
1 verseDeuteronomy1 occurrence
1 verseJudges2 occurrences
2 verses1 Samuel1 occurrence
1 verse2 Kings2 occurrences
2 versesJob2 occurrences
2 versesPsalms1 occurrence
1 verseProverbs1 occurrence
1 verseSong of Solomon2 occurrences
2 versesIsaiah1 occurrence
1 verseJoel1 occurrence
1 verseLuke3 occurrences
3 versesGalatians1 occurrence
1 verse2 Peter1 occurrence
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