Strong’s H4578
מֵעֶה
Part of speech
Noun Masculine
Transliteration
me`ah
Pronunciation
meh-eh
Definition
Belly, inward parts, bowels, womb
Meaning
the intestines, the abdomen, sympathy, a vest, the stomach, the uterus, the heart
Usage
The Hebrew word "meeh" primarily refers to the internal organs of the body, often translated as "belly" or "inward parts." It can denote the physical organs, such as the stomach or intestines, and is also used metaphorically to describe the seat of emotions and affections. In some contexts, it refers to the womb, emphasizing the idea of deep-seated feelings or the innermost being.
Bible references
Genesis 15:4;Genesis 25:23;Numbers 5:22;Ruth 1:11;2 Samuel 7:12;2 Samuel 16:11;2 Samuel 20:10;2 Chronicles 21:15;2 Chronicles 21:15;2 Chronicles 21:18;2 Chronicles 21:19;2 Chronicles 32:21;Job 20:14;Job 30:27;Psalm 22:14;Psalm 40:8;Psalm 71:6;Songs 5:4;Songs 5:14;Isaiah 16:11;Isaiah 48:19;Isaiah 49:1;Isaiah 63:15;Jeremiah 4:19;Jeremiah 4:19