עֲרִירִי
a.ri.ri
childless
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Hebrew word "Ha-ri-ri" (H6185) specifically denotes being childless. In other words, someone with this characteristic lacks offspring or progeny. This term falls under the broader category of kinship and family relationships. The word's occurrence in the Bible is limited to four instances, revealing that the concept of childlessness is a relatively significant but not ubiquitous theme in scripture. Its scarcity suggests a focus on specific narratives or individuals where this characteristic holds particular implications. As the short definition directly indicates, the central meaning and concern of this word is the void created by the absence of children in marital relationships, possibly highlighting the emotional or societal consequences of this status. Further investigation of the contexts where Ha-ri-ri is used would provide clearer insights into its specific significance within the biblical narrative.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
4 total occurrences across the text
Yahweh says, “Record this man as childless, a man who will not prosper in his days; for no more will a man of his offspring prosper, sitting on David’s throne, and ruling in Judah.”
Genesis 15:2Abram said, “Lord Yahweh, what will you give me, since I go childless, and he who will inherit my estate is Eliezer of Damascus?”
Leviticus 20:20If a man lies with his uncle’s wife, he has uncovered his uncle’s nakedness. They shall bear their sin. They shall die childless.
Leviticus 20:21“ ‘If a man takes his brother’s wife, it is an impurity. He has uncovered his brother’s nakedness. They shall be childless.