Bible Verses About "What Does the Bible Say About Abortion"
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)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "What Does the Bible Say About Abortion?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"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."
"Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee."
"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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