Easton's Bible Dictionary: M. G. Easton, M.A., D.D.
(
Lam. 5:3), i.e., desolate and without protectors. The word occurs only here. In
Jn. 14:18 the word there rendered "comfortless" (R.V., "desolate;" marg., "orphans") properly means "orphans." The same Greek word is rendered "fatherless" in
Jas. 1:27.