“For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb.” – Psalm 139:13
Bible Verses About Fetuses
Human Life Begins with God
As we reflect on the sanctity of life, we recognize that human life is a divine creation. Each individual is crafted uniquely by God’s hands even before birth. This truth should inspire us to respect and cherish every life, understanding that God has a unique plan for each one of us, even in the womb. We are reminded that life is precious and begins at conception, highlighting the importance of protecting our youngest and most vulnerable.
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.” – Jeremiah 1:5
Psalm 127:3
“Children are a heritage from the Lord, offspring a reward from him.” – Psalm 127:3
Isaiah 44:24
“This is what the Lord says— your Redeemer, who formed you in the womb: I am the Lord, the Maker of all things, who stretches out the heavens, who spreads out the earth by myself.” – Isaiah 44:24
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?” – Job 31:15
Luke 1:44
“As soon as the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the baby in my womb leaped for joy.” – Luke 1:44
God’s Knowledge and Plan for Life
We find assurance in knowing that God has a perfect plan for every life He creates. Before we took our first breath, He knew who we were and what our destinies would entail. This beautiful truth should encourage us to reflect on how precious our lives are and how God’s intentions for each of us begin even before our birth. The intricate details of our lives were determined by Him, which instills a sense of purpose and belonging within us.
Psalm 139:16
“Your eyes saw my unformed body; all the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be.” – Psalm 139:16
Ephesians 1:4
“For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight. In love.” – Ephesians 1:4
Proverbs 16:9
“In their hearts, humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps.” – Proverbs 16:9
Colossians 1:16
“For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through