Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 1000 God » 1200 God, titles and descriptions of » 1205 God, titles and names 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 Isaiah 44:2 God giving birth to Israel at the exodus. See also Numbers 11:12; Deuteronomy 32:18; Isaiah 44:24 God gives birth to individuals Psalm 139:13 See also Genesis 29:31; Genesis 30:22; Ecclesiastes 11:5; Isaiah 49:5; Jeremiah 1:5 God as a midwife Psalm 22:9 See also Job 10:18; Psalm 71:6; Isaiah 66:9 Descriptions of God relating to motherhood God nurses his people God comforts his people Isaiah 66:13 See also Isaiah 40:11 God as a mother bird protecting her young Deuteronomy 32:10-11; Matthew 23:37 pp Luke 13:34 See also Ruth 2:12; Psalm 17:8; Psalm 91:4 See also
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