Theology Quotes

“God throughout scripture – such as father, king, and shepherd – are also male. Does this mean that God is male? It is important to note here that the Bible also uses female imagery to refer to the love of God for humanity – for example, the natural love of a mother for her children (Isaiah 49:15). Psalm 51:1 refers to God's “great compassion.” It is interesting to note that the Hebrew word for “compassion” (rachmin) is derived from the word for “womb” (rechmen). God's compassion towards his people is that of a mother towards her child”
― Alister E. McGrath, Theology: The Basics