There are a lot of people who think that the Bible doesn’t have much to say about unborn babies. However, this couldn’t be further from the truth! In fact, the Bible has a lot to say about protecting unborn life and valuing human life from the moment of conception. If you’re interested in learning more about what the Bible has to say about unborn babies, then read on for some key verses that discuss this topic.
For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother’s womb.
The Bible is full of stories about life and death, and it has a lot to say about unborn babies. In this blog post, we will explore what the Bible says about unborn babies. We will look at passages that speak to the sanctity of life and those that discuss when life begins. We will also explore how the Bible has been used to justify both pro-life and pro-choice positions.
Advocating for the Unborn Child
God created every person.
Psalm 100:3
“Know that the Lord is God. He made us, and we belong to him. We are his people, the sheep in his pasture.”
Isaiah 44:24
“The Lord is the one who saved you. He is the one who formed you in your mother’s body. He says, ‘I am the Lord, the one who made everything, the one who alone stretched out the skies. I spread out the earth by myself.'”
Isaiah 64:8
“But now, Lord, you are our father. We are the clay, and you are our potter. We are all the work of your hand.”
Psalm 139:13-16
“You made my inner parts; you put me together in my mother’s belly. I praise you, for I am wonderfully made. Your works are wonderful, and I know this well. You saw my body being formed. You watched me as I was woven together in the dark of the womb. You saw my bones being formed as I took shape in my mother’s body. When I was put together there, you saw my body as it was formed. All the days planned for me were written in your book before I was one day old.”
Job 10:11-12
“You covered me with skin and flesh, and you put my bones and muscles together. You gave me life and love.”
Matthew 1:20
“While he was thinking about this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream. The angel said, ‘Joseph, descendant of David, don’t be afraid to accept Mary to be your wife. The baby inside her is from the Holy Spirit.'”
Life of the Preborn
The Bible is clear that human life begins at conception. In Psalm 139:13-16, David says, “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. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well. My frame was not hidden from you, when I was being made in secret, intricately woven in the depths of the earth. Your eyes saw my unformed substance; in your book were written, every one of them, the days that were formed for me, when as yet there was none of them.”
Luke 1:15
“He will be filled with the Holy Spirit, even from his mother’s womb.”
Luke 1:41, 44
“When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby leaped in her womb. [And she exclaimed], ‘when I heard your greeting, the baby in my womb leaped for joy.'”
Isaiah 49:1, 5
“The Lord called me from the womb… formed me from the womb to be his servant.” Galatians 1:15 “But God set me apart from the time I was born. He showed me his grace by appointing me.”
Ephesians 1:3-4
“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places, even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before him.”
Psalm 127:3-5a
“Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb a reward. Like arrows in the hand of a warrior are the children of one’s youth. Blessed is the man who fills his quiver with them!”
Jeremiah 1:5
“Before I formed you in your mother’s body I chose you. Before you were born I set you apart to serve me. I appointed you to be a prophet to the nations.”
What Does the Bible Say About Abortion?
The Bible doesn’t explicitly mention abortion, but it has a lot to say about life, including the sanctity of human life. In the Old Testament, God spoke directly to the Israelites about protecting the lives of unborn children: “You shall not murder” (Exodus 20:13). The Hebrew word for “murder” in this verse is ratsach, which means “to kill unlawfully.” This would certainly include aborting a child.
Genesis 9:6
“If someone takes a life, their life will also be taken, because God created humans in His image.”
Exodus 20:13
“‘Do not commit murder.’”
Exodus 23:7b
“Do not harm the innocent and righteous.”
Isaiah 45:9-11
It’s a terrible thing for anyone to argue with their Creator. It’s like a piece of pottery questioning the potter. How dreadful for someone to say to their father, “Why did you make me like this?” or to their mother, “Why did you bring me into the world?” The Lord is the Holy One of Israel. He made us. He asks, “Are you questioning what will happen to my children? Are you telling me what I should do with what I have made?”
Exodus 4:11
The Lord said, “Who gives people the ability to speak or makes them unable to hear or speak? Who gives people sight or makes them blind? It is I, the Lord.”
1 Corinthians 1:27
But God chose what the world considers foolish to shame the wise. God chose what the world considers weak to shame the strong.
Exodus 21:22-25
If two men are fighting and accidentally injure a pregnant woman, but no harm comes to the woman, the one responsible must pay a fine. But if there is further injury, then the punishment will match the injury: life for life, eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot, burn for burn, wound for wound, bruise for bruise.
What Does the Bible Say About Miscarriage?
While the Bible doesn’t directly address the topic of miscarriage, there are a few passages that can provide comfort and hope to those who have experienced this loss. In Genesis, we read the story of Sarah, who was unable to have children and was deeply saddened by this. God promised her that she would have a son, and when she finally bore her long-awaited child, she named him Isaac, which means “he will laugh.” This name was significant not only because it was a reminder of God’s promise, but also because it spoke of the joy that comes from new life.
The book of Job also has a passage that can be applied to miscarrying mothers. In Job 3:16, Job says, “Or why was I not hidden like a stillborn child, like infants who never see the light of day?” Here, Job is lamenting his great suffering, but his words can also be comforting to those who have experienced the loss of a child. He compares his pain to that of an infant who never had a chance to live and breathe; in other words, he recognizes that his suffering is great but finite. For those who have miscarried, this can be a reminder that though their pain is real and deep, it is not eternal.
Finally, Psalm 139:13-16 speaks about how we are fearfully and wonderfully made by God.
Conclusion
The Bible has a lot to say about unborn babies and the sanctity of life. In general, the Bible teaches that life is precious and should be protected. This includes the lives of unborn babies. The Bible also teaches that God knows us before we are born and that He has a plan for our lives. Psalm 139:13-16 says, “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. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well.” This indicates that God has a special concern for unborn babies and their lives.