Complete Bible Study Guide

What Does the Bible Say About Babies?

10 Scripture references with full text and commentary

Understanding Babies in the Bible

Explore what the Bible says about babies. This collection of 11 key Scripture passages reveals God's wisdom and guidance on this important theme.

10
Total Verses
6
Old Testament
4
New Testament

Top 10 Verses About Babies

  1. 1
    Psalms 127:3
    Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward.
    KJV
  2. 2
    Psalms 139:13
    For thou hast possessed my reins: thou hast covered me in my mother's womb.
    KJV
  3. 3
    Proverbs 17:6
    Children's children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers.
    KJV
  4. 4
    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
    KJV
  5. 5
    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
    KJV
  6. 6
    Jeremiah 1:5
    Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, and I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations. ordained: Heb. gave
    KJV
  7. 7
    Matthew 19:14
    But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.
    KJV
  8. 8
    Mark 10:13
    And they brought young children to him, that he should touch them: and his disciples rebuked those that brought them.
    KJV
  9. 9
    Luke 1:41
    And it came to pass, that, when Elisabeth heard the salutation of Mary, the babe leaped in her womb; and Elisabeth was filled with the Holy Ghost:
    KJV
  10. 10
    Luke 18:15
    And they brought unto him also infants, that he would touch them: but when his disciples saw it, they rebuked them.
    KJV

Subtopics of Babies

babies going to heaven
baptism of babies
designer babies
having babies
healthy babies
stillborn babies

Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Babies? (6 Verses)

Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward.
For thou hast possessed my reins: thou hast covered me in my mother's womb.
Children's children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers.
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
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
Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, and I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations. ordained: Heb. gave

New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Babies? (4 Verses)

But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.
And they brought young children to him, that he should touch them: and his disciples rebuked those that brought them.
And it came to pass, that, when Elisabeth heard the salutation of Mary, the babe leaped in her womb; and Elisabeth was filled with the Holy Ghost:
And they brought unto him also infants, that he would touch them: but when his disciples saw it, they rebuked them.

How to Study What the Bible Says About Babies

  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 babies. 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 babies 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 babies 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 babies needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.

  • Share what you have learned about babies 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 babies, 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 babies?
Explore what the Bible says about babies. This collection of 11 key Scripture passages reveals God's wisdom and guidance on this important theme. The Bible contains 10 key verses about babies spanning both Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses about babies are there?
There are 10 key Bible verses about babies compiled in this study guide, drawn from books across both the Old and New Testaments.
What is the best verse about babies?
One of the most well-known and frequently cited verses about babies is Psalms 127:3 — "Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward."
Where in the Bible does it talk about babies?
Babies 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.

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