The meaning of “מֵעֶה”
Understanding mêʻeh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
belly, bowels, [idiom] heart, womb. - used only in plural the intestines, or (collectively) the abdomen, figuratively, s...
מֵעֶה
belly, bowels, [idiom] heart, womb. - used only in plural the intestines, or (collectively) the abdomen, figuratively, sympathy - by implication, a vest - by extension the stomach, the uterus (or of men, the seat of generation), the heart (figuratively) 1) internal organs, inward parts, bowels, intestines, belly 1a) inward parts 1b) digestive organs 1c) organs of procreation, womb 1d) place of emotions or distress or love (fig.) 1e) external belly
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 25:23 | “And the Lord said unto her, Two nations are in thy womb, and two manner of people shall be separated from thy bowels; and the one people shall be stronger than the other people; and the elder shall serve the younger.” Word: מֵעֶה (mêʻeh) | |
| Ruth 1:11 | “And Naomi said, Turn again, my daughters: why will ye go with me? are there yet any more sons in my womb, that they may be your husbands?” Word: מֵעֶה (mêʻeh) | |
| 2 Chronicles 21:19 | “And it came to pass, that in process of time, after the end of two years, his bowels fell out by reason of his sickness: so he died of sore diseases. And his people made no burning for him, like the burning of his fathers.” Word: מֵעֶה (mêʻeh) | |
| Psalms 40:8 | “I delight to do thy will, O my God: yea, thy law is within my heart.” Word: מֵעֶה (mêʻeh) | |
| Isaiah 49:1 | “Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The Lord hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name.” Word: מֵעֶה (mêʻeh) |