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conceive

Related Ideas:

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)

Bible References:

• Genesis 21:1-4
• Hosea 02:4-5
• Job 15:35
• Luke 01:24-25
• Luke 02:21

Word Data:

• Strong's: H2029, H2030, H2032, H2232, H2254, H2803, H3179, G1080, G2602, G2845, G4815

Forms Found in the English ULB:

conceive, conceived, conceives, conception