What does the Bible say about newborn baby?
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The Bible teaches that a newborn baby is a precious gift from God, known by him, wonderfully formed by his wisdom, and entrusted to loving care. Psalm 127:3 calls children a heritage from the Lord, while Jeremiah 1:5 and Ecclesiastes 11:5 remind us that God’s knowledge and work in human life begin beyond our full understanding. Hannah’s prayer in 1 Samuel 1:27-28 models grateful dependence, receiving a child from God and dedicating that child back to him. Jesus’ welcome of little children in Matthew 19:14 shows their value in his kingdom. Parents are therefore called to nurture children in faith and wise instruction, trusting God’s good purposes and daily gifts.
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- 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.
- Psalms 127:3
Behold, children are a heritage of Yahweh. The fruit of the womb is his reward.
- Psalms 127:3-5
[3] Behold, children are a heritage of Yahweh. The fruit of the womb is his reward. [4] As arrows in the hand of a mighty man, So are the children of youth. [5] Happy is the man who has his quiver full of them. They won't be disappointed when they speak with their enemies in the gate.
- James 1:17
Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom can be no variation, nor turning shadow.
- 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."
- Proverbs 22:6
Train up a child in the way he should go, And when he is old he will not depart from it.
- Ecclesiastes 11:5
As you don't know what is the way of the wind, Nor how the bones grow in the womb of her who is with child; Even so you don't know the work of God who does all.
- 1 Samuel 1:27-28
[27] For this child I prayed; and Yahweh has given me my petition which I asked of him: [28] therefore also I have granted him to Yahweh; as long as he lives he is granted to Yahweh. He worshiped Yahweh there.
- Psalms 8:2
From the lips of babes and infants you have established strength, Because of your adversaries, that you might silence the enemy and the avenger.
- Jeremiah 29:11
For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says Yahweh, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope in your latter end.
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