Bear, Born
Bear, Born
bar, born (vb.), (, yaladh): Occurs frequently in its literal sense, alluding to motherhood (Gen 16:11; Gen 17:17, Gen 17:19, Gen 17:21; Gen 18:13; Gen 22:23; Gen 30:3; Lev 12:5; Jdg 13:3; Jdg 5:7; Rth 1:12; 1Ki 3:21; Jer 29:6); in the New Testament , gennao, in the same sense (Luk 1:13).
Figurative: It is often used with reference to the beginning of the spiritual life or regeneration (Joh 1:13; Joh 3:3-8; 1Jo 2:29; 1Jo 3:9; 1Jo 4:7; 1Jo 5:1, 1Jo 5:4, 1Jo 5:18 the King James Version). See REGENERATION.