BibleProject The Womb of God? - Character of God E3
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Aug 31, 2020 
Join Dr. Carissa Quinn, a biblical scholar, as she unpacks the depth of God's compassion, likening it to a mother's love. She and the hosts explore the Hebrew roots of compassion, revealing its connections to nurturing and emotional ties. The conversation dives into how God's unwavering support shapes our understanding of His character amidst human shortcomings. They emphasize the power of empathy and its crucial role not just in divine relationships, but also in our interactions with one another. It's a thought-provoking exploration of compassion at its core!
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Compassion's Womb-Like Nature
- The Hebrew word for compassion, "rachum," is linked to "rechem," meaning "womb."
- This connection suggests that God's compassion is a deep, nurturing, and visceral emotion.
Solomon's Wisdom and Compassion
- The story of two women disputing a baby's parentage illustrates the emotional depth of compassion.
- King Solomon's judgment reveals the true mother through her gut-wrenching, compassionate plea.
God's Defining Characteristic
- The word "rachum" (compassion) appears more frequently in reference to God than to humans.
- This highlights the importance of compassion as a defining characteristic of God's nature.