Strong’s G3388
μήτρα
Part of speech
Noun, Feminine
Transliteration
métra
Pronunciation
MAY-trah
Definition
Womb
Meaning
the womb.
Usage
The term "métra" refers to the womb, the organ in a woman's body where a baby develops during pregnancy. In the New Testament, it is used metaphorically to describe the place of origin or the beginning of life. It emphasizes the sanctity and divine purpose of human life from conception.
Bible references
Luke 2:23;Romans 4:19