How . . . ? Note other such questions, Joh_4:9. 1Co_15:35. All answered by "the gift of God "(Joh_3:16; Joh_4:10. 1Co_15:38). The question implies a negative answer,
be born. Nicodemus misunderstands, and uses the Verb gennao of the mother. The Lord uses it of the Father, as meaning begetting.