Bible verses about pregnancy
Pregnancy is a special journey, a time when new life begins and grows with God’s care inside the womb. The Bible offers many comforting and uplifting words about this amazing process, reminding us of God’s deep involvement in every step. From the very start of conception to the birth of a child, these Bible verses about pregnancy show how God is right there, shaping and nurturing life.
Bible verses on pregnancy and safe delivery
1. Psalm 139:13-14
“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.”
2. Jeremiah 1:5
“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations.”
3. Isaiah 44:2
“This is what the Lord says—he who made you, who formed you in the womb, and who will help you: Do not be afraid, Jacob, my servant, Jeshurun, whom I have chosen.”
4. Psalm 127:3
“Children are a heritage from the Lord, offspring a reward from him.”
5. Luke 1:44
“As soon as the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the baby in my womb leaped for joy.”
6. Genesis 1:28
“God blessed them and said to them, ‘Be fruitful and increase in number; fill the earth and subdue it. Rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky and over every living creature that moves on the ground.'”
7. 1 Samuel 1:27
“I prayed for this child, and the Lord has granted me what I asked of him.”
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8. Ecclesiastes 11:5
“As you do not know the path of the wind, or how the body is formed in a mother’s womb, so you cannot understand the work of God, the Maker of all things.”
9. Isaiah 49:1
“Listen to me, you islands; hear this, you distant nations: Before I was born the Lord called me; from my mother’s womb he has spoken my name.”
10. Psalm 22:9-10
“Yet you brought me out of the womb; you made me trust in you, even at my mother’s breast. From birth I was cast on you; from my mother’s womb you have been my God.”
11. Job 31:15
“Did not he who made me in the womb make them? Did not the same one form us both within our mothers?”
12. Isaiah 66:9
“‘Do I bring to the moment of birth and not give delivery?’ says the Lord. ‘Do I close up the womb when I bring to delivery?’ says your God.”
13. Luke 1:41
“When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit.”
14. 1 Timothy 2:15
“But women will be saved through childbearing—if they continue in faith, love, and holiness with propriety.”
15. Psalm 113:9
“He settles the childless woman in her home as a happy mother of children. Praise the Lord.”
16. Exodus 23:26
“There will be no miscarrying or barren in your land; I will fulfill the number of your days.”
17. Genesis 25:21
“Isaac prayed to the Lord on behalf of his wife, because she was childless. The Lord answered his prayer, and his wife Rebekah became pregnant.”
18. Hosea 12:3
“In the womb he grasped his brother’s heel; as a man he struggled with God.”
19. Luke 2:5-7
“He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child. While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them.”
20. Proverbs 31:28
“Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her.”
21. Isaiah 46:3
“Listen to me, you descendants of Jacob, all the remnant of the people of Israel, you whom I have upheld since your birth, and have carried since you were born.”
22. Genesis 30:22
“Then God remembered Rachel; he listened to her and enabled her to conceive.”
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23. Ruth 4:13
“So Boaz took Ruth, and she became his wife. When he made love to her, the Lord enabled her to conceive, and she gave birth to a son.”
24. Genesis 29:31
“When the Lord saw that Leah was not loved, he enabled her to conceive, but Rachel remained childless.”
25. Psalm 71:6
“From birth I have relied on you; you brought me forth from my mother’s womb. I will ever praise you.”
26. Job 3:16
“Or why was I not hidden away in the ground like a stillborn child, like an infant who never saw the light of day?”
27. Matthew 1:18
“This is how the birth of Jesus the Messiah came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be pregnant through the Holy Spirit.”
28. Genesis 38:27
“When the time came for her to give birth, there were twin boys in her womb.”
29. Psalm 139:15
“My frame was not hidden from you when I was made in the secret place, when I was woven together in the depths of the earth.”
30. Judges 13:7
“But he said to me, ‘You will become pregnant and have a son. Now then, drink no wine or other fermented drink and do not eat anything unclean, because the boy will be a Nazirite of God from the womb until the day of his death.’”
31. Exodus 1:19
“The midwives answered Pharaoh, ‘Hebrew women are not like Egyptian women; they are vigorous and give birth before the midwives arrive.'”
32. Genesis 17:16
“I will bless her and will surely give you a son by her. I will bless her so that she will be the mother of nations; kings of peoples will come from her.”
33. Judges 13:3
“The angel of the Lord appeared to her and said, ‘You are barren and childless, but you are going to become pregnant and give birth to a son.'”
34. Romans 9:11
“Yet, before the twins were born or had done anything good or bad—in order that God’s purpose in election might stand.”
35. Isaiah 7:14
“Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel.”
36. Micah 5:3
“Therefore Israel will be abandoned until the time when she who is in labor bears a son, and the rest of his brothers return to join the Israelites.”
37. Genesis 3:16
“To the woman he said, ‘I will make your pains in childbearing very severe; with painful labor you will give birth to children. Your desire will be for your husband, and he will rule over you.'”
38. Isaiah 26:17
“As a pregnant woman about to give birth writhes and cries out in her pain, so were we in your presence, Lord.”
39. Genesis 16:11
“The angel of the Lord also said to her: ‘You are now pregnant and you will give birth to a son. You shall name him Ishmael, for the Lord has heard of your misery.'”
40. Jeremiah 20:17
“For he did not kill me in the womb, with my mother as my grave, her womb enlarged forever.”
41. Genesis 21:1-2
“Now the Lord was gracious to Sarah as he had said, and the Lord did for Sarah what he had promised. Sarah became pregnant and bore a son to Abraham in his old age, at the very time God had promised him.”
42. Luke 1:24-25
“After this his wife Elizabeth became pregnant and for five months remained in seclusion. ‘The Lord has done this for me,’ she said. ‘In these days he has shown his favor and taken away my disgrace among the people.'”
43. Galatians 4:19
“My dear children, for whom I am again in the pains of childbirth until Christ is formed in you.”
44. John 16:21
“A woman giving birth to a child has pain because her time has come; but when her baby is born she forgets the anguish because of her joy that a child is born into the world.”
45. Genesis 4:1
“Adam made love to his wife Eve, and she became pregnant and gave birth to Cain. She said, ‘With the help of the Lord I have brought forth a man.'”
46. 1 Samuel 2:21
“And the Lord was gracious to Hannah; she gave birth to three sons and two daughters. Meanwhile, the boy Samuel grew up in the presence of the Lord.”
47. 2 Kings 4:16-17
“‘About this time next year,’ Elisha said, ‘you will hold a son in your arms”
48. Isaiah 26:17-18
“As a pregnant woman about to give birth writhes and cries out in her pain, so were we in your presence, Lord. We were with child, we writhed in labor, but we gave birth to wind. We have not brought salvation to the earth, and the people of the world have not come to life.”
49. Isaiah 66:7
“Before she goes into labor, she gives birth; before the pains come upon her, she delivers a son.”
50. Genesis 30:1-2
“When Rachel saw that she was not bearing Jacob any children, she became jealous of her sister. So she said to Jacob, ‘Give me children, or I’ll die!’ Jacob became angry with her and said, ‘Am I in the place of God, who has kept you from having children?'”
Prayer for pregnancy protection
Heavenly Father, I thank You for the precious gift of life growing within me. Please watch over and protect my baby and me throughout this pregnancy. Grant us health, strength, and peace, and guide us safely through to delivery. I trust in Your loving care and ask for Your protection every step of the way. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Final word
In conclusion, the Bible offers powerful words of comfort and hope for those on the journey of pregnancy and expecting a safe delivery. These verses remind us that God is deeply involved in every step, from conception to birth. He watches over both mother and child, providing strength, protection, and peace.
By turning to these scriptures, you can find reassurance in knowing that God has a plan for you and your baby. He promises to be with you, guiding you through this special time and giving you the confidence to face whatever challenges may come. Trust in His care, and know that He will carry you through to a joyful and safe delivery.
