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    What Does the Bible Say About Children — In Biblical Context

    The Bible describes children as a blessing and heritage from the Lord, and commands parents to raise them in the instruction and discipline of God.

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    The Bible describes children as a blessing and heritage from the Lord, and commands parents to raise them in the instruction and discipline of God.

    "Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward." — Psalm 127:3 (KJV)

    The Biblical Context

    Scripture views children as gifts from God: 'Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward' (Psalm 127:3). Parents are commanded to teach their children diligently (Deuteronomy 6:6-7) and bring them up 'in the nurture and admonition of the Lord' (Ephesians 6:4). Jesus welcomed children, rebuked those who turned them away, and said the kingdom belongs to such as these (Matthew 19:14). He warned severely against causing children to stumble (Matthew 18:6). Proverbs emphasizes the importance of discipline: 'Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it' (Proverbs 22:6). Children are also commanded to honor and obey their parents (Ephesians 6:1-3).

    Where It Sits in Scripture

    The core passage for this question, Psalm 127:3, sits inside Psalms 127. To grasp the full meaning, read the surrounding paragraph — the verses before set up the thought, the verses after carry it forward.

    "Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward."
    — Psalm 127:3 (KJV)

    Supporting Passages

    Ephesians 6:4
    "And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord."
    Proverbs 22:6
    "Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it."

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