# 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: [creation](../other/creation.md) **·** [womb](../other/womb.md))

## Bible References: ##

* [Genesis 21:1-4](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/gen/21/01)
* [Hosea 02:4-5](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/hos/02/04)
* [Job 15:34-35](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/job/15/34)
* [Luke 01:24-25](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/luk/01/24)
* [Luke 02:21](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/luk/02/21)