Complete Bible Study Guide
What Does the Bible Say About Being Pregnant?
9 Scripture references with full text and commentary
Understanding Being Pregnant in the Bible
What does the Bible say about being pregnant? Browse 11 carefully selected verses that illuminate this biblical theme.
Top 9 Verses About Being Pregnant
- 1Exodus 21:22
“If men strive, and hurt a woman with child, so that her fruit depart from her, and yet no mischief follow: he shall be surely punished, according as the woman's husband will lay upon him; and he shall pay as the judges determine.”
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- 5Isaiah 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 - 6Jeremiah 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 - 7Luke 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 - 8Luke 2:11
“For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.”
KJV - 9Revelation 12:2
“And she being with child cried, travailing in birth, and pained to be delivered.”
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Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Being Pregnant? (6 Verses)
“If men strive, and hurt a woman with child, so that her fruit depart from her, and yet no mischief follow: he shall be surely punished, according as the woman's husband will lay upon him; and he shall pay as the judges determine.”
“Or as an hidden untimely birth I had not been; as infants which never saw light.”
“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.”
“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 Being Pregnant? (3 Verses)
“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:”
“For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.”
“And she being with child cried, travailing in birth, and pained to be delivered.”
How to Study What the Bible Says About Being Pregnant
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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.
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Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about being pregnant. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.
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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.
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Memorise at least one key verse about being pregnant 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 being pregnant 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 being pregnant needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.
Share what you have learned about being pregnant 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 being pregnant, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.
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