Complete Bible Study Guide
What Does the Bible Say About Conception?
20 Scripture references with full text and commentary
Understanding Conception in the Bible
Discover 17 powerful Bible verses about conception. Study what Scripture teaches about this essential miscellaneous topic.
Top 10 Verses About Conception
- 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 21:1
“And the LORD visited Sarah as he had said, and the LORD did unto Sarah as he had spoken.”
KJV - 3Genesis 21:2
“For Sarah conceived, and bare Abraham a son in his old age, at the set time of which God had spoken to him.”
KJV - 4Genesis 25:21
“And Isaac intreated the LORD for his wife, because she was barren: and the LORD was intreated of him, and Rebekah his wife conceived.”
KJV - 5
- 6Exodus 23:26
“There shall nothing cast their young, nor be barren, in thy land: the number of thy days I will fulfil.”
KJV - 7Deuteronomy 7:14
“Thou shalt be blessed above all people: there shall not be male or female barren among you, or among your cattle.”
KJV - 8Judges 13:3
“And the angel of the LORD appeared unto the woman, and said unto her, Behold now, thou art barren, and bearest not: but thou shalt conceive, and bear a son.”
KJV - 9Psalms 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 - 10
Subtopics of Conception
Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Conception? (12 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 visited Sarah as he had said, and the LORD did unto Sarah as he had spoken.”
“For Sarah conceived, and bare Abraham a son in his old age, at the set time of which God had spoken to him.”
“And Isaac intreated the LORD for his wife, because she was barren: and the LORD was intreated of him, and Rebekah his wife conceived.”
“And God remembered Rachel, and God hearkened to her, and opened her womb.”
“There shall nothing cast their young, nor be barren, in thy land: the number of thy days I will fulfil.”
“Thou shalt be blessed above all people: there shall not be male or female barren among you, or among your cattle.”
“And the angel of the LORD appeared unto the woman, and said unto her, Behold now, thou art barren, and bearest not: but thou shalt conceive, and bear a son.”
“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.”
“For thou hast possessed my reins: thou hast covered me in my mother's womb.”
“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 Conception? (8 Verses)
“Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost.”
“But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost. conceived: Gr. begotten”
“And after those days his wife Elisabeth conceived, and hid herself five months, saying,”
“Thus hath the Lord dealt with me in the days wherein he looked on me, to take away my reproach among men.”
“And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name JESUS.”
“And, behold, thy cousin Elisabeth, she hath also conceived a son in her old age: and this is the sixth month with her, who was called barren.”
“For with God nothing shall be impossible.”
“And her neighbours and her cousins heard how the Lord had shewed great mercy upon her; and they rejoiced with her.”
How to Study What the Bible Says About Conception
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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 conception. 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 conception 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 conception 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 conception needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.
Share what you have learned about conception 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 conception, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.
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