womb

Definition

The term “womb” refers to where a baby grows inside its mother.

• This is an older term that is sometimes used in order to be polite and less direct. (See: euphemism)
• A more modern term for womb is “uterus.”
• Some languages use a word like “belly” to refer to a woman’s womb or uterus.
• Use a word for this in the project language that is well-known, natural, and acceptable.

Bible References

• Genesis 25:23
• Genesis 25:24-26
• Genesis 38:27-28
• Genesis 49:25
• Luke 2:21
• Luke 11:27
• Luke 23:29
• Matthew 19:12

Word Data

• Strong’s: H0990, H4578, H7356, H7358, G10640, G28360, G33880