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Womb

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

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(usually בֶּטֶן , γαστήρ, both meaning belly, as often rendered; but the distinctive term is רִחִם ). The fruit of the womb is children (Genesis 30:2), and the Psalmist describes them as the blessing of marriage (Psalms 127:3-5). (See CHILD).

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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Womb'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​w/womb.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
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