Lord’s Library editors answer the question “What does the Bible say about abortion?” with specific Bible references.
Have you ever asked yourself the question “What does the Bible say about abortion?” If you have, you’re definitely not alone! And since the Bible helps Christians form a foundational understanding of important topics, it’s imperative that one know how Scripture describes abortion in different contexts. The Webster’s 1828 Dictionary defines abortion as “The act of miscarrying, or producing young before the natural time, or before the fetus is perfectly formed.”
Now armed with a basic definition of abortion, Lord’s Library editors thought it would be a helpful exercise to provide Biblical context. As a result, we compiled this short resource which captures all notable mentions of the word abortion, as well as its other forms. If you’ve been wondering what the King James Bible says about abortion, scroll on for additional detail.
Note: If you want to know what the Bible says about abortion and 206 other important topics (to be exact), our editors recommend Spencer Smith’s Doctrine Matters: Bible Topic Guidebook.
What Does the Bible Say About Abortion?
Isaiah 49:1
“Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The Lord hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name.”
Isaiah 49:15
“Can a woman forget her sucking child, that she should not have compassion on the son of her womb? yea, they may forget, yet will I not forget thee.”
Psalms 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: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well.“
Psalms 127:3-4
“Lo, children are an heritage of the Lord: and the fruit of the womb is his reward. As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth.”
Galatians 1:15
“But when it pleased God, who separated me from my mother’s womb, and called me by his grace”
2 Samuel 12:22
“And he said, While the child was yet alive, I fasted and wept: for I said, Who can tell whether God will be gracious to me, that the child may live?”
Matthew 18:14
“Even so it is not the will of your Father which is in heaven, that one of these little ones should perish.”
Job 12:10
“ In whose hand is the soul of every living thing, and the breath of all mankind.”
Mark 10:14-15
“But when Jesus saw it, he was much displeased, and said unto them, Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God. Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter therein.”
Ecclesiastes 3:1-2
“To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted;“
Job 10:8-12
“Thine hands have made me and fashioned me together round about; yet thou dost destroy me. Remember, I beseech thee, that thou hast made me as the clay; and wilt thou bring me into dust again? Hast thou not poured me out as milk, and curdled me like cheese? Thou hast clothed me with skin and flesh, and hast fenced me with bones and sinews. Thou hast granted me life and favour, and thy visitation hath preserved my spirit.”
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