“For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb.” – Psalm 139:13
Bible Verses About Babies In The Womb
Genesis 1:27 – Reflecting God’s Image
“So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them.” – Genesis 1:27
Jeremiah 1:5 – Purpose Before Birth
“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations.” – Jeremiah 1:5
Psalm 139:15 – Intricate Creation
“My frame was not hidden from you when I was made in the secret place, when I was woven together in the depths of the earth.” – Psalm 139:15
Isaiah 44:24 – Creator of All
“This is what the Lord says— your Redeemer, who formed you in the womb: I am the Lord, the Maker of all things, who stretches out the heavens, who spreads out the earth by myself.” – Isaiah 44:24
Ephesians 2:10 – Created for Good Works
“For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” – Ephesians 2:10
Luke 1:41 – Babies React in the Womb
“When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit.” – Luke 1:41
Job 31:15 – Equality in Creation
“Did not he who made me in the womb make them? Did not the same one form us both within our mothers?” – Job 31:15
Psalm 22:10 – God’s Care From Birth
“From birth I was cast on you; from my mother’s womb you have been my God.” – Psalm 22:10
Psalm 127:3 – Children are a Blessing
“Children are a heritage from the Lord, offspring a reward from him.” – Psalm 127:3
Romans 9:11 – Purpose in God’s Plan
“Yet, before the twins were born or had done anything good or bad—in order that God’s purpose in election might stand.” – Romans 9:11
Psalm 66:9 – Preserving Life
“He has preserved our lives and kept our feet from slipping.” – Psalm 66:9
Matthew 19:14 – Jesus Loves Children
“Jesus said, ‘Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.'” – Matthew 19:14
Galatians 1:15 – Set Apart in the Womb
“But when God, who set me apart from my mother’s womb and called me by his grace, was pleased.” – Galatians 1:15
Luke 1:44 – John the Baptist’s Joy
“As soon as the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the baby in my womb leaped for joy.” – Luke 1:44
Exodus 21:22 – Value of Unborn Life
“If people are fighting and hit a pregnant woman and she gives birth prematurely but there is no serious injury, the offender must be fined whatever the woman’s husband demand and the court allows.” – Exodus 21:22
Colossians 1:16 – Created by Him
“For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him and for him.” – Colossians 1:16
1 Timothy 2:15 – Salvation in Childbearing
“But women will be saved through childbearing if they continue in faith, love, and holiness with propriety.” – 1 Timothy 2:15
Isaiah 49:1 – Called from the Womb
“Listen to me, you islands; hear this, you distant nations: Before I was born the Lord called me; from my mother’s womb he has spoken my name.” – Isaiah 49:1
Luke 2:12 – A Sign for You
“This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.” – Luke 2:12
Acts 17:26 – All Nations from One Man
“From one man he made all the nations, that they should inhabit the whole earth; and he marked out their appointed times in history and the boundaries of their lands.” – Acts 17:26
Psalms 139:16 – Written in His Book
“Your eyes saw my unformed body; all the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be.” – Psalms 139:16
Isaiah 46:3 – Carried from the Womb
“Listen to me, you descendants of Jacob, all the remnants of the people of Israel, you whom I have upheld since your birth, and have carried since you were born.” – Isaiah 46:3
1 Peter 1:20 – Foreknown Before Creation
“He was chosen before the creation of the world, but was revealed in these last times for your sake.” – 1 Peter 1:20
Deuteronomy 32:10 – Safeguarded in the Womb
“In a desert land he found him, in a barren and hollowed wasteland. He shielded him and cared for him; he guarded him as the apple of his eye.” – Deuteronomy 32:10
Proverbs 17:6 – Children as a Crown
“Children’s children are a crown to the aged, and parents are the pride of their children.” – Proverbs 17:6
Mark 10:16 – Jesus Blessing the Children
“And he took the children in his arms, placed his hands on them and blessed them.” – Mark 10:16
Final Thoughts
As I reflect on these verses, it becomes clear that God cherishes life, even from the moment of conception. Each verse highlights His involvement in humanity’s creation and life journey. We see that the unborn are seen as valuable and purposeful, crafted with great care. It’s encouraging to know that every child is born with a divine plan in mind. These scriptures remind us to protect and honor life, regardless of its stage.
Understanding the value God places on children allows us to appreciate the beauty of life and the roles we have as guardians and nurturers. May we strive to advocate for and support those lives entrusted to us.
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