הָרָה
To be (or become ) pregnant , conceive (literally or figuratively)
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What does הָרָה mean in the Bible?
הָרָה is a Hebrew word meaning "to be (or become ) pregnant , conceive (literally or figuratively)". to be (or become) pregnant, conceive (literally or figuratively) BDB: conceive Usage: been, be with child, conceive, progenitor.
Meaning
to be (or become) pregnant, conceive (literally or figuratively) BDB: conceive Usage: been, be with child, conceive, progenitor.
Grammatical Forms
How the stem changes the meaning of this verb across the biblical text.
Qal basic active stem — the word in its most common, direct sense 7×
Poel 1×
Pual intensive passive — intensive action received by the subject 1×
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