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Bible Quotes About Mothers

10 Scripture verses about mothers from the King James Version, with full verse text for study and meditation.

Discover 12 powerful Bible verses about mothers. Study what Scripture teaches about this essential love & relationships topic.

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Old Testament

New Testament

Top 10 Bible Quotes About Mothers

Exodus 20:12 — “Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.”
Psalms 127:3 — “Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward.”
Proverbs 1:8 — “My son, hear the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the law of thy mother:”
Proverbs 6:20 — “My son, keep thy father's commandment, and forsake not the law of thy mother:”
Proverbs 22:6 — “Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it. Train: or, Catechise in: Heb. in his way”
Proverbs 23:22 — “Hearken unto thy father that begat thee, and despise not thy mother when she is old.”
Proverbs 31:25 — “Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come.”
Proverbs 31:26 — “She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness.”
Isaiah 49:15 — “Can a woman forget her sucking child, that she should not have compassion on the son of her womb? yea, they may forget, yet will I not forget thee. that: Heb. from having compassion”
Isaiah 66:13 — “As one whom his mother comforteth, so will I comfort you; and ye shall be comforted in Jerusalem.”

Subtopics of Mothers

baby mothers

church mothers

help you through rough times for mothers

mothers against daughters

mothers and daughters

mothers and sons

Old Testament Quotes About Mothers (10)

“Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.”

Exodus 20:12KJV

“Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward.”

Psalms 127:3KJV

“My son, hear the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the law of thy mother:”

Proverbs 1:8KJV

“My son, keep thy father's commandment, and forsake not the law of thy mother:”

Proverbs 6:20KJV

“Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it. Train: or, Catechise in: Heb. in his way”

Proverbs 22:6KJV

“Hearken unto thy father that begat thee, and despise not thy mother when she is old.”

Proverbs 23:22KJV

“Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come.”

Proverbs 31:25KJV

“She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness.”

Proverbs 31:26KJV

“Can a woman forget her sucking child, that she should not have compassion on the son of her womb? yea, they may forget, yet will I not forget thee. that: Heb. from having compassion”

Isaiah 49:15KJV

“As one whom his mother comforteth, so will I comfort you; and ye shall be comforted in Jerusalem.”

Isaiah 66:13KJV

Frequently Asked Questions About Mothers in the Bible

What does the Bible say about mothers?

The Bible contains 10 verses about mothers, covering this topic from Genesis to Revelation. Scripture provides guidance, instruction, and comfort regarding mothers through both the Old and New Testaments.

How many Bible verses are about mothers?

There are 10 Bible verses about mothers in the King James Version. These verses span multiple books of the Bible and cover various aspects of this topic.

What is the best Bible verse about mothers?

While many verses address mothers, the most well-known passages come from various books of the Bible. The best verse depends on your specific situation and what aspect of mothers you are studying.

Where in the Bible does it talk about mothers?

Mothers is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 10 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.