A new life is here – and sometimes words fail. These 19 Bible verses about birth speak of the wonder of a child formed by God and of the parents' gratitude. They are perfect for a greeting card, a birth announcement, or the first prayer at the baby's bedside.
God made you
Verses about the miracle of a new life.
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For you formed my kidneys and wove me together in my mother's womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, and my soul knows it well.
Psalm 139:13-14Image of GodCreation
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Your eyes saw me when I was yet unformed, and all the days that were to come were written in your book before any of them came to be.
Psalm 139:16LifeBaptism verses
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I knew you before you were formed in the womb.
Jeremiah 1:5aCallingConfirmation verses
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See, children are a gift from the LORD, and offspring is a reward.
Psalm 127:3Children
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And God created human beings in his image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them.
Genesis 1:27Image of God
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This is what the LORD says, who made and formed you and will help you from your mother's womb.
Isaiah 44:2aIdentity in Christ
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You have given me life and good, and your eyes have kept me alive.
Job 10:12Life
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For you brought me out from my mother's womb; I was helpless when I was born, but you were my security. From my mother's womb I was entrusted to you; you have been my God from my mother's womb.
Blessing and gratitude at birth
For a card, birth announcement, or the first prayer.
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For this boy I prayed. Now the LORD has granted me my petition, which I asked of him.
1 Samuel 1:27Answered prayerPregnancy
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And her neighbors and friends heard that the LORD had done her great kindness, and they rejoiced with her.
Luke 1:58Joy
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This is the day the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.
Psalm 118:24JoyBaptism verses
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A woman in labor is filled with sorrow, for her time has come. But when she has given birth, she no longer thinks of the pain because of the joy that a child has been born into the world.
John 16:21Mothers
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Praise the LORD, my soul, and do not forget the good things he has done for you.
Psalm 103:2GratitudeBaptism verses
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And the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid! See, I announce great joy to all peoples; for today the Savior has been born to you, who is Christ the LORD, in the city of David."
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Unless the LORD builds the house, those who build it work in vain.
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The LORD bless you and keep you; the LORD make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the LORD lift up his face on you and give you peace.
Numbers 6:24-26BlessingBaptism verses
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Can a woman forget the child she bore, or even not feel compassion for the son of her womb? And though she may forget, I will never forget you.
Isaiah 49:15FaithfulnessLoneliness
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The one who makes the barren woman live in her home so that she may become a joyful mother of children. Hallelujah!
Psalm 113:9Mothers
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Every good and perfect gift comes from above, from the Father of Lights, with whom there is no variation or change of light and darkness.
Bible texts from the Luther Bible 1912 (public domain), carefully adapted to modern spelling.
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Parents are delighted to receive a card with a few heartfelt words at birth – and to find little things that make the nursery feel more personal. These four pieces are perfect for the occasion.
Hey Baby - PostcardThe card for the birth – for congratulations and a verse that will last.€2
Baby in the Womb - PostcardFor expectant parents: a card with room for your blessing.€2
Created in God’s Image - Kids SweaterFor later: “Created in God’s Image” as a soft children's sweater.€39
Yes & Amen - Poster“Yes & Amen” – God's promises as a poster for the nursery.€10
Which Bible verse is right for the birth?
The classic is Psalm 139: “I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made.” Hardly any other text describes so personally that God knows a child before it is born. For the birth announcement, short verses like Psalm 127:3 or 1 Samuel 1:27 are suitable – Hannah's words about her son Samuel are particularly touching for parents who have waited a long time for a child. In greeting cards, words of blessing like Numbers 6:24-26 work well because they speak a blessing over the child itself.
From a birth verse to a baptism verse
Many parents remember a verse from the first few weeks and later make it their baptism verse. Then the verse has its own story. If you are looking now, you will find 90 more verses in our collection of baptism verses, sorted by topic. For the time before birth, we have put together our own Bible verses for pregnancy.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do I write in the card for the birth?
Congratulations to the parents, a verse for the child, and a personal sentence – for example, what you are looking forward to or what you wish for the child. Short is better here than long.
Which verse is right for the birth announcement?
Short verses like “Children are a gift from the LORD” (Psalm 127:3) or “For this boy I prayed” (1 Samuel 1:27) fit well alongside the name, date, and photo.
Is there a blessing for newborns?
The best-known is the Aaronic blessing from Numbers 6:24-26: “The LORD bless you and keep you …”. It is also spoken at many baptisms.
