Meaning
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 (Lu 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, 1Jn 2:29, 1Jn 3:9, 1Jn 4:7, 1Jn 5:1, 1Jn 5:4, 1Jn 5:18 the King James Version).
See REGENERATION.
