bar, born (vb.), (yaladh): Occurs frequently in its literal sense, alluding to motherhood (Ge 16:11;17:17,19,21;18:13;22:23;30:3;Le 12:5;Jud 13:3;5:7;Ru 1:12;1Ki 3:21;Jer 29:6); in the New Testament gennao, in the same sense (Lu 1:13).
Figurative: It is often used with reference to the beginning of the spiritual life or regeneration (Joh 1:13;3:3-8;1Jo 2:29;3:9;4:7;5:1,4,18the King James Version).
SeeREGENERATION.