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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: ../other/creation.md, ../other/womb.md)

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