The Bible is filled with references to pregnancy, reflecting its celebrated status as a divine gift. These verses emphasize the sanctity of life, the blessings bestowed upon families, and the miraculous nature of birth. From the beginnings of creation to the stories of miraculous conceptions, pregnancy is portrayed as an honored blessing and promise from God. Below, you will find Bible verses that capture the beauty and significance of new life as depicted in the Scriptures, each highlighted by their unique spiritual insights.
Bible Verses About Pregnancy
1. Psalm 139:13-14 – 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.” – Psalm 139:13-14
Related Verses:
“Your hands made me and formed me; give me understanding to learn your commands.” – Psalm 119:73
“You made them rulers over the works of your hands; you put everything under their feet.” – Psalm 8:6
2. Genesis 1:28 – Be Fruitful and Multiply
“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.’” – Genesis 1:28
Related Verses:
“As for you, be fruitful and increase in number; multiply on the earth and increase upon it.” – Genesis 9:7
“May the LORD make you increase, both you and your children.” – Psalm 115:14
“I will make you very fruitful; I will make nations of you, and kings will come from you.” – Genesis 17:6
3. Isaiah 44:2 – Formed from the Womb
“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.” – Isaiah 44:2
Related Verses:
“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.” – Psalm 139:15
“For you have delivered me from death and my feet from stumbling, that I may walk before God in the light of life.” – Psalm 56:13
“Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding;” – Proverbs 3:5
4. Luke 1:41-42 – Filled with the Holy Spirit
“When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. In a loud voice she exclaimed: ‘Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the child you will bear!’” – Luke 1:41-42
Related Verses:
“And Mary said: ‘My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,’” – Luke 1:46-47
“And the God of peace will be with you.” – Philippians 4:9
“I can do all this through him who gives me strength.” – Philippians 4:13
5. Genesis 25:21 – Isaac Prays for Rebekah
“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.” – Genesis 25:21
Related Verses:
“And she became pregnant and gave birth to a son and said, ‘God has taken away my disgrace.’” – Genesis 30:23
“He answered their prayers, because they trusted in him.” – 1 Chronicles 5:20
6. Psalm 127:3 – Children Are a Heritage
“Children are a heritage from the LORD, offspring a reward from him.” – Psalm 127:3
Related Verses:
“He settles the barren woman in her home as a happy mother of children. Praise the LORD.” – Psalm 113:9
“He will love you and bless you and increase your numbers. He will bless the fruit of your womb, the crops of your land, your grain, new wine and olive oil, the calves of your herds and the lambs of your flocks in the land he swore to your ancestors to give you.” – Deuteronomy 7:13
“Blessed are all who fear the LORD, who walk in obedience to him.” – Psalm 128:1
7. 1 Samuel 1:20 – Hannah’s Joy in Samuel
“So in the course of time Hannah became pregnant and gave birth to a son. She named him Samuel, saying, ‘Because I asked the LORD for him.’” – 1 Samuel 1:20
Related Verses:
“For this child I prayed; and the LORD hath given me my petition which I asked of him:” – 1 Samuel 1:27
“For nothing will be impossible with God.” – Luke 1:37
8. Job 31:15 – Crafted by the Creator
“Did not he who made me in the womb make them? Did not the same one form us both within our mothers?” – Job 31:15
Related Verses:
“You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.” – Isaiah 26:3
“So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them.” – Genesis 1:27
“The Spirit of God has made me; the breath of the Almighty gives me life.” – Job 33:4
9. Jeremiah 1:5 – Known Before Birth
“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.” – Jeremiah 1:5
Related Verses:
“Yet you brought me out of the womb; you made me trust in you, even at my mother’s breast.” – Psalm 22:9
“You are my hope; O Lord GOD, you are my trust from my youth.” – Psalm 71:5
“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!” – Isaiah 49:15
10. Exodus 23:26 – Fulfillment of Life
“There will be no miscarrying or barren in your land; I will fulfill the number of your days.” – Exodus 23:26
Related Verses:
“And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.” – Hebrews 13:16
“Then Hannah prayed and said: ‘My heart rejoices in the LORD; in the LORD my horn is lifted high. My mouth boasts over my enemies, for I delight in your deliverance.’” – 1 Samuel 2:1
11. Isaiah 49:1 – Called from the Womb
“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.” – Isaiah 49:1
Related Verses:
“He made my mouth like a sharpened sword, in the shadow of his hand he hid me; he made me into a polished arrow and concealed me in his quiver.” – Isaiah 49:2
“Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall;” – Isaiah 40:30
12. Galatians 1:15 – Set Apart Before Birth
“But when God, who set me apart from my mother’s womb and called me by his grace, was pleased” – Galatians 1:15
Related Verses:
“But you have an anointing from the Holy One, and all of you know the truth.” – 1 John 2:20
“I will give thanks unto Jehovah with my whole heart; I will show forth all thy marvelous works.” – Psalm 9:1
“Who has made us competent as ministers of a new covenant—not of the letter but of the Spirit; for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life.” – 2 Corinthians 3:6
13. Matthew 1:23 – Virgin Birth of Jesus
“The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel” (which means “God with us”). – Matthew 1:23
Related Verses:
“Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel.” – Isaiah 7:14
“Do not be afraid, Mary; you have found favor with God. You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you are to call him Jesus.” – Luke 1:30-31
“But the angel said to her, ‘Do not be afraid, Mary, you have found favor with God.’” – Luke 1:30
14. Ruth 4:13 – Boaz and Ruth’s Blessing
“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.” – Ruth 4:13
Related Verses:
“The women living there said, ‘Naomi has a son!’ And they named him Obed. He was the father of Jesse, the father of David.” – Ruth 4:17
“And it came to pass, when God caused me to wander from my father’s house, that I said to her, ‘This is your kindness which you shall show to me: every place, wherever we shall come, say of me, He is my brother.’” – Genesis 20:13
“This is the account of the family line of Jesus the Messiah the son of David, the son of Abraham:” – Matthew 1:1
15. Isaiah 54:1 – The Joy of Motherhood
“Sing, barren woman, you who never bore a child; burst into song, shout for joy, you who were never in labor; because more are the children of the desolate woman than of her who has a husband,” says the LORD. – Isaiah 54:1
Related Verses:
“Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn.” – Romans 12:15
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,” – Galatians 5:22
16. Judges 13:3 – Manoah’s Wife
“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.’” – Judges 13:3
Related Verses:
“So the woman came and told her husband, saying, ‘A man of God came to me, and his appearance was like the appearance of the angel of God, very awesome. I did not ask him where he was from, nor did he tell me his name.’” – Judges 13:6
“She may eat anything in the grapevine, nor drink any wine or other fermented drink nor eat anything unclean.” – Judges 13:14
“Now see that I, even I, am He, and there is no God besides Me; I kill and I make alive; I wound and I heal; nor is there any who can deliver from My hand.” – Deuteronomy 32:39
17. Genesis 38:27 – Tamar’s Twin Birth
“When the time came for her to give birth, there were twin boys in her womb. ” – Genesis 38:27
Related Verses:
“The first to come out was red, and his whole body was like a hairy garment; so they named him Esau.” – Genesis 25:25
“When she was in severe labor the midwife said to her, ‘Do not fear, for now you have another son.’” – Genesis 35:17
“When you are in distress and all these things have happened to you, then in later days you will return to the LORD your God and obey him.” – Deuteronomy 4:30
18. Matthew 18:5 – Receiving Children
“And whoever welcomes one such child in my name welcomes me.” – Matthew 18:5
Related Verses:
“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.” – Matthew 18:10
“People were bringing little children to Jesus for him to place his hands on them, but the disciples rebuked them.” – Mark 10:13
19. Genesis 4:1 – Birth of Cain
“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.’” – Genesis 4:1
Related Verses:
“Again she gave birth to his brother Abel. Now Abel kept flocks, and Cain worked the soil.” – Genesis 4:2
“Adam named his wife Eve, because she would become the mother of all the living.” – Genesis 3:20
“Cursed is the ground because of you; through painful toil you will eat food from it all the days of your life.” – Genesis 3:17
20. Genesis 16:11 – Hagar and the Angel
“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.’” – Genesis 16:11
Related Verses:
“She gave this name to the LORD who spoke to her: ‘You are the God who sees me,’ for she said, ‘I have now seen the One who sees me.’” – Genesis 16:13
“So she bore a son and Abram gave him the name Ishmael.” – Genesis 16:15
“Now Sarai, Abram’s wife, had borne him no children.” – Genesis 16:1
21. 1 Chronicles 4:9 – Jabez’s Honor
“Jabez was more honorable than his brothers. His mother had named him Jabez, saying, ‘I gave birth to him in pain.’” – 1 Chronicles 4:9
Related Verses:
“Jabez cried out to the God of Israel, ‘Oh, that you would bless me and enlarge my territory! Let your hand be with me, and keep me from harm so that I will be free from pain.’ And God granted his request.” – 1 Chronicles 4:10
“Now Deborah, Rebekah’s nurse, died and was buried under the oak below Bethel. So it was named Allon Bakuth.” – Genesis 35:8
“The LORD is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love.” – Psalm 103:8
22. Isaiah 49:15 – A Mother’s Compassion
“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!” – Isaiah 49:15
Related Verses:
“As a mother comforts her child, so will I comfort you; and you will be comforted over Jerusalem.” – Isaiah 66:13
“I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you.” – John 14:18
“But from everlasting to everlasting the LORD’s love is with those who fear him, and his righteousness with their children’s children—” – Psalm 103:17
23. Genesis 30:22-23 – Rachel’s Blessing
“Then God remembered Rachel; he listened to her and enabled her to conceive. She became pregnant and gave birth to a son and said, ‘God has taken away my disgrace.’” – Genesis 30:22-23
Related Verses:
“So she named him Joseph, and said, ‘May the LORD add to me another son.’” – Genesis 30:24
“Then they sat down to eat their meal; and as they looked up, they saw a caravan of Ishmaelites coming from Gilead. Their camels were loaded with spices, balm and myrrh, and they were on their way to take them down to Egypt.” – Genesis 37:25
“May many people serve you and nations bow down to you. Be lord over your brothers, and may the sons of your mother bow down to you.” – Genesis 27:29
24. Judges 13:17-18 – Manoah’s Inquiry
“Then Manoah inquired of the angel of the LORD, ‘What is your name, so that we may honor you when your word comes true?’ He replied, ‘Why do you ask my name? It is beyond understanding.’” – Judges 13:17-18
Related Verses:
“There is no one holy like the LORD; there is no one besides you; there is no Rock like our God.” – 1 Samuel 2:2
“But I will show that I am holy through those who bring me near. I will show myself holy in the sight of all the people.” – Leviticus 10:3
“And above all these put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.” – Colossians 3:14
25. Luke 1:36 – Sign of Elizabeth’s Pregnancy
“Even Elizabeth your relative is going to have a child in her old age, and she who was said to be unable to conceive is in her sixth month.” – Luke 1:36
Related Verses:
“Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord would fulfill his promises to her!” – Luke 1:45
“When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit.” – Luke 1:41
26. Proverbs 31:28 – Children Bring Praise
“Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her:” – Proverbs 31:28
Related Verses:
“The wise woman builds her house, but with her own hands the foolish one tears hers down.” – Proverbs 14:1
“The LORD God said, ‘It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him.’” – Genesis 2:18
“Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.” – Romans 12:12
27. Luke 1:31 – Announcement to Mary
“You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you are to call him Jesus.” – Luke 1:31
Related Verses:
“He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of his father David,” – Luke 1:32
“He is not here; he has risen! Remember how he told you, while he was still with you in Galilee:” – Luke 24:6
“Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.” – Matthew 2:2
28. Matthew 1:20 – Joseph’s Assurance
“But after he had considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, ‘Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit.’” – Matthew 1:20
Related Verses:
“While he was still speaking, a bright cloud covered them, and a voice from the cloud said, ‘This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased. Listen to him!’” – Matthew 17:5
“The angel went to her and said, ‘Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you.’” – Luke 1:28
“Do everything in love.” – 1 Corinthians 16:14
29. Genesis 21:1-2 – Birth of Isaac
“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.” – Genesis 21:1-2
Related Verses:
“Who through faith conquered kingdoms, administered justice, and gained what was promised; who shut the mouths of lions,” – Hebrews 11:33
“And now, LORD God, let your promise to my father David come true.” – 1 Kings 8:26
“His seed also I will make to endure forever, and his throne as the days of heaven.” – Psalm 89:29
30. Matthew 19:14 – Children and the Kingdom
“Jesus said, ‘Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.’” – Matthew 19:14
Related Verses:
“Taking the child in his arms, he said to them, ‘Whoever welcomes one of these little children in my name welcomes me; and whoever welcomes me does not welcome me but the one who sent me.’” – Mark 9:36-37
31. 2 Kings 4:16 – Elisha’s Promise to Shunammite
“‘About this time next year,’ Elisha said, ‘you will hold a son in your arms.’ ‘No, my lord!’ she objected. ‘Please, man of God, don’t mislead your servant!’” – 2 Kings 4:16
Related Verses:
“Then Elisha prayed and said, ‘O LORD, please open his eyes that he may see.’ So the LORD opened the eyes of the young man, and he saw, and behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha.” – 2 Kings 6:17
“Naaman’s servants went to him and said, ‘My father, if the prophet had told you to do some great thing, would you not have done it? How much more, then, when he tells you, “Wash and be cleansed”!’” – 2 Kings 5:13
“May He grant you your heart’s desire and fulfill all your plans!” – Psalm 20:4
32. Galatians 4:4 – Fullness of Time
“But when the set time had fully come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under the law,” – Galatians 4:4
Related Verses:
“You see, at just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly.” – Romans 5:6
“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.” – Luke 2:7
“When Joseph woke up, he did what the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took Mary home as his wife.” – Matthew 1:24
Final Thoughts
The Bible, with its rich tapestry of stories and teachings, offers perspectives that elevate the sanctity and miracle of pregnancy. The journey of bringing new life into the world is often revered as a manifestation of divine promise and purpose. Scriptures celebrate every aspect of motherhood, from the anticipation of birth to the responsibilities and joys that follow.
Each passage selected here underscores God’s intimate involvement in human life, beginning from the very moment of conception. Such verses not only serve to provide spiritual insights and inspiration for expectant mothers and families but also deepen our appreciation for the sanctity of life and the Creator’s magnificent work. In every season, from waiting to delivery and beyond, the wisdom of the scriptures is a profound reminder of the grace and blessings that accompany the gift of new life. Let these verses affirm your faith and remind you of God’s eternal promise of life and love.