Strongs Number: H4578
- Hebrew Word
- מֵעֶה
- Transliteration
- mêʻeh
- Phonetic
- may-aw'
- Part of Speech
- Noun Masculine
- Strongs Definition
-
used only in plural the {intestines} or (collectively) the {abdomen} figuratively sympathy; by implication a vest; by extension the {stomach} the uterus (or of {men} the seat of {generation}) the heart (figuratively)
- BDB Definition
-
1. internal organs, inward parts, bowels, intestines, belly
a. inward parts
b. digestive organs
c. organs of procreation, womb
d. place of emotions or distress or love (fig.)
e. external belly
- Origin
- From an unused root probably meaning to be soft
- Bible Usage
- {belly} {bowels} X-(idiom) {heart} womb.