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Thursday, November 21st, 2024
the Week of Proper 28 / Ordinary 33
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Easton's Bible Dictionary

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The seat of the carnal affections (Titus 1:12; Philippians 3:19; Romans 16:18 ). The word is used symbolically for the heart (Proverbs 18:8; 20:27; 22:18 , marg.). The "belly of hell" signifies the grave or underworld (Jonah 2:2 ).

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Easton, Matthew George. Entry for 'Belly'. Easton's Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​ebd/​b/belly.html. 1897.
 
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