Babies are a precious gift from God, a reminder of His faithfulness and the miracle of life.
Throughout Scripture, children are celebrated as blessings, bringing joy, hope, and a glimpse of God’s creative power.
From their innocence to their potential, babies are depicted in the Bible as symbols of new beginnings and the fulfillment of God’s promises.
These verses explore the biblical view of babies, emphasizing their value in God’s eyes and our responsibility to nurture and care for them as a reflection of His love.
Bible Verses About Babies
1. Psalm 127:3 – A Heritage from the Lord
“Children are a heritage from the Lord, offspring a reward from him.”
2. Jeremiah 1:5 – Known Before Birth
“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart.”
3. Matthew 19:14 – Let the Children Come
“Jesus said, ‘Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.'”
4. Proverbs 22:6 – Train a Child
“Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it.”
5. Psalm 8:2 – Strength Through Babes
“Through the praise of children and infants you have established a stronghold against your enemies, to silence the foe and the avenger.”
6. Isaiah 49:15 – Never Forgotten
“Can a mother forget the baby at her breast and have no compassion on the child she has borne? Though she may forget, I will not forget you!”
7. Exodus 2:2-3 – Moses’ Protection
“And she became pregnant and gave birth to a son. When she saw that he was a fine child, she hid him for three months. But when she could hide him no longer, she got a papyrus basket for him and coated it with tar and pitch.”
8. Luke 18:17 – Childlike Faith
“Truly I tell you, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.”
9. 1 Samuel 1:27 – A Child Prayed For
“I prayed for this child, and the Lord has granted me what I asked of him.”
10. Genesis 33:5 – Children Are a Blessing
“Then Esau looked up and saw the women and children. ‘Who are these with you?’ he asked. Jacob answered, ‘They are the children God has graciously given your servant.'”
11. Psalm 139:13-14 – Fearfully and Wonderfully Made
“For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.”
12. Matthew 18:10 – Angels Watching Over Them
“See that you do not despise one of these little ones. For I tell you that their angels in heaven always see the face of my Father in heaven.”
13. Job 10:8-9 – Shaped by God’s Hands
“Your hands shaped me and made me. Will you now turn and destroy me? Remember that you molded me like clay. Will you now turn me to dust again?”
14. Proverbs 17:6 – Grandchildren as Crowns
“Children’s children are a crown to the aged, and parents are the pride of their children.”
15. Exodus 1:17 – Protecting the Innocent
“The midwives, however, feared God and did not do what the king of Egypt had told them to do; they let the boys live.”
16. Isaiah 11:6 – The Little Child Shall Lead
“The wolf will live with the lamb, the leopard will lie down with the goat, the calf and the lion and the yearling together; and a little child will lead them.”
17. 2 Timothy 3:15 – Knowing the Scriptures Early
“And how from infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.”
18. Luke 1:41 – Joy in the Womb
“When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit.”
19. Proverbs 29:17 – Bringing Delight
“Discipline your children, and they will give you peace; they will bring you the delights you desire.”
20. Isaiah 9:6 – A Child Is Born
“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”
21. Deuteronomy 6:6-7 – Teach Them Diligently
“These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.”
22. Mark 10:16 – Jesus Blesses the Children
“And he took the children in his arms, placed his hands on them and blessed them.”
23. Exodus 23:26 – None Shall Be Barren
“None will miscarry or be barren in your land. I will give you a full life span.”
24. Galatians 4:19 – Christ Formed in You
“My dear children, for whom I am again in the pains of childbirth until Christ is formed in you.”
25. Hosea 11:1 – Called Out of Egypt
“When Israel was a child, I loved him, and out of Egypt I called my son.”
26. Zechariah 8:5 – Children in Joyful Streets
“The city streets will be filled with boys and girls playing there.”
27. Psalm 78:4 – Declaring God’s Works
“We will not hide them from their descendants; we will tell the next generation the praiseworthy deeds of the Lord, his power, and the wonders he has done.”
28. Matthew 1:23 – God With Us
“The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel (which means ‘God with us’).”
29. Proverbs 20:11 – A Child’s Actions
“Even small children are known by their actions, so is their conduct really pure and upright?”
30. Isaiah 65:20 – Long and Blessed Lives
“Never again will there be in it an infant who lives but a few days, or an old man who does not live out his years; the one who dies at a hundred will be thought a mere child; the one who fails to reach a hundred will be considered accursed.”
31. Exodus 21:22 – Protecting the Unborn
“If people are fighting and hit a pregnant woman and she gives birth prematurely but there is no serious injury, the offender must be fined whatever the woman’s husband demands and the court allows.”
32. Luke 2:40 – Growing in Wisdom
“And the child grew and became strong; he was filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was on him.”
33. Ephesians 6:4 – Bring Them Up in the Lord
“Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.”
Our Thoughts on What the Bible Says About Babies
The Bible celebrates babies as gifts from God, reflecting His creativity, love, and purpose.
Scripture highlights their value and the joy they bring from their conception to their growth.
These verses remind us of the responsibility to nurture, protect, and guide them according to God’s Word.
As blessings from the Lord, babies embody hope, innocence, and potential.
We participate in God’s plan to build faith-filled generations by cherishing and teaching them.
Let these truths inspire you to honor the precious lives entrusted to us and reflect His love and care in all that we do.
Say This Prayer
Heavenly Father, thank You for the precious gift of babies, who remind us of Your miracles and love.
Teach us to nurture them with wisdom and patience, reflecting Your grace in their lives.
Help us guide them in Your ways so they may grow to know You deeply and fulfill the purpose You’ve planned for them.
May their innocence inspire us, and may Your blessings be upon every child and parent. In Jesus’ name, Amen.