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Bible Verses About Mothers

A mother's strength, wisdom, and tireless love echo through Scripture, from Hannah's prayers to the Proverbs 31 woman's open hands. These Bible verses for mothers honor the strength it takes to raise, nurture, and let go.

Proverbs 31:25-28

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“Strength and honor are her clothing, and she can laugh at the days to come. She opens her mouth with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue. She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness. Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband praises her as well:”

Isaiah 66:13

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“As a mother comforts her son, so will I comfort you, and you will be consoled over Jerusalem.””

Proverbs 31:10

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“A wife of noble character, who can find? She is far more precious than rubies.”

1 Samuel 1:27-28

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“I prayed for this boy, and since the LORD has granted me what I asked of Him, I now dedicate the boy to the LORD. For as long as he lives, he is dedicated to the LORD.” So they worshiped the LORD there.”

Proverbs 31:30

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“Charm is deceptive and beauty is fleeting, but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.”

Psalms 113:9

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“He settles the barren woman in her home as a joyful mother to her children. Hallelujah!”

Proverbs 22:6

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“Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.”

Titus 2:3-4

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“Older women, likewise, are to be reverent in their behavior, not slanderers or addicted to much wine, but teachers of good. In this way they can train the young women to love their husbands and children,”

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Frequently asked questions

What does the Bible say about Mothers?

A mother's strength, wisdom, and tireless love echo through Scripture, from Hannah's prayers to the Proverbs 31 woman's open hands. These Bible verses for mothers honor the strength it takes to raise, nurture, and let go.

What is a good Bible verse about Mothers?

Proverbs 31:25-28: “Strength and honor are her clothing, and she can laugh at the days to come. She opens her mouth with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue. She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness. Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband praises her as well:”

Where should I start reading about Mothers in the Bible?

Start with Isaiah 66:13, one of the 8 verses gathered here on this topic.

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