{"id":394176,"date":"2026-02-02T12:50:09","date_gmt":"2026-02-02T20:50:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/reasons.org\/?p=394176"},"modified":"2026-02-02T12:50:09","modified_gmt":"2026-02-02T20:50:09","slug":"bible-abortion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/reasons.org\/adam-eve\/image-god\/bible-abortion","title":{"rendered":"What Does the Bible Say About Abortion?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s hard to think of a more controversial topic and everyone seems to have something to say about it. But what does the Bible say about abortion?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Christians and non-Christians alike stand behind debate podiums, rally around protests, and speak passionately about whether the act of abortion is fundamentally right or wrong. The fact that abortion is highly politicized makes it even more challenging to talk about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Despite all the complex political, social, scientific, and theological layers, one thing is simple and clear:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"blog-callout-2 blog-callout-2 alignwide\" data-block_6c6b76a624facbd76b349fbefc301a31 >\n  <div class=\"blog-callout-2-container\">\n    <div class=\"copy\">\n      <p>A person\u2019s life is precious.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-394176_a5d1d0-b9\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Life is unquantifiable. Invaluable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From beginning to end, the beauty and fragility of life all points to the One who upholds it\u2014our amazing God. He is our Creator and loving Father who gives the gift of life at conception.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So as followers of Christ, it\u2019s critical for us to know where the Bible stands on this sensitive, controversial topic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/reasons-prod.storage.googleapis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1020-pregnant_woman_reading_bible_with_sonogram.jpg\" alt=\"A pregant woman resting her hand on her abdomen while reading an open Bible with two ultrasound images resting on the pages.\" class=\"wp-image-394453\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/reasons-prod.storage.googleapis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1020-pregnant_woman_reading_bible_with_sonogram.jpg 750w, https:\/\/reasons-prod.storage.googleapis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1020-pregnant_woman_reading_bible_with_sonogram-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-394176_a33af3-45\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-does-the-bible-support-abortion\">Does the Bible Support Abortion?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As Christians, we hold Scripture as our ultimate authority in governing our worldview and our lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So, does the Bible say anything about abortion? Although the Bible doesn\u2019t mention the word \u201cabortion,\u201d what we <em>do<\/em> find are countless verses that explicitly declare the value of <a href=\"\/adam-eve\">human<\/a> life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"blog-callout-2 blog-callout-2 alignwide\" data-block_ffd975f90f881ea56d433d3943926d16 >\n  <div class=\"blog-callout-2-container\">\n    <div class=\"copy\">\n      <p>Scripture declares that life itself is given by God. The Bible upholds the sanctity of life and only God can give and take it away.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-394176_0240a0-f4\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thus, humans are commanded to keep, honor, and protect life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-is-abortion-sin\">Is Abortion Sin?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We find ample warnings in the Bible that the act of murder is against God\u2019s law and his holiness. It\u2019s a strike against a universal moral code\u2014even for non-Christians. Murder violates the sanctity of life given by God.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Is abortion murder? Abortion can briefly be defined as the killing of an innocent child in the womb. Some Christians would say abortion is morally wrong but would stop short of calling it murder in some cases. Others do equate it with murder. Where in the Bible does it say abortion is wrong?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If we consider abortion as the intentional killing of an innocent life, then one obvious place is in the sixth commandment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"blog-callout-3 blog-callout-3 alignwide\" data-block_780a3ae46bd8192627fcd5a403c0419a >\n  <div class=\"blog-callout-3-container\">\n    <div class=\"copy\">\n      <q>You shall not murder (Exodus 20:13).<\/q>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-394176_b25672-2e\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And there are others:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Genesis 9:6<\/strong>: \u201cWhoever sheds human blood, by humans shall their blood be shed; for in the image of God has God made mankind.\u201d&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Matthew 5:21<\/strong>: \u201cYou have heard that it was said to the people long ago, \u2018You shall not murder, and anyone who murders will be subject to judgment.\u2019\u201d&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Proverbs 6:16\u201317<\/strong>: \u201cThere are six things the Lord hates, seven that are detestable to him: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that <em>shed innocent blood <\/em>(emphasis added).\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Leviticus 24:17<\/strong>: \u201cAnyone who takes the life of a human being is to be put to death.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These verses collectively teach that taking a life is a grave sin. They reflect the explicit, God-given responsibility to protect life as a gift from God.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"242\" src=\"https:\/\/reasons-prod.storage.googleapis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1020-child_inside_and_outside_womb.jpg\" alt=\"Side\u2011by\u2011side images showing an ultrasound scan of a developing human fetus next to a newborn lying on a soft surface, illustrating the Bible's assertion that life begins at conception.\" class=\"wp-image-394450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/reasons-prod.storage.googleapis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1020-child_inside_and_outside_womb.jpg 750w, https:\/\/reasons-prod.storage.googleapis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1020-child_inside_and_outside_womb-300x97.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-394176_02b1ba-df\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-when-life-begins-sanctity-of-life-at-conception\">When Life Begins: Sanctity of Life at Conception<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most people would agree wholeheartedly that life is intrinsically valuable and that murder is wrong. It\u2019s a strike against a universal moral code that all humans seem to recognize.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But the contentious point often boils down to determining <em>when <\/em>life actually begins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We won\u2019t explore in-depth the <a href=\"https:\/\/reasons.org\/adam-eve\/image-god\/bible-abortion\">overwhelming scientific evidence<\/a> that points to life beginning at conception here, but the Bible is very clear that life begins in the womb.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are a few verses that describe how God has ordained and planned for every human life in the womb:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Psalm 139:13\u201316<\/strong>: \u201cFor you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother\u2019s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. My frame was not hidden from you when I was made in the secret place, when I was woven together in the depths of the earth. Your eyes saw my <strong><em>unformed body<\/em>; <em>all the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be<\/em><\/strong>.\u201d <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Jeremiah 1:5<\/strong>: \u201c<strong><em>Before I formed you in the womb I knew you<\/em><\/strong>, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Isaiah 49:1<\/strong>: \u201c<strong><em>Before I was born the Lord called me<\/em><\/strong>; from my mother\u2019s womb he has spoken my name.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Creator of this universe has known our names since the beginning of time. That\u2019s something to ponder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every part and stage of our lives, inside and outside the womb, is carefully planned by a God who loves us and is gracious to us. However, trying to draw a line for when that moment of sanctity begins <em>after<\/em> conception is difficult. It\u2019s wise to err on the side of life so we\u2019re not prone to slippery slope moral arguments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Conception is not by chance. It\u2019s orchestrated by God. Conception is his intended plan to create a person who holds unspeakable value. And no human being has the right to end a life ordained by God almighty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/reasons-prod.storage.googleapis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1020-anatomical_model_of_baby_in_womb.jpg\" alt=\"A detailed anatomical model showing a full\u2011term human fetus positioned inside the uterus, used to illustrate prenatal development in the context of discussions about abortion and the Bible.\" class=\"wp-image-394445\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/reasons-prod.storage.googleapis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1020-anatomical_model_of_baby_in_womb.jpg 750w, https:\/\/reasons-prod.storage.googleapis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1020-anatomical_model_of_baby_in_womb-300x230.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-394176_a5cc4c-b8\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-personhood-unborn-humans-have-a-personal-nature\">Personhood: Unborn Humans Have a Personal Nature<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While most people recognize that life begins at conception and that the unborn are indeed human, some people argue that the unborn are not <em>persons<\/em>. Some advocates of abortion insist that the unborn are not self-conscious; therefore, they are not persons and thus abortion is morally allowable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, the Christian worldview sees human beings very differently than does a secular worldview. In Christian theology human beings are made in the <a href=\"\/adam-eve\/image-god\/made-in-image-of-god-meaning\">image of God<\/a> (Genesis 1:26\u201328) and, therefore, they have a human nature that is personal from the beginning of conception. Personhood is understood as a given of creation, not as something that emerges when one is self-conscious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So, while some advocates of abortion insist that the human fetus is developing <em>toward<\/em> personhood, Christian defenders of the pro-life perspective argue that the fetus is a fully human person who is undergoing physical development and growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-is-abortion-in-the-bible\">Is Abortion in the Bible?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Despite the overwhelming scriptural evidence that God\u2019s law values human life in the womb, some people try to claim that the Bible condones the act of abortion in Numbers 5:11\u201331.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They argue that because the passage mentions the priest cursing the unfaithful woman to \u201cmiscarry\u201d through drinking bitter waters, the curse is evidence for abortion. God justified the act.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, a closer study of this verse and specifically the translation of \u201cmiscarriage\u201d brings light to the issue. The word is more accurately translated as \u201cwomb shriveling.\u201d It\u2019s pointing to the curse of <em>barrenness<\/em>, not miscarriage. The judgment was <em>not<\/em> abortion, but a curse of not having children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even if we read the text as a miscarriage, the intent of this passage is to portray God\u2019s right to judge. He is the ultimate author of life and death. The passage doesn\u2019t warrant a call for abortion as a result of sinful acts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/reasons-prod.storage.googleapis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1020-pregnant_woman_looking_at_sonogram.jpg\" alt=\"A pregnant woman sitting on a bed and holding a printed ultrasound image, illustrating early prenatal development in the broader context of discussions about what the Bible says about abortion.\" class=\"wp-image-394451\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/reasons-prod.storage.googleapis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1020-pregnant_woman_looking_at_sonogram.jpg 750w, https:\/\/reasons-prod.storage.googleapis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1020-pregnant_woman_looking_at_sonogram-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-394176_0c3424-bf\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-if-you-had-an-abortion-there-s-forgiveness\">If You Had an Abortion . . . There\u2019s Forgiveness<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We all live in a fallen world where we make decisions that go against God\u2019s will. We\u2019ve all failed to keep God\u2019s law in many ways. It\u2019s part of our brokenness, and whether we\u2019re admittingly aware, disobeying God is a part of our <a href=\"\/adam-eve\/sin\/what-is-sin\">sinful nature<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you had an abortion due to various life circumstances, you may be wrestling with a whirlwind of emotions\u2014grief, guilt, sadness, or even relief.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But know that there\u2019s grace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Regardless of the type of sin we\u2019ve committed, God is a gracious God who forgives through the blood of Jesus Christ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There\u2019s forgiveness for repentant sinners, and God promises his grace and new life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Isaiah 1:18<\/strong>: \u201c\u2018Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red as crimson, they shall be like wool.\u2019\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1 Peter 2:24<\/strong>: \u201cHe himself bore our sins in his body on the cross, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ephesians 1:7<\/strong>: \u201cIn him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God\u2019s grace.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Psalm 103:12<\/strong>: \u201cAs far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Friends, you are not alone in this walk through troubled times, and there is hope and healing available through Jesus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re wrestling with thoughts of abortion, whether past, present, or thinking about it for the future, it is our prayer that you receive God\u2019s grace and seek support from loving friends or family. Perhaps God will use your story in mighty ways to be an encouragement to others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Regardless of your past failures and sin, may you feel his embrace and his relentless love for you. And may God continue to remind you of his unfailing grace that covers you through all seasons of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/reasons-prod.storage.googleapis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1020-baby_that_is_wonderfully_made.jpg\" alt=\"A newborn wrapped in a soft white blanket and resting on a bed of layered white fabric, used to illustrate infancy and early human life within broader discussions about what the Bible says about abortion.\" class=\"wp-image-394468\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/reasons-prod.storage.googleapis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1020-baby_that_is_wonderfully_made.jpg 750w, https:\/\/reasons-prod.storage.googleapis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1020-baby_that_is_wonderfully_made-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-394176_317013-fa\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-wonderfully-made\">Wonderfully Made<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As we have explored what the Bible says about abortion, there\u2019s no denying that the Bible says we are fearfully and wonderfully made (Psalm 139).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each and every process in the womb\u2014every part of a developing body\u2014is carefully crafted since conception, and God is the ultimate giver and taker of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He knows every hair on our heads, and has called us by name before we were even in our mother\u2019s wombs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We have intrinsic value that is instilled by our Creator. And how wonderful to know we are in the care of such a mighty, loving God!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let\u2019s not forget that value when we see the life of an unborn child. May we hold fast to the infinite value God places on every human life.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s hard to think of a more controversial topic and everyone seems to have something to say about it. But what does the Bible say about abortion? Christians and non-Christians alike stand behind debate podiums, rally around protests, and speak passionately about whether the act of abortion is fundamentally right or wrong. The fact that abortion is highly politicized makes it even more challenging to talk about. Despite all the complex political, social, scientific, and theological layers, one thing is simple and clear: Life is unquantifiable. Invaluable. From beginning to end, the beauty and fragility of life all points to [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":599,"featured_media":394479,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_person_authors":[],"_kad_blocks_custom_css":"","_kad_blocks_head_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_body_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_footer_custom_js":"","footnotes":"","_classifai_error":"","_classifai_text_to_speech_error":"","_classifai_text_to_speech_scheduled":false},"categories":[63981,63968],"tags":[66804,66936],"discipline":[64128],"reading-level":[64152],"class_list":["post-394176","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-bible","category-image-god","tag-theology","tag-ethics-technology","discipline-theology","reading-level-easy-reading"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.7 (Yoast SEO v28.0) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>What Does the Bible Say About Abortion? | Abortion and the Bible<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"The word \u201cabortion\u201d isn\u2019t mentioned in the Bible. 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