The meaning of “בֶּטֶן”
Understanding beṭen reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
belly, body, [phrase] as they be born, [phrase] within, womb. - the belly, especially the womb - also the bosom or body ...
בֶּטֶן
belly, body, [phrase] as they be born, [phrase] within, womb. - the belly, especially the womb - also the bosom or body of anything 1) belly, womb, body 1a) belly, abdomen 1a1) as seat of hunger 1a2) as seat of mental faculties 1a3) of depth of Sheol (fig.) 1b) womb
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 30:2 | “And Jacob’s anger was kindled against Rachel: and he said, Am I in God’s stead, who hath withheld from thee the fruit of the womb?” Word: בֶּטֶן (beṭen) | |
| Judges 13:5 | “For, lo, thou shalt conceive, and bear a son; and no razor shall come on his head: for the child shall be a Nazarite unto God from the womb: and he shall begin to deliver Israel out of the hand of the Philistines.” Word: בֶּטֶן (beṭen) | |
| Psalms 58:3 | “The wicked are estranged from the womb: they go astray as soon as they be born, speaking lies.” Word: בֶּטֶן (beṭen) | |
| Song of Solomon 7:2 | “Thy navel is like a round goblet, which wanteth not liquor: thy belly is like an heap of wheat set about with lilies.” Word: בֶּטֶן (beṭen) | |
| Ezekiel 3:3 | “And he said unto me, Son of man, cause thy belly to eat, and fill thy bowels with this roll that I give thee. Then did I eat it; and it was in my mouth as honey for sweetness.” Word: בֶּטֶן (beṭen) |
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