7 Bible Verses

Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, and I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations.
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Jeremiah 1:5KJV
This verse speaks to God's intimate knowledge and purpose for individuals even before birth. Christians often cite this as evidence that God values and has plans for life in the womb.
For thou hast possessed my reins: thou hast covered me in my mother's womb. I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well.
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Psalm 139:13-14KJV
This passage describes God's active role in forming human life within the womb. It emphasizes that even unborn life is God's handiwork and is 'fearfully and wonderfully made.'
Thou shalt not kill.
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Exodus 20:13KJV
The sixth commandment prohibits the taking of innocent human life. Many Christians apply this fundamental moral principle to the protection of unborn children.
And it came to pass, that, when Elisabeth heard the salutation of Mary, the babe leaped in her womb; and Elisabeth was filled with the Holy Ghost:
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Luke 1:41KJV
This verse describes John the Baptist's response while still in the womb upon hearing Mary's voice. It suggests consciousness and spiritual awareness even before birth.
Lo, children are an heritage of the Lord: and the fruit of the womb is his reward.
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Psalm 127:3KJV
This verse presents children as gifts and blessings from God. It emphasizes the divine value placed on the 'fruit of the womb,' including unborn children.
Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The Lord hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name.
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Isaiah 49:1KJV
This passage speaks of God's calling and knowledge of individuals from the womb. It reinforces the concept that God has purpose and identity for persons even before birth.
But when it pleased God, who separated me from my mother's womb, and called me by his grace,
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Galatians 1:15KJV
Paul testifies that God set him apart from his mother's womb for his apostolic calling. This demonstrates God's sovereign planning for individuals beginning in the womb.

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