Birthday — Page 2

Verses 11–20 of 40

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Genesis 1:27 KJV

“So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them.”

Context & Meaning

Every person born bears the image of God, a reality that gives immeasurable dignity to every birthday.

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Psalm 118:24 KJV

“This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.”

Context & Meaning

God made this day, including birthdays, as a gift to be received with rejoicing and gladness.

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Proverbs 9:11 KJV

“For by me thy days shall be multiplied, and the years of thy life shall be increased.”

Context & Meaning

Wisdom is presented as the path to a long life, a fitting word for a birthday celebration.

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Deuteronomy 33:25 KJV

“Thy shoes shall be iron and brass; and as thy days, so shall thy strength be.”

Context & Meaning

Moses' blessing promises that God's strength will match the demands of every new day and year.

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3 John 1:2 KJV

“Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.”

Context & Meaning

John's wish for flourishing in body, circumstances, and soul is a perfect birthday blessing from Scripture.

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Psalms 139:13 KJV

“For thou hast possessed my reins: thou hast covered me in my mother's womb.”
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Psalms 139:14 KJV

“I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well.”
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Psalms 139:15 KJV

“My substance was not hid from thee, when I was made in secret, and curiously wrought in the lowest parts of the earth.”
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Psalms 139:16 KJV

“Thine eyes did see my substance, yet being unperfect; and in thy book all my members were written, which in continuance were fashioned, when as yet there was none of them.”
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Psalms 139:17 KJV

“How precious also are thy thoughts unto me, O God! how great is the sum of them!”