Bear; Born 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, 1 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, 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.