# womb

## Definition:

The term “womb” refers to where a baby grows inside its mother.

* This is an older term that is sometimes used in order to be polite and less direct. (See: [euphemism](rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism))
* A more modern term for womb is “uterus.”
* Some languages use a word like “belly” to refer to a woman’s womb or uterus.
* Use a word for this in the project language that is well-known, natural, and acceptable.

## Bible References:

* [Genesis 25:23](rc://en/tn/help/gen/25/23)
* [Genesis 25:24-26](rc://en/tn/help/gen/25/24)
* [Genesis 38:27-28](rc://en/tn/help/gen/38/27)
* [Genesis 49:25](rc://en/tn/help/gen/49/25)
* [Luke 02:21](rc://en/tn/help/luk/02/21)
* [Luke 11:27](rc://en/tn/help/luk/11/27)
* [Luke 23:29](rc://en/tn/help/luk/23/29)
* [Matthew 19:12](rc://en/tn/help/mat/19/12)

## Word Data:

* Strong’s: H990, H4578, H7356, H7358, G1064, G2836, G3388
