Orphans

(Lam. 5:3), i.e., desolate and without protectors

The word occurs only here.

In John 14:18 the word there rendered “comfortless” (R.V., “desolate;” marginal note: “orphans”) properly means “orphans.” The same Greek word is rendered “fatherless” in James 1:27.

ALSO SEE:

• Adoption
• Father
• Comforter
• Parenting