40 Best Bible Verses About Pregnancy

Pregnancy is a time when a woman’s body changes in many ways. Although it can be exciting and filled with anticipation, pregnancy is also often challenging. Some of the common problems that pregnant women experience include: morning sickness, fatigue, swelling, back pain, constipation, and weight gain.

When it comes to pregnancy, the Bible has a lot to say. Surprisingly, much of it is positive and supportive. There are verses that speak to the miracle of pregnancy and the joys that come with it. The Bible also has a great deal to say about the responsibilities of expectant parents. God’s Word offers guidance and direction for those who are pregnant, as well as for their families and friends.

The Bible is full of verses about pregnancy. Many of them are encouraging, while others are cautionary. Either way, they offer guidance and wisdom to pregnant women and their families. Here are some of the most notable Bible verses about pregnancy.

“Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb a reward. Like arrows in the hand of a warrior are sons born in one’s youth. Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them.” – Psalm 127:3-5

“For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.” – Psalm 139:13-14

Bible Verses About Pregnancy

Psalm 23:1-4 KJV

A Psalm of David. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

Isaiah 26:3 (KJV)

Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.

1 Samuel 1:27 KJV

For this child I prayed; and the LORD hath given me my petition which I asked of him:

Exodus 23:26 (KJV)

There shall nothing cast their young, nor be barren, in thy land: the number of thy days I will fulfil.

Psalm 112:7 (KJV)

He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: his heart is fixed, trusting in the LORD.

Jeremiah 29:11 (KJV)

For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.

Lamentations 3:22 (KJV)

It is of the LORD’S mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not.

2 Corinthians 12:9 (KJV)

And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

Isaiah 40:29-31 (KJV)

He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength. Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall utterly fall: But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.

1 Timothy 2:15 (KJV)

Notwithstanding she shall be saved in childbearing, if they continue in faith and charity and holiness with sobriety.

Psalm 127:3 (KJV)

Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward.

Isaiah 44:2 (KJV)

Thus saith the LORD that made thee, and formed thee from the womb, which will help thee; Fear not, O Jacob, my servant; and thou, Jesurun, whom I have chosen.

Proverbs 31:25 (KJV)

Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come.

Habakkuk 3:18-19 (KJV)

Yet I will rejoice in the LORD, I will joy in the God of my salvation. The LORD God is my strength, and he will make my feet like hinds’ feet, and he will make me to walk upon mine high places. To the chief singer on my stringed instruments.

Philippians 4:6-7 (KJV)

Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

John 14:27 (KJV)

Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.

Romans 8:18 (KJV)

For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.

Job 22:28 (KJV)

Thou shalt also decree a thing, and it shall be established unto thee: and the light shall shine upon thy ways.

Psalm 121:1-3 (KJV)

A Song of degrees. I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the LORD, which made heaven and earth. He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: he that keepeth thee will not slumber.

Joshua 1:9 (KJV)

Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.

Exodus 1:19 (KJV)

And the midwives said unto Pharaoh, Because the Hebrew women are not as the Egyptian women; for they are lively, and are delivered ere the midwives come in unto them.

Isaiah 43:1-2 (KJV)

But now thus saith the LORD that created thee, O Jacob, and he that formed thee, O Israel, Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art mine. When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee.

Psalm 30:5 (KJV)

For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.

Exodus 15:2 (KJV)

The LORD is my strength and song, and he is become my salvation: he is my God, and I will prepare him an habitation; my father’s God, and I will exalt him.

2 Samuel 22:33 (KJV)

God is my strength and power: and he maketh my way perfect.

Psalm 18:6 (KJV)

In my distress I called upon the LORD, and cried unto my God: he heard my voice out of his temple, and my cry came before him, even into his ears.

Psalm 46:1-3 (KJV)

To the chief Musician for the sons of Korah, A Song upon Alamoth. God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; Though the waters thereof roar and be troubled, though the mountains shake with the swelling thereof. Selah.

Psalm 56:3 (KJV)

What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee.

Psalm 61:2 (KJV)

From the end of the earth will I cry unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the rock that is higher than I.

2 Timothy 4:17 (KJV)

Notwithstanding the Lord stood with me, and strengthened me; that by me the preaching might be fully known, and that all the Gentiles might hear: and I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion.

John 16:21 (KJV)

A woman when she is in travail hath sorrow, because her hour is come: but as soon as she is delivered of the child, she remembereth no more the anguish, for joy that a man is born into the world.

Matthew 11:28 (KJV)

Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

Isaiah 40:29 (KJV)

He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength.

2 Chronicles 15:7 (KJV)

Be ye strong therefore, and let not your hands be weak: for your work shall be rewarded.

Psalm 34:7 (KJV)

The angel of the LORD encampeth round about them that fear him, and delivereth them.

Isaiah 65:23 (KJV)

They shall not labour in vain, nor bring forth for trouble; for they are the seed of the blessed of the LORD, and their offspring with them.

Isaiah 66:7 (KJV)

Before she travailed, she brought forth; before her pain came, she was delivered of a man child.

Isaiah 66:8 (KJV)

Who hath heard such a thing? who hath seen such things? Shall the earth be made to bring forth in one day? or shall a nation be born at once? for as soon as Zion travailed, she brought forth her children.

Isaiah 41:10 (KJV)

Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

Jeremiah 1:5 (KJV)

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.

Philippians 4:13 (KJV)

I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.