Complete Bible Study Guide

What Does the Bible Say About Babes?

13 Scripture references with full text and commentary

Understanding Babes in the Bible

Discover 13 Bible verses about babes. This comprehensive collection of Scripture quotes reveals God's wisdom and guidance on babes, with verses from across the Old and New Testaments.

13
Total Verses
1
Old Testament
12
New Testament

Top 10 Verses About Babes

  1. 1
    Psalms 8:2
    Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings hast thou ordained strength because of thine enemies, that thou mightest still the enemy and the avenger. ordained: Heb. founded
    KJV
  2. 2
    Matthew 11:25
    At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes.
    KJV
  3. 3
    Matthew 18:2
    And Jesus called a little child unto him, and set him in the midst of them,
    KJV
  4. 4
    Matthew 18:3
    And said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.
    KJV
  5. 5
    Matthew 18:4
    Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven.
    KJV
  6. 6
    Matthew 18:5
    And whoso shall receive one such little child in my name receiveth me.
    KJV
  7. 7
    Matthew 18:6
    But whoso shall offend one of these little ones which believe in me, it were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and that he were drowned in the depth of the sea.
    KJV
  8. 8
    Matthew 21:16
    And said unto him, Hearest thou what these say? And Jesus saith unto them, Yea; have ye never read, Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings thou hast perfected praise?
    KJV
  9. 9
    Mark 10:15
    Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter therein .
    KJV
  10. 10
    Luke 10:21
    In that hour Jesus rejoiced in spirit, and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes: even so, Father; for so it seemed good in thy sight.
    KJV

Subtopics of Babes

In the mouths of, is praise perfected
A symbol of the guileless
A symbol of the children of the kingdom of heaven
FIGURATIVE
Of weak Christians
Figurative of weak Christians

Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Babes? (1 Verses)

Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings hast thou ordained strength because of thine enemies, that thou mightest still the enemy and the avenger. ordained: Heb. founded

New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Babes? (12 Verses)

At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes.
And Jesus called a little child unto him, and set him in the midst of them,
And said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.
Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven.
And whoso shall receive one such little child in my name receiveth me.
But whoso shall offend one of these little ones which believe in me, it were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and that he were drowned in the depth of the sea.
And said unto him, Hearest thou what these say? And Jesus saith unto them, Yea; have ye never read, Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings thou hast perfected praise?
Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter therein .
In that hour Jesus rejoiced in spirit, and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes: even so, Father; for so it seemed good in thy sight.
Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child shall in no wise enter therein .
An instructor of the foolish, a teacher of babes, which hast the form of knowledge and of the truth in the law.
For every one that useth milk is unskilful in the word of righteousness: for he is a babe. is unskillful: Gr. hath no experience

How to Study What the Bible Says About Babes

  1. 1

    Begin by reading through every verse listed on this page, noting which ones speak most directly to your current season of life. Write them down and revisit them throughout the week.

  2. 2

    Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about babes. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.

  3. 3

    Study the context of each verse. Read the surrounding chapter to understand who was speaking, who the audience was, and what circumstances prompted the passage. Context prevents misapplication.

  4. 4

    Memorise at least one key verse about babes and meditate on it daily. Scripture memory transforms thinking and equips you to apply God's Word in real-time situations.

Practical Application

Studying what the Bible says about babes is only the beginning. Scripture is meant to be lived out in daily obedience and faith. Here are practical steps to apply these truths:

  • Identify one area of your life where the biblical teaching on babes needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.

  • Share what you have learned about babes with a fellow believer or in a small group setting. Teaching others solidifies your own understanding and encourages mutual growth.

  • Pray through the key verses about babes, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Bible say about babes?
Discover 13 Bible verses about babes. This comprehensive collection of Scripture quotes reveals God's wisdom and guidance on babes, with verses from across the Old and New Testaments. The Bible contains 13 key verses about babes spanning both Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses about babes are there?
There are 13 key Bible verses about babes compiled in this study guide, drawn from books across both the Old and New Testaments.
What is the best verse about babes?
One of the most well-known and frequently cited verses about babes is Psalms 8:2 — "Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings hast thou ordained strength because of thine enemies, that thou mightest still the enemy and the avenger. orda..."
Where in the Bible does it talk about babes?
Babes is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 13 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.

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