Hebrew · H7358, G3388 · unreviewed

רֶחֶם

The womb · the matrix

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רֶחֶם H7358 the womb
Pronunciation reḥem
The womb as life's origin; metaphorically extends to divine compassion (raḥamim) rooted in maternal tenderness
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μήτρα G3388 the matrix
Pronunciation mḗtra
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What does רֶחֶם (rechem) mean in the Bible?

רֶחֶם · μήτρα is a Hebrew word meaning "the place of birth and early life".

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Meaning

the place of birth and early life
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