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Dictionary of Bible Themes – 1215 God, feminine descriptions of
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1215 God, feminine descriptions of
1215 God, feminine descriptions of
1215 God, feminine descriptions of
Some expressions attribute feminine qualities to God, especially relating to motherhood.
Descriptions of God relating to childbirth
God gives birth to his people Isa 44:2 God giving birth to Israel at the exodus. See also Nu 11:12; Dt 32:18; Isa 44:24
God gives birth to individuals Ps 139:13 See also Ge 29:31; Ge 30:22; Ecc 11:5; Isa 49:5; Jer 1:5
God as a midwife Ps 22:9 See also Job 10:18; Ps 71:6; Isa 66:9
Descriptions of God relating to motherhood
God nurses his people Isa 49:15
God comforts his people Isa 66:13 See also Isa 40:11
God as a mother bird protecting her young Dt 32:10-11; Mt 23:37 pp Lk 13:34 See also Ru 2:12; Ps 17:8; Ps 91:4
See also
| 1030 | God, compassion |
| 1210 | God, human descriptions |
| 5140 | breasts |
| 5721 | mothers, a symbol |
Dictionary of Bible Themes Scripture index copyright Martin H. Manser, 2009. As Editor, Martin Manser wishes to thank all those who compiled or edited the NIV Thematic Study Bible, on which this work is based.
