יָלִיד (ya.lid)
ya.lid
born
H:NQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 13 verses
- Root
- —
- Part of speech
- H:N
Definition
Definition
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Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The Hebrew word yalid simply means 'born' or 'one who is born.' In Scripture, it often marks the beginning of a person’s life within a specific family or community context. It reminds us that every individual enters this world with a unique origin story, whether by natural birth into a household or through other means of inclusion.
For your faith, this word highlights the value of belonging. In ancient Israel, being 'born in the house' meant you were part of the covenant community from the start. It suggests that our origins matter to God, who knows us before we take our first breath. This truth offers comfort: you are not an accident, but a deliberate creation with a place in His family.
When we reflect on our own lives, yalid invites us to appreciate the gift of life itself. It encourages gratitude for the families and communities that nurture us. Ultimately, it points to the hope that God’s love extends to all who are born, calling them into a relationship with Him that transcends earthly origins.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 13 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- those born of5×
- one born of3×
- [was] among/ those born of2×
- one of/ those born of1×
- and/ [the] one born of1×
- [the] one born of1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- יְלִידֵ֖י2×
- יְלִ֥יד2×
- יְלִ֣יד2×
- מִ/ילִדֵ֥י1×
- יְלִידֵ֤י1×
- יְלִידֵ֣י1×
- יְלִדֵ֥י1×
- וִ/ילִ֣יד1×
- בִּ/ילִידֵ֣י1×
- בִּ/ילִדֵ֥י1×
Key Verses
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Genesis 17:12
He who is eight days old shall be circumcised among you, every male throughout your generations, he who is born in the house, or bought with money from any foreigner who is not of your offspring.
This verse establishes yalid as the criterion for inclusion in the Abrahamic covenant, distinguishing those born into the household from those acquired later.
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Jeremiah 2:14
Is Israel a slave? Is he born into slavery? Why has he become a captive?
Here the word is used metaphorically to ask if Israel was naturally born into slavery, highlighting a profound spiritual contradiction in their relationship with God.
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Genesis 17:13
He who is born in your house, and he who is bought with your money, must be circumcised. My covenant shall be in your flesh for an everlasting covenant.
The repetition of yalid here reinforces the permanence of the covenant sign for all male members born within Abraham's household.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Every Occurrence (13 verses across 7 books)
Genesis 5 verses
When Abram heard that his relative was taken captive, he led out his three hundred eighteen trained men, born in his…
Genesis 17:12He who is eight days old shall be circumcised among you, every male throughout your generations, he who is born in the…
Genesis 17:13He who is born in your house, and he who is bought with your money, must be circumcised. My covenant shall be in your…
Genesis 17:23Abraham took Ishmael his son, all who were born in his house, and all who were bought with his money: every male among…
Genesis 17:27All the men of his house, those born in the house, and those bought with money from a foreigner, were circumcised with…