3 occurrences

'Barren' in the Bible

But they did not have a child, because Elizabeth was barren, and they were both very old.

Verse ConceptsBarrenness, Examples OfChildren, responsibilities to parentsChildlessnessInfertilityHaving A Babyluck

"And look, your relative Elizabeth has also become pregnant with a son in her old age -- although she was called barren, she is now in her sixth month!

Verse ConceptsdisabilitiesJohn The BaptistOld Age, Attainment OfChildlessnessMonth 6Relatives

For this is certain: The days are coming when they will say, 'Blessed are the barren, the wombs that never bore children, and the breasts that never nursed!'

Verse ConceptsBreasts, Nursing MothersChildlessnessJudgement To ComeWombAttitudes To BarrennessBarren WomenInfertilityKidsMotherhoodHaving A Babyluckbreasts

Bible Theasaurus

Barren (62 instances)
Desolate (212 instances)
Destitute (60 instances)
Stark (4 instances)
Unproductive (12 instances)
Wasteland (46 instances)

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