15 Insightful Bible Verses on Birthdays

What does the Bible say about birthdays? Are they worth celebrating?

Well, let’s search the scriptures together.

While some hold personal beliefs that discourage birthday celebrations, it is not accurate to claim that the Bible outright condemns them.

Some people argue that the only birthday mentioned in the Bible is Herod’s, which led to the beheading of John the Baptist. And they use this as a reason to label all birthday celebrations as wrong.

However, if we look closely, we see that the birth of Jesus was also celebrated by both heavenly beings and human beings, with songs, joy, and precious gifts.

This is not to encourage extravagant or excessive parties but to recognize that while we can take caution from Herod’s ungodly birthday celebration filled with indulgence, we can also learn valuable lessons from the glorious celebration of Jesus’ arrival on earth.

What is our focus?

The average life is often filled with fear, worries, and struggles. Nevertheless, the following 15 Insightful Bible Verses on Birthdays remind us that birthdays are gifts from God and should be seen as opportunities to celebrate the joy of life and longevity. Hence, it’s perfectly fine to thank God and rejoice over the birth of a child or the passing of another year.

If you are able, it’s also okay to invite friends and family to join in the celebration. But as the scriptures teach us, let all things be done in moderation and for the glory of God.

15 Insightful Bible Verses on Birthdays

1- James 1 v 17:

“Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning.” (NKJV‬)

2-  ‭Psalms 90 v 12:

“So teach us to number our days, That we may gain a heart of wisdom.” (NKJV‬)

3- ‭Numbers 6 v 24-26:

“The Lord bless you and keep you; The Lord make His face shine upon you, And be gracious to you; The Lord lift up His countenance upon you, And give you peace.” (NKJV‬)

4- ‭Ecclesiastes 7 v 11: 

“Wisdom is good with an inheritance, And profitable to those who see the sun.” (NKJV‬)

5- ‭John 16 v 21: 

“A woman, when she is in labor, has sorrow because her hour has come; but as soon as she has given birth to the child, she no longer remembers the anguish, for joy that a human being has been born into the world.” (NKJV‬)

6- ‭Psalms 71 v 6-8: 

“By You I have been upheld from birth; You are He who took me out of my mother’s womb. My praise shall be continually of You. [7] I have become as a wonder to many, But You are my strong refuge. [8] Let my mouth be filled with Your praise And with Your glory all the day.” (NKJV‬)

7- ‭Ephesians 2 v 10: 

“For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.” (NKJV‬)

8- ‭Proverbs 4 v 10-12:

“Hear, my son, and receive my sayings, And the years of your life will be many. I have taught you in the way of wisdom; I have led you in right paths.  When you walk, your steps will not be hindered, And when you run, you will not stumble.” (NKJV‬)

9- ‭Isaiah 46 v 4:

“Even to your old age, I am He, And even to gray hairs I will carry you! I have made, and I will bear; Even I will carry, and will deliver you” (NKJV‬)

10- ‭Proverbs 9 v 11:

“For by me your days will be multiplied, And years of life will be added to you.” (NKJV‬)

11- ‭Lamentations 3 v 22-23:

“Through the Lord’s mercies we are not consumed, Because His compassions fail not. They are new every morning; Great is Your faithfulness.” (NKJV‬)

12- ‭Philippians 1 v 3-4:

“I thank my God upon every remembrance of you, always in every prayer of mine making request for you all with joy.” (NKJV‬)

13- ‭I Corinthians 1 v 4: 

“I thank my God always concerning you for the grace of God which was given to you by Christ Jesus.” (NKJV‬)

14- ‭Psalms 139 v 14-16:

“I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Marvelous are Your works, And that my soul knows very well. My frame was not hidden from You, When I was made in secret, And skillfully wrought in the lowest parts of the earth. Your eyes saw my substance, being yet unformed. And in Your book they all were written, The days fashioned for me, When as yet there were none of them.” (NKJV‬)

15- ‭Psalms 20 v 4:

“May He grant you according to your heart’s desire, And fulfill all your purpose.” (NKJV‬)

Topping Off Bible Verses on Birthdays

It is God’s will for you to be satisfied with long life. I encourage you to view each birthday as an opportunity to thank God and rejoice in Him.

And if you can, invite your friends and family to join you in this celebration. But remember, let all things be done in moderation and to the glory of God as the scriptures teach us.