μήτρα
mētra
womb
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Greek word μήτρα (mētra) refers to the womb, a vital part of the female reproductive system. As a noun, it denotes the physical space within a woman's body where a fetus develops during pregnancy. In the limited occurrences of this word in the Bible, it signifies a connection to one's mother or maternal lineage. The word's semantic domain, Kinship & Family, underscores its association with relationships and origins. The significance of μήτρα lies in its representation of a fundamental aspect of human life, emphasizing the biological and familial ties that shape our existence.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
2 total occurrences across the text