Complete Bible Study Guide
What Does the Bible Say About Breastfeeding?
17 Scripture references with full text and commentary
Understanding Breastfeeding in the Bible
Discover 20 powerful Bible verses about breastfeeding. Study what Scripture teaches about this essential life circumstances topic.
Top 10 Verses About Breastfeeding
- 1Genesis 21:7
“And she said, Who would have said unto Abraham, that Sarah should have given children suck? for I have born him a son in his old age.”
KJV - 2Genesis 21:8
“And the child grew, and was weaned: and Abraham made a great feast the same day that Isaac was weaned.”
KJV - 3Genesis 49:25
“Even by the God of thy father, who shall help thee; and by the Almighty, who shall bless thee with blessings of heaven above, blessings of the deep that lieth under, blessings of the breasts, and of the womb:”
KJV - 4
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- 6Psalms 22:9
“But thou art he that took me out of the womb: thou didst make me hope when I was upon my mother's breasts. didst: or, kept me in safety”
KJV - 7
- 8Isaiah 40:11
“He shall feed his flock like a shepherd: he shall gather the lambs with his arm, and carry them in his bosom, and shall gently lead those that are with young. that: or, that give suck”
KJV - 9Isaiah 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 - 10Isaiah 49:23
“And kings shall be thy nursing fathers, and their queens thy nursing mothers: they shall bow down to thee with their face toward the earth, and lick up the dust of thy feet; and thou shalt know that I am the LORD: for they shall not be ashamed that wait for me. nursing fathers: Heb. nourishers queens: Heb. princesses”
KJV
Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Breastfeeding? (14 Verses)
“And she said, Who would have said unto Abraham, that Sarah should have given children suck? for I have born him a son in his old age.”
“And the child grew, and was weaned: and Abraham made a great feast the same day that Isaac was weaned.”
“Even by the God of thy father, who shall help thee; and by the Almighty, who shall bless thee with blessings of heaven above, blessings of the deep that lieth under, blessings of the breasts, and of the womb:”
“And Naomi took the child, and laid it in her bosom, and became nurse unto it.”
“Why did the knees prevent me? or why the breasts that I should suck?”
“But thou art he that took me out of the womb: thou didst make me hope when I was upon my mother's breasts. didst: or, kept me in safety”
“Let thy fountain be blessed: and rejoice with the wife of thy youth.”
“He shall feed his flock like a shepherd: he shall gather the lambs with his arm, and carry them in his bosom, and shall gently lead those that are with young. that: or, that give suck”
“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”
“And kings shall be thy nursing fathers, and their queens thy nursing mothers: they shall bow down to thee with their face toward the earth, and lick up the dust of thy feet; and thou shalt know that I am the LORD: for they shall not be ashamed that wait for me. nursing fathers: Heb. nourishers queens: Heb. princesses”
“Rejoice ye with Jerusalem, and be glad with her, all ye that love her: rejoice for joy with her, all ye that mourn for her:”
“Even the sea monsters draw out the breast, they give suck to their young ones: the daughter of my people is become cruel, like the ostriches in the wilderness. sea: or, sea calves”
“Give them, O LORD: what wilt thou give? give them a miscarrying womb and dry breasts. miscarrying: Heb. that casteth the fruit”
“Gather the people, sanctify the congregation, assemble the elders, gather the children, and those that suck the breasts: let the bridegroom go forth of his chamber, and the bride out of her closet.”
New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Breastfeeding? (3 Verses)
“And it came to pass, as he spake these things, a certain woman of the company lifted up her voice, and said unto him, Blessed is the womb that bare thee, and the paps which thou hast sucked.”
“And as they led him away, they laid hold upon one Simon, a Cyrenian, coming out of the country, and on him they laid the cross, that he might bear it after Jesus.”
“For when for the time ye ought to be teachers, ye have need that one teach you again which be the first principles of the oracles of God; and are become such as have need of milk, and not of strong meat.”
How to Study What the Bible Says About Breastfeeding
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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 breastfeeding. 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 breastfeeding 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 breastfeeding 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 breastfeeding needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.
Share what you have learned about breastfeeding 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 breastfeeding, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.
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