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