Complete Bible Study Guide
What Does the Bible Say About Infertility?
17 Scripture references with full text and commentary
Understanding Infertility in the Bible
What does the Bible say about infertility? Browse 19 carefully selected verses that illuminate this biblical theme.
Top 10 Verses About Infertility
- 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 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 - 3Exodus 23:26
“There shall nothing cast their young, nor be barren, in thy land: the number of thy days I will fulfil.”
KJV - 4Deuteronomy 7:14
“Thou shalt be blessed above all people: there shall not be male or female barren among you, or among your cattle.”
KJV - 5Deuteronomy 8:2
“And thou shalt remember all the way which the LORD thy God led thee these forty years in the wilderness, to humble thee, and to prove thee, to know what was in thine heart, whether thou wouldest keep his commandments, or no.”
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 128:3
“Thy wife shall be as a fruitful vine by the sides of thine house: thy children like olive plants round about thy table.”
KJV - 9
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Subtopics of Infertility
Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Infertility? (10 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 Isaac intreated the LORD for his wife, because she was barren: and the LORD was intreated of him, and Rebekah his wife conceived.”
“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 thou shalt remember all the way which the LORD thy God led thee these forty years in the wilderness, to humble thee, and to prove thee, to know what was in thine heart, whether thou wouldest keep his commandments, or no.”
“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.”
“Thy wife shall be as a fruitful vine by the sides of thine house: thy children like olive plants round about thy table.”
“For thou hast possessed my reins: thou hast covered me in my mother's womb.”
“He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds. wounds: Heb. griefs”
New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Infertility? (7 Verses)
“Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them.”
“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.”
“These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.”
“And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;”
“Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;”
“I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.”
“Through faith also Sara herself received strength to conceive seed, and was delivered of a child when she was past age , because she judged him faithful who had promised.”
How to Study What the Bible Says About Infertility
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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 infertility. 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 infertility 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 infertility 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 infertility needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.
Share what you have learned about infertility 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 infertility, 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 Infertility?
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