1215 God, feminine descriptions of
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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

Isaiah 49:15

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

1030  God, compassion
1210  God, human descriptions
5140  breasts
5721  mothers, a symbol



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