The meaning of Bear; Born in the Bible
(From International Standard Bible Encyclopedia)

bar, born (vb.), (yaladh): 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; Ruth 1:12; I Kings 3:21; Jeremiah 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; I John 2:29; I John 3:9; I John 4:7; I John 5:1, I John 5:4, I John 5:18 the King James Version).

See REGENERATION.


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