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; Judg 13:3; Judg 5:7; Ruth 1:12; 1 Kgs 3:21; Jer 29:6); in the New Testament gennao, in the same sense (Luke 1:13).

Figurative: It is often used with reference to the beginning of the spiritual life or regeneration (John 1:13; John 3:3-8; 1 John 2:29; 1 John 3:9; 1 John 4:7; 1 John 5:1; 1 John 5:4; 1 John 5:18 the King James Version).

See Regeneration.