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Navel

Summary

The navel in Scripture is used both literally for the umbilical cord connection and figuratively for the center or midst of something.

Uses in Scripture

The word translated 'navel' appears in several contexts. Proverbs speaks of wisdom being 'health to thy navel,' meaning health to one's whole body. Ezekiel uses it metaphorically when describing Jerusalem's origins—'thy navel was not cut'—referring to her as an exposed, abandoned infant. Song of Solomon uses it in poetic description.

Key verses:Proverbs 3:8Ezekiel 16:4Song of Solomon 7:2

Related Verses4 mentions

Ezekiel· 1 verse

Job· 1 verse

Proverbs· 1 verse

Song of Solomon· 1 verse

References

  1. 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Navel," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. VI (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).