# 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](https://git.door43.org/Door43/en-ta-translate-vol2/src/master/content/figs_euphemism.md))
* 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](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/gen/25/23)
* [Genesis 25:24-26](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/gen/25/24)
* [Genesis 38:27-28](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/gen/38/27)
* [Genesis 49:25](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/gen/49/25)
* [Luke 02:21](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/luk/02/21)
* [Luke 11:27-28](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/luk/11/27)
* [Luke 23:29-31](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/luk/23/29)
* [Matthew 19:10-12](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/mat/19/10)