Strong's Lexicon rechem: Womb Original Word: רֶחֶם Word Origin: Derived from the root רָחַם (racham), which means "to have compassion" or "to show mercy." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G2836 (koilia) - often translated as "womb" or "belly" in the New Testament. - G4698 (splagchnon) - while primarily meaning "inward parts" or "compassion," it can metaphorically relate to the concept of the womb as a place of deep emotion and care. Usage: The Hebrew word "rechem" primarily refers to the womb, the organ in a woman's body where a child is conceived and nurtured until birth. It is often used metaphorically to denote the place of origin or the source of life. In the Bible, "rechem" is associated with fertility, motherhood, and the miraculous nature of birth. It underscores the sanctity of life and the divine involvement in the creation of life. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, the womb was seen as a sacred space, a symbol of God's creative power and blessing. Fertility was highly valued, and a woman's ability to bear children was considered a sign of divine favor. The concept of the womb also extended to the idea of God's nurturing and compassionate nature, as seen in the root word "racham," which conveys mercy and compassion. The womb was not only a physical space but also a metaphor for God's care and protection. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom an unused word Definition womb NASB Translation birth (3), born* (1), maiden (1), maidens (1), mother (1), womb (22), wombs (1). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance matrix, womb From racham; the womb (compare racham) -- matrix, womb. see HEBREW racham see HEBREW racham Forms and Transliterations בָּרֶ֥חֶם ברחם וְרַחְמָ֖הֿ ורחמה מֵ֭רֶחֶם מֵרֶ֖חֶם מֵרֶ֣חֶם מֵרֶ֥חֶם מֵרָ֑חֶם מרחם רֶ֖חֶם רֶ֙חֶם֙ רֶ֜חֶם רֶ֠חֶם רֶ֣חֶם רֶ֨חֶם ׀ רַחְמָ֑הּ רַחְמָֽהּ׃ רחם רחמה רחמה׃ bā·re·ḥem baRechem bāreḥem mê·rā·ḥem mê·re·ḥem meRachem mêrāḥem meRechem mêreḥem rachMah raḥ·māh raḥmāh re·ḥem Rechem reḥem verachMah wə·raḥ·māh wəraḥmāhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 20:18 HEB: בְּעַ֥ד כָּל־ רֶ֖חֶם לְבֵ֣ית אֲבִימֶ֑לֶךְ NAS: all the wombs of the household KJV: closed up all the wombs of the house INT: about all the wombs of the household of Abimelech Genesis 29:31 Genesis 30:22 Exodus 13:2 Exodus 13:12 Exodus 13:15 Exodus 34:19 Numbers 3:12 Numbers 8:16 Numbers 12:12 Numbers 18:15 1 Samuel 1:5 1 Samuel 1:6 Job 3:11 Job 10:18 Job 24:20 Job 31:15 Job 38:8 Psalm 22:10 Psalm 58:3 Psalm 110:3 Jeremiah 1:5 Jeremiah 20:17 Jeremiah 20:17 Jeremiah 20:18 26 Occurrences |
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