“The LORD sees not as man sees: man looks on the outward appearance, but the LORD looks on the heart.” – 1 Samuel 16:7
Bible Verses About Death Of A Baby
Genesis 1:27 – God created each child uniquely in His image.
“So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them.” – Genesis 1:27
Matthew 19:14 – Jesus loves children and calls them to Him.
“But Jesus said, ‘Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven.'” – Matthew 19:14
Psalms 139:13-16 – Each baby is wonderfully made by God.
“For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made.” – Psalms 139:13-14
Jeremiah 1:5 – Each life has purpose even before birth.
“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you; I appointed you a prophet to the nations.” – Jeremiah 1:5
Romans 14:8 – Our lives and deaths belong to the Lord.
“For if we live, we live to the Lord, and if we die, we die to the Lord. So then, whether we live or whether we die, we are the Lord’s.” – Romans 14:8
2 Samuel 12:23 – There is hope for those in the Lord.
“But now he is dead; why should I fast? Can I bring him back again? I shall go to him, but he will not return to me.” – 2 Samuel 12:23
Isaiah 40:11 – God cares for His children gently.
“He will tend his flock like a shepherd; he will gather the lambs in his arms; he will carry them in his bosom, and gently lead those that are with young.” – Isaiah 40:11
Matthew 18:10 – Little ones have angels watching over them.
“See that you do not despise one of these little ones. For I tell you that in heaven their angels always see the face of my Father who is in heaven.” – Matthew 18:10
Isaiah 57:1-2 – The righteous are taken away to find peace.
“The righteous man perishes, and no one lays it to heart; devout men are taken away, while no one understands. For the righteous man is taken away from calamity; he enters into peace.” – Isaiah 57:1-2
Revelation 21:4 – God promises to wipe away every tear.
“He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away.” – Revelation 21:4
Mark 10:16 – Jesus embraces children with love.
“And he took them in his arms and began blessing them, laying his hands on them.” – Mark 10:16
John 14:1-3 – Jesus prepares a place for us in heaven.
“Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you?” – John 14:1-3
Psalms 22:10 – We belong to God from birth.
“From my mother’s womb I was cast upon you; from my mother’s womb you have been my God.” – Psalms 22:10
Luke 18:15-17 – Children represent the kingdom of God.
“Now they were bringing even infants to him that he might touch them. And when the disciples saw it, they rebuked them. But Jesus called them to him, saying, ‘Let the children come to me, and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of God.'” – Luke 18:15-17
Psalm 127:3 – Children are a heritage from the Lord.
“Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb a reward.” – Psalm 127:3
Ecclesiastes 3:1-2 – There is a time for everything.
“For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven: a time to be born, and a time to die.” – Ecclesiastes 3:1-2
1 Corinthians 15:55-57 – Victory over death through Jesus.
“O death, where is your victory? O death, where is your sting?… Thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.” – 1 Corinthians 15:55-57
Proverbs 23:15-16 – Rejoice in the life of your child.
“My son, if your heart is wise, my heart too will be glad. My inmost being will exult when your lips speak what is right.” – Proverbs 23:15-16
Hebrews 2:14-15 – Jesus shares in our humanity.
“Since therefore the children share in flesh and blood, he himself likewise partook of the same things, that through death he might destroy the one who has the power of death, that is, the devil.” – Hebrews 2:14-15
Psalms 34:18 – The Lord is close to the brokenhearted.
“The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.” – Psalms 34:18
John 3:16 – God’s love for the world includes every child.
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.” – John 3:16
2 Timothy 1:7 – God gives us comfort in difficult times.
“For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.” – 2 Timothy 1:7
Revelation 7:17 – God cares for His people eternally.
“For the Lamb in the midst of the throne will be their shepherd, and he will guide them to springs of living water, and God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.” – Revelation 7:17
1 Thessalonians 4:14 – We have hope in Christ after death.
“For since we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so, through Jesus, God will bring with him those who have fallen asleep.” – 1 Thessalonians 4:14
Psalms 139:16 – God knows us intimately from conception.
“Your eyes saw my unformed substance; in your book were written, every one of them, the days that were formed for me.” – Psalms 139:16
Matthew 5:4 – Those who mourn will be comforted.
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” – Matthew 5:4
Final Thoughts
Processing the death of a baby is incredibly difficult. It’s a grief that can lurch through the heart unexpectedly. In these situations, leaning into the scriptures brings comfort and reassurance that God is near to the brokenhearted. These verses remind us of the love God has not only for the living but also for the innocent lives that touch our hearts, however briefly.
As we reflect on these verses, let us hold in our hearts the truth that every life is precious to God. When coping with loss, we can trust that God promises comfort and peace. Through the sorrow, we find hope knowing that there is a place for our loved ones in His eternal embrace.
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