The term "newly-born" in the context of the Bible often refers to the physical birth of a child, but it also carries significant spiritual symbolism. In Scripture, the concept of birth is frequently used to illustrate spiritual truths, particularly the idea of being "born again" as a transformative experience in the life of a believer.

Physical Birth

The physical birth of a child is celebrated as a blessing from God throughout the Bible. In Genesis 1:28, God commands Adam and Eve to "be fruitful and multiply," highlighting the importance of procreation and the continuation of life. The birth of children is often seen as a sign of God's favor and blessing, as illustrated in Psalm 127:3, "Children are a heritage from the LORD, offspring a reward from him."

The birth of significant biblical figures is often accompanied by divine intervention or prophecy. For example, the birth of Isaac to Abraham and Sarah in their old age (Genesis 21:1-7) and the birth of John the Baptist to Zechariah and Elizabeth (Luke 1:57-66) are both marked by God's miraculous involvement.

Spiritual Birth

The concept of being "born again" is a central theme in Christian theology, emphasizing the necessity of spiritual rebirth for salvation. In John 3:3, Jesus tells Nicodemus, "Truly, truly, I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God unless he is born again." This spiritual rebirth is understood as a work of the Holy Spirit, transforming the believer's heart and mind, leading to a new life in Christ.

The Apostle Peter also speaks of this spiritual birth in 1 Peter 1:23, "For you have been born again, not of perishable seed, but of imperishable, through the living and enduring word of God." This new birth is characterized by a transformation that aligns the believer with God's will and purposes.

Symbolism and Imagery

The imagery of birth is used throughout Scripture to convey the idea of new beginnings and the transformative power of God's work in the believer's life. In 2 Corinthians 5:17, Paul writes, "Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come." This passage underscores the radical change that occurs when one is spiritually reborn.

The metaphor of birth is also used to describe the growth and development of faith. In 1 Peter 2:2, believers are encouraged to "crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation." This imagery suggests that just as a newborn requires nourishment to grow, so too do believers need spiritual sustenance to mature in their faith.

Conclusion

The concept of the newly-born, both in physical and spiritual terms, is rich with meaning in the biblical narrative. It signifies the beginning of life, the promise of God's blessings, and the transformative power of faith. Through physical birth, God's creative power is displayed, and through spiritual rebirth, His redemptive work is realized in the lives of believers.738. artigennetos -- newborn
... Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: artigennetos Phonetic Spelling:
(ar-teeg-en'-nay-tos) Short Definition: newly begotten, newly born Definition: newly ...
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Of the Manifestation of the Newly Born Christ (Eight Articles)
... OF THE MANIFESTATION OF THE NEWLY BORN CHRIST (EIGHT ARTICLES). We must now consider
the manifestation of the newly born Christ: concerning ...
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Baptism.
... second or third day after their birth, and that respect should be had to the law
of the ancient circumcision, whence you think that one newly born should not ...
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That Animals were not Produced Spontaneously, but by a Divine ...
... And if these things plainly happened, that the newly born animals might have
nourishment, or be free from danger, it must be that some one provided these ...
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Further References to Cyprian.
... his very religion's sake to consider the still recent hands of God themselves, which
in some sort we are kissing in the man just formed and newly born, when we ...
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Whether Christ's Birth Should have Been Made Known to Some?
... OF THE MANIFESTATION OF THE NEWLY BORN CHRIST (EIGHT ARTICLES) Whether Christ's
birth should have been made known to some? Objection ...
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Hail, Jesus;
... Hail, sweet Jesus; whom the celestial legions of angels did honour, newly born,
with joyful praises; and the shepherds, devoutly seeking and finding, adored ...
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Food for the Lambs.
... new-born babes desire the sincere milk of the Word that they may grow thereby."
1:Pet.2:2. Milk is the aliment which the nature of the newly born infant demands ...
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Whether it was Becoming that the Magi Should Come to Adore Christ ...
... OF THE MANIFESTATION OF THE NEWLY BORN CHRIST (EIGHT ARTICLES) Whether it was becoming
that the Magi should come to adore Christ and pay homage to Him? ...
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That Infants are Baptized for the Remission of Sins.
... Whoso affirms that those newly born and baptized contract nothing from Adam's
transgression, which needs to be washed away by baptism, is to be execrated: for ...
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Whether the Star which Appeared to the Magi Belonged to the ...
... OF THE MANIFESTATION OF THE NEWLY BORN CHRIST (EIGHT ARTICLES) Whether the star
which appeared to the Magi belonged to the heavenly system? ...
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Newly-born (1 Occurrence)
Newly-born. Newly, Newly-born. Newly-married . Multi-Version
Concordance Newly-born (1 Occurrence). 1 Peter 2:2 Thirst ...
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Newly (15 Occurrences)
... 2. (adv.) Anew; afresh; freshly. Multi-Version Concordance Newly (15 Occurrences).
Matthew 2:2 inquiring, "Where is the newlyborn king of the Jews? ...
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Newly-married (8 Occurrences)
Newly-married. Newly-born, Newly-married. New-moon . Multi-Version Concordance ...
(BBE). Newly-born, Newly-married. New-moon . Reference Bible.
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Homage (51 Occurrences)
... 5. (vt) To cause to pay homage. Multi-Version Concordance Homage (51 Occurrences).
Matthew 2:2 inquiring, "Where is the newlyborn king of the Jews? ...
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Infanticide
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) The murder of an infant born alive; the murder
or killing of a newlyborn or young child; child murder. ...
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Inquiring (23 Occurrences)
... mind. Multi-Version Concordance Inquiring (23 Occurrences). Matthew 2:2
inquiring, "Where is the newlyborn king of the Jews? For ...
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Infants (71 Occurrences)
... 1 Peter 2:2 Thirst, like newly-born infants, for pure milk for the soul,
that by it you may grow up to salvation; (WEY). Genesis ...
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Thrush (2 Occurrences)
... See Brown thrush. 3. (n.) An affection of the mouth, fauces, etc., common in newly
born children, characterized by minute ulcers called aphthae. See Aphthae. ...
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Thirst (40 Occurrences)
... 1 Peter 2:2 Thirst, like newly-born infants, for pure milk for the soul,
that by it you may grow up to salvation; (WEY). Revelation ...
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Prey (105 Occurrences)
... and the largest and strongest not only carried away meat prepared for food and
sacrifice, but also preyed upon the much-prized house pigeons, newlyborn of the ...
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