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Belly

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

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

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