Jump to: Topical • ISBE • Webster's • Concordance • Thesaurus • Greek • Hebrew • Library • Subtopics • Terms Topical Encyclopedia Childbearing, as depicted in the Bible, is a significant aspect of human life and divine purpose. It is often associated with themes of blessing, responsibility, and the continuation of God's covenant with humanity. The Bible provides numerous references to childbearing, highlighting its importance in both the Old and New Testaments.Creation and the Mandate to Multiply The concept of childbearing is introduced early in the biblical narrative. In Genesis 1:28 , God blesses Adam and Eve, saying, "Be fruitful and multiply, and fill the earth and subdue it." This command establishes procreation as a fundamental aspect of human existence and stewardship over creation. Childbearing is thus seen as a divine mandate, integral to fulfilling God's plan for humanity. The Pain of Childbearing The fall of man introduces pain into the process of childbearing. In Genesis 3:16 , God tells Eve, "I will sharply increase your pain in childbirth; in pain you will bring forth children." This verse reflects the consequences of sin entering the world, affecting the natural order and human experience. Despite the pain, childbearing remains a vital part of God's design for family and society. Blessings and Promises Throughout the Bible, childbearing is often portrayed as a blessing from God. In Psalm 127:3 , children are described as "a heritage from the LORD, the fruit of the womb a reward." This perspective underscores the value and joy associated with having children. The narratives of Sarah, Hannah, and Elizabeth illustrate God's intervention in granting children to those who were barren, emphasizing His sovereignty and the fulfillment of His promises. Covenant and Lineage Childbearing plays a crucial role in the continuation of God's covenant with His people. The genealogies in the Bible, such as those found in Genesis and the Gospels, highlight the importance of lineage and the fulfillment of God's promises through successive generations. The birth of Isaac to Abraham and Sarah, for instance, is pivotal in the establishment of Israel as God's chosen people. New Testament Perspectives In the New Testament, childbearing continues to hold significance, though it is also reinterpreted in light of the coming of Christ. In 1 Timothy 2:15 , Paul writes, "But she will be saved through childbearing, if they continue in faith, love, and holiness, with self-control." This passage has been the subject of various interpretations, often understood as emphasizing the role of women in nurturing faith and godliness within the family. Spiritual Implications While physical childbearing is a recurring theme, the Bible also speaks to spiritual childbearing. Believers are called to "make disciples of all nations" (Matthew 28:19), reflecting a spiritual multiplication and nurturing of faith. This spiritual dimension complements the physical aspect of childbearing, highlighting the broader scope of God's redemptive plan. Conclusion Childbearing in the Bible is a multifaceted concept, encompassing physical, spiritual, and covenantal dimensions. It is portrayed as a divine blessing, a responsibility, and a means of participating in God's ongoing work in the world. Through the narratives and teachings of Scripture, childbearing is affirmed as a vital part of God's design for humanity. Topical Bible Verses 1 Timothy 2:15Notwithstanding she shall be saved in childbearing, if they continue in faith and charity and holiness with sobriety. Topicalbible.org Genesis 1:28 Psalm 127:3-5 Genesis 1:28-31 Genesis 3:16-19 Genesis 3:16 1 Timothy 5:14 Genesis 4:1 Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (n.) The act of producing or bringing forth children; parturition.International Standard Bible Encyclopedia CHILD-BEARINGchild'-bar-ing: Only in 1 Timothy 2:15: "She shall be saved through her (m "the") child-bearing" (dia tes teknogonias). The reference is to the calling of woman as wife and mother, as her ordinary lot in life, and to the anxieties, pains and perils of maternity, as the culmination and representation of the penalties woman has incurred because of the Fall (Genesis 3:16). "She shall be saved by keeping faithfully and simply to her allotted sphere as wife and mother" (Dummelow). The preposition dia is not used here instrumentally, as though child-bearing were a means of her salvation, but locally, as in 1 Corinthians 3:15, "saved so as through fire," where life is saved by rushing through the flames. The explanation by reference to the incarnation, with an appeal to Galatians 4:4, favored by Ellicott and others, seems very mechanical. Greek 5042. teknogonia -- childbearing ... childbearing. Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: teknogonia Phonetic Spelling: (tek-nog-on-ee'-ah) Short Definition: child bearing Definition ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/5042.htm - 6k Strong's Hebrew 802. ishshah -- woman, wife, female... Word Origin from an unused word Definition woman, wife, female NASB Word Usage adulteress* (2), any woman (1), childbearing* (1), each (3), each one (1), each ... /hebrew/802.htm - 6k 734. orach -- a way, path Library 1 Timothy ii. 15-Nov Chapter xxx The Romans Provided Gods for Birth, Nay, Even Before Birth, to ... The Evil Spirit Has Marred the Purity of the Soul from the Very ... Come Rest, and be Still in the Bosom of Thy Mother, Son of the ... He Vehemently Inveighs against the Error of the Pelagians And Lo, There was I Received by the Scourge of Bodily Sickness... Letter Lxxxviii. To Paschasinus, Bishop of Lilyb??um. Of Sarah's Handmaid, Hagar, whom She Herself Wished to be ... 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