בֶּ֫טֶן
be.ten (H0990G)
belly: abdomen
AI Word Study
The Hebrew word בֶּ֫טֶן (be.ten) relates to a specific part of the human body, namely the belly or abdomen. This word is used 16 times in the Bible to describe the midsection of the body, where vital organs and other bodily systems are located. In the context of the Hebrew language, the semantic domain of "Body & Health" provides insight into the concept's significance. The usage of be.ten does not necessarily imply a focus on the health aspects of the belly, but rather its presence as a component of the body's anatomy. Its range of usage is largely observational, referencing the belly as a physical part of the human form. The frequency of its occurrence in the Bible, 16 times, suggests its relative importance in Hebrew thought, but without further contextual information, it is difficult to determine its specific significance. Nonetheless, this word contributes to the broader description of human anatomy and existence as understood within the Hebrew cultural and linguistic framework.
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Ehud put out his left hand, and took the sword from his right thigh, and thrust it into his body.
The handle also went in after the blade; and the fat closed on the blade, for he didn’t draw the sword out of his body; and it came out behind.
“Should a wise man answer with vain knowledge, and fill himself with the east wind?
He has swallowed down riches, and he will vomit them up again. God will cast them out of his belly.
“Because he knew no quietness within him, he will not save anything of that in which he delights.
When he is about to fill his belly, God will cast the fierceness of his wrath on him. It will rain on him while he is eating.
Behold, my breast is as wine which has no vent; like new wineskins it is ready to burst.
Look now, his strength is in his thighs. His force is in the muscles of his belly.
For our soul is bowed down to the dust. Our body clings to the earth.
The righteous one eats to the satisfying of his soul, but the belly of the wicked goes hungry.
A man’s stomach is filled with the fruit of his mouth. With the harvest of his lips he is satisfied.
The spirit of man is Yahweh’s lamp, searching all his innermost parts.
Wounding blows cleanse away evil, and beatings purge the innermost parts.
Your body is like a round goblet, no mixed wine is wanting. Your waist is like a heap of wheat, set about with lilies.
He said to me, “Son of man, cause your belly to eat, and fill your bowels with this scroll that I give you.” Then I ate it; and it was as sweet as honey in my mouth.
He said, “I called because of my affliction to Yahweh. He answered me. Out of the belly of Sheol I cried. You heard my voice.