Strong’s G4723

στείρα

Part of speech

Noun, Feminine

Transliteration

steira

Pronunciation

STAY-rah

Definition

Barren, infertile

Meaning

barren.

Usage

The term "steira" is used in the New Testament to describe a woman who is unable to conceive children. It carries the connotation of childlessness and the associated social and emotional implications in the biblical context. The word is often used to highlight miraculous births or divine intervention in the lives of those who were previously unable to bear children.

Bible references

Luke 1:7;Luke 1:36;Luke 23:29;Galatians 4:27;Hebrews 11:11