ΧΗΡΕ, χηρε
CHĒRE, chēre
Sounds Like: KHE-reh
Translations: O widow!, widow
From the root: ΧΗΡΑ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This word is the vocative singular form of the noun 'χήρα' (chēra), meaning 'widow'. It is used to directly address a widow, similar to saying 'O widow!' in English. It can also function as a simple noun 'widow' in some contexts, particularly when the vocative case is used loosely.
Inflection: Singular, Vocative, Feminine
Strong’s number: G5555 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Codex Sinaiticus
- Jeremiah — 30:5
From the same root
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