Strong’s H7988
שִׁלְיָה
Part of speech
Noun Feminine
Transliteration
shilyah
Pronunciation
shil-yaw'
Definition
Afterbirth, placenta
Meaning
a fetus, babe
Usage
The Hebrew word "shilyah" refers to the afterbirth or placenta, the organ that nourishes and maintains the fetus through the umbilical cord during pregnancy. In the context of the Bible, it is used to describe the physical aspect of childbirth, emphasizing the completeness and miraculous nature of God's creation and the process of birth.
Bible references
Deuteronomy 28:57