barren, dry

Definition

To be “barren” means to not be fertile or fruitful.

• Soil or land that is barren is not able to produce any plants.
• A woman who is barren is one who is physically unable to conceive or bear a child.

Translation Suggestions

• When “barren” is used to refer to land, it could be translated as “not fertile” or “unfruitful” or “without plants.”
• When it is referring to a barren woman, it could be translated as “childless” or “not able to bear children” or “unable to conceive a child.”

Bible References

• 1 Samuel 2:5
• Galatians 4:27
• Genesis 11:30
• Job 3:7

Word Data

• Strong’s: H4420, H6115, H6135, H6723, H7921, G06920, G47230