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