What Does the Bible Say About Abortion — Meaning Explained
The Bible teaches that human life is sacred from conception, that God knows us before birth, and that He values every unborn child.
The Bible teaches that human life is sacred from conception, that God knows us before birth, and that He values every unborn child.
"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." — Psalm 139:13-14 (KJV)
What "What Does the Bible Say About Abortion?" Actually Means
While the word 'abortion' doesn't appear in Scripture, biblical principles speak clearly. God is the Creator of life (Genesis 1:27). He forms each person in the womb: 'Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee' (Jeremiah 1:5). David wrote: 'Thou hast covered me in my mother's womb. I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made' (Psalm 139:13-14). The sixth commandment forbids the taking of innocent life (Exodus 20:13). John the Baptist leaped in Elizabeth's womb upon recognizing Jesus (Luke 1:41-44), indicating personhood before birth. Exodus 21:22-25 prescribes penalties for harming an unborn child. The Bible consistently presents unborn children as persons known, valued, and purposed by God. Christians are called to defend the defenseless and value every human life from conception to natural death.
Anchor Verses (KJV)
Psalm 139:13-14
"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."
Jeremiah 1:5
"Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee."
Luke 1:41
"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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