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Bear; Born

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bâr , bôrn (vb.), ( ילד , yāladh ): Occurs frequently in its literal sense, alluding to motherhood (Genesis 16:11; Genesis 17:17 , Genesis 17:19 , Genesis 17:21; Genesis 18:13; Genesis 22:23; Genesis 30:3; Leviticus 12:5; Judges 13:3; Judges 5:7; Rth 1:12; 1 Kings 3:21; Jeremiah 29:6 ); in the New Testament γεννάω , gennáō , 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 .

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Orr, James, M.A., D.D. General Editor. Entry for 'Bear; Born'. International Standard Bible Encyclopedia. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/isb/b/bear-born.html. 1915.

Bible Encyclopedias Bear; Born

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Bear; Born