Complete Bible Study Guide
What Does the Bible Say About Childbearing?
12 Scripture references with full text and commentary
Understanding Childbearing in the Bible
Explore what the Bible says about childbearing. This collection of 19 key Scripture passages reveals God's wisdom and guidance on this important theme.
Top 10 Verses About Childbearing
- 1Genesis 1:28
“And God blessed them, and God said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it: and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth. moveth: Heb. creepeth”
KJV - 2Genesis 2:18
“And the LORD God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him. meet: Heb. as before him”
KJV - 3Genesis 3:16
“Unto the woman he said, I will greatly multiply thy sorrow and thy conception; in sorrow thou shalt bring forth children; and thy desire shall be to thy husband, and he shall rule over thee. to thy: or, subject to thy husband”
KJV - 4
- 5Deuteronomy 7:14
“Thou shalt be blessed above all people: there shall not be male or female barren among you, or among your cattle.”
KJV - 6Psalms 113:9
“He maketh the barren woman to keep house, and to be a joyful mother of children. Praise ye the LORD. to keep: Heb. to dwell in an house”
KJV - 7
- 8Psalms 128:1
“A Song of degrees. Blessed is every one that feareth the LORD; that walketh in his ways.”
KJV - 9
- 10Romans 7:2
“For the woman which hath an husband is bound by the law to her husband so long as he liveth; but if the husband be dead, she is loosed from the law of her husband.”
KJV
Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Childbearing? (8 Verses)
“And God blessed them, and God said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it: and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth. moveth: Heb. creepeth”
“And the LORD God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him. meet: Heb. as before him”
“Unto the woman he said, I will greatly multiply thy sorrow and thy conception; in sorrow thou shalt bring forth children; and thy desire shall be to thy husband, and he shall rule over thee. to thy: or, subject to thy husband”
“And God remembered Rachel, and God hearkened to her, and opened her womb.”
“Thou shalt be blessed above all people: there shall not be male or female barren among you, or among your cattle.”
“He maketh the barren woman to keep house, and to be a joyful mother of children. Praise ye the LORD. to keep: Heb. to dwell in an house”
“Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward.”
“A Song of degrees. Blessed is every one that feareth the LORD; that walketh in his ways.”
New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Childbearing? (4 Verses)
“And thou shalt have joy and gladness; and many shall rejoice at his birth.”
“For the woman which hath an husband is bound by the law to her husband so long as he liveth; but if the husband be dead, she is loosed from the law of her husband.”
“Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord.”
“The aged women likewise, that they be in behaviour as becometh holiness, not false accusers, not given to much wine, teachers of good things; holiness: or, holy women false: or, one who foments strife”
How to Study What the Bible Says About Childbearing
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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 childbearing. 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 childbearing 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 childbearing 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 childbearing needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.
Share what you have learned about childbearing 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 childbearing, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.
How Well Do You Know What the Bible Says About Childbearing?
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