Strong’s H0517
אֵם
Part of speech
Noun Feminine
Transliteration
em
Pronunciation
em
Definition
Mother
Meaning
a mother, )
Usage
The Hebrew word "אֵם" ('em) primarily denotes a "mother," referring to a female parent. It is used in the Bible to describe both biological mothers and metaphorical uses, such as the "mother of a nation" or "mother city." The term encompasses the nurturing, caring, and authoritative roles that a mother holds within the family and society.
Bible references
Genesis 2:24;Genesis 3:20;Genesis 20:12;Genesis 21:21;Genesis 24:28;Genesis 24:53;Genesis 24:55;Genesis 24:67;Genesis 24:67;Genesis 27:11;Genesis 27:13;Genesis 27:14;Genesis 27:14;Genesis 27:29;Genesis 28:2;Genesis 28:2;Genesis 28:5;Genesis 28:7;Genesis 29:10;Genesis 29:10;Genesis 29:10;Genesis 30:14;Genesis 32:11;Genesis 37:10;Genesis 43:29