35 Bible Verses about Babies: Celebrating God’s Precious Gifts
Babies are a beautiful blessing from God. In the Bible, the arrival of a baby is often met with joy and gratitude. In this post, we’ve put together 35 heartwarming verses that highlight the preciousness of life and the significance of children in God’s plan.
Related: Nurturing Faith in Little Hearts – 15 Bible Verses about Kids
Verses about Babies
1. Psalm 127:3
“Children are a gift from the Lord; they are a reward from him.”
2. Psalm 139:13
“You made all the delicate, inner parts of my body and knit me together in my mother’s womb.”
3. Mark 10:16
“Then he took the children in his arms and placed his hands on their heads and blessed them.”
4. Isaiah 54:13
“I will teach all your children, and they will enjoy great peace.”
5. Luke 1:41
“At the sound of Mary’s greeting, Elizabeth’s child leaped within her, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit.”
6. Proverbs 17:6
“Grandchildren are the crowning glory of the aged; parents are the pride of their children.”
7. 1 Samuel 1:27
“I asked the Lord to give me this boy, and he has granted my request.”
8. Job 10:12
“You gave me life and showed me your unfailing love. My life was preserved by your care.”
9. Luke 18:15
“One day some parents brought their little children to Jesus so he could touch and bless them.”
10. Genesis 21:6
“And Sarah declared, ‘God has brought me laughter. All who hear about this will laugh with me.'”
11. Exodus 20:12
“Honor your father and mother. Then you will live a long, full life in the land the Lord your God is giving you.”
12. Jeremiah 1:5
“I knew you before I formed you in your mother’s womb. Before you were born, I set you apart and appointed you as my prophet to the nations.”
13. Matthew 18:3
“Then he said, ‘I tell you the truth, unless you turn from your sins and become like little children, you will never get into the Kingdom of Heaven.'”
14. 1 John 3:1
“See how very much our Father loves us, for he calls us his children, and that is what we are!”
15. Psalm 113:9
“He gives the childless woman a family, making her a happy mother. Praise the Lord!”
16. Mark 9:36-37
“Then he put a little child among them. Taking the child in his arms, he said to them, ‘Anyone who welcomes a little child like this on my behalf welcomes me, and anyone who welcomes me welcomes not only me but also my Father who sent me.'”
17. 2 Timothy 3:15
“You have been taught the holy Scriptures from childhood, and they have given you the wisdom to receive the salvation that comes by trusting in Christ Jesus.”
18. Psalm 22:9
“Yet you brought me safely from my mother’s womb and led me to trust you at my mother’s breast.”
19. Matthew 21:16
“They asked Jesus, ‘Do you hear what these children are saying?’ ‘Yes,’ Jesus replied. ‘Haven’t you ever read the Scriptures? For they say, ‘You have taught children and infants to give you praise.'”
20. Ephesians 6:1-3
“Children, obey your parents because you belong to the Lord, for this is the right thing to do. ‘Honor your father and mother.’ This is the first commandment with a promise: If you honor your father and mother, ‘things will go well for you, and you will have a long life on the earth.'”
21. Genesis 33:5
“Then Esau looked at the women and children and asked, ‘Who are these people with you?’ ‘These are the children God has graciously given to me, your servant,’ Jacob replied.”
22. Luke 1:15
“For he will be great in the eyes of the Lord. He must never touch wine or other alcoholic drinks. He will be filled with the Holy Spirit, even before his birth.”
23. Matthew 18:10
“Beware that you don’t look down on any of these little ones. For I tell you that in heaven their angels are always in the presence of my heavenly Father.”
24. 2 Kings 4:14
“Later Elisha asked Gehazi, ‘What can we do for her?’ Gehazi replied, ‘She doesn’t have a son, and her husband is an old man.'”
25. Psalm 128:3
“Your wife will be like a fruitful grapevine, flourishing within your home. Your children will be like vigorous young olive trees as they sit around your table.”
26. Deuteronomy 1:39
“Moreover, your little ones who you said would become a prey, and your sons, who today have no knowledge of good or evil, shall enter there, and I will give it to them and they shall possess it.”
27. Luke 1:36
“What’s more, your relative Elizabeth has become pregnant in her old age! People used to say she was barren, but she has conceived a son and is now in her sixth month.”
28. 1 Samuel 1:20
“Before the next day arrived, Samuel was born. He worshipped the Lord there.”
29. Psalm 22:10
“I was thrust into your arms at my birth. You have been my God from the moment I was born.”
30. Luke 2:12
“And you will recognize him by this sign: You will find a baby wrapped snugly in strips of cloth, lying in a manger.”
31. Matthew 2:16
“Herod was furious when he realized that the wise men had outwitted him. He sent soldiers to kill all the boys in and around Bethlehem who were two years old and under, based on the wise men’s report of the star’s first appearance.”
32. Genesis 33:1-5
“Then Jacob looked up and saw Esau coming with his 400 men. So he divided the children among Leah, Rachel, and his two servant wives. He put the servant wives and their children at the front, Leah and her children next, and Rachel and Joseph last.”
33. Isaiah 7:14
“All right then, the Lord himself will give you the sign. Look! The virgin will conceive a child! She will give birth to a son and will call him Immanuel (which means ‘God is with us’).”
34. Luke 2:27
“That day, the Spirit led him to the Temple. So when Mary and Joseph came to present the baby Jesus to the Lord as the law required.”
35. Proverbs 22:6
“Direct your children onto the right path, and when they are older, they will not leave it.”
Short Prayer
Dear Father God, we thank You for the precious gift of children. May we always cherish and protect the little ones in our lives. Bless parents with wisdom and grace, and guide us in nurturing the next generation to know and love You. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.
Conclusion
These 35 verses remind us of the immeasurable value of children in God’s plan. Babies are not only a gift but also a symbol of hope and new beginnings. They teach us about innocence, trust, and the pure joy of life. Let us embrace and protect these little ones, raising them in the knowledge and love of God, as they are indeed a treasure beyond measure.
