conceive, conception

Definition:

The terms “conceive” and “conception” usually refer to becoming pregnant with a child. It can also be used for animals that become pregnant.

The phrase “conceive a child” could be translated as “become pregnant” or some other term that is an acceptable way of referring to this.
The related term “conception” could be translated as “beginning of a pregnancy” or “moment of becoming pregnant.”
These terms can also refer to creating something or thinking of something, such as an idea, a plan, or a task. Ways to translate this could include, “think of” or “plan” or “create,” depending on the context.
Sometimes this term can be used figuratively as in, “when sin is conceived” which means “when sin is first thought of” or “at the very start of a sin” or “when a sin first begins.”

(See also: create, womb)

Strong’s: H2029, H2030, H2032, H2232, H2254, H2803, H3179, G1080, G1722, G2845, G4815