Dictionary of Bible Themes A woman who breast-feeds an infant. Genesis 21:7The child's mother as nurse See also 1 Kings 3:21Exodus 2:7 A servant as nurse See also Exodus 2:9Genesis 24:56-59 See also Often wet-nurses remained in the family after the child was weaned Genesis 35:82 Samuel 4:4 2 Kings 11:2-3 pp 2Ch 22:11 Numbers 11:12Metaphorical use See also Isaiah 66:9-13Lamentations 4:3 See also 5142 clapping5520 servants 5652 babies 5664 children 5718 mothers 8313 nurture |
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