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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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Psalms 113:9
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He maketh the barren woman to keep house, and to be a joyful mother of children. Praise ye the Lord.
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The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Psalms 113:9 · retained source text

He maketh the barren woman to keepe house; to be a ioyfull mother of children: Praise yee the LORD.

1611 marginal noteHeb. to dwell in an house.

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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