What does the Bible say about losing a baby?
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The Bible speaks tenderly to those grieving the loss of a baby, assuring them that God sees their sorrow, values every human life, and remains near in their pain. Psalm 139:13-16 and Jeremiah 1:5 testify that God knows and forms us in the womb. Jesus welcomed little children in Matthew 19:14, revealing his compassion for the weak and dependent. Though Scripture does not answer every question about a child's eternal state, Christians may entrust such little ones to the righteous and merciful Judge. Psalm 34:18 promises that the Lord is near the brokenhearted, Isaiah 41:10 calls grieving believers not to fear, and Revelation 21:4 holds out the certain hope that Christ will finally end every tear and death.
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- Matthew 5:4
Blessed are those who mourn, For they shall be comforted.
- Jeremiah 1:5
Before I formed you in the belly I knew you, and before you came forth out of the womb I sanctified you; I have appointed you a prophet to the nations.
- Isaiah 41:10
Don't you be afraid, for I am with you; don't be dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you; yes, I will help you; yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness.
- Matthew 19:14
But Jesus said, "Allow the little children, and don't forbid them to come to me; for to such belongs the Kingdom of Heaven."
- Psalms 139:13
For you formed my inmost being. You knit me together in my mother's womb.
- Psalms 34:18
Yahweh is near to those who have a broken heart, And saves those who have a crushed spirit.
- Psalms 139:13-16
[13] For you formed my inmost being. You knit me together in my mother's womb. [14] I will give thanks to you, For I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Your works are wonderful. My soul knows that very well. [15] My frame wasn't hidden from you, When I was made in secret, Woven together in the depths of the earth. [16] Your eyes saw my body. In your book they were all written, The days that were ordained for me, When as yet there were none of them.
- Luke 18:16
Jesus summoned them, saying, "Allow the little children to come to me, and don't hinder them, for the Kingdom of God belongs to such as these.
- Romans 14:8
For if we live, we live to the Lord. Or if we die, we die to the Lord. If therefore we live or die, we are the Lord's.
- Revelation 21:4
He will wipe away from them every tear from their eyes. Death will be no more; neither will there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain, any more. The first things have passed away."
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