Writers of Scripture often reflected on their relationship with God “from their mother’s womb.” “You are He who took Me out of the womb” (Psa. 22:9-10; cf. 71:6; Gal. 1:15).
Even from within the womb (before one was “out of the womb”), there is recognition of a life and relationship with God. “From My mother’s womb You have been My God” (Psa. 22:10). “The Lord has called Me from the womb…He has made mention of My name…Who formed Me from the womb…” (Isa. 49:1, 5). “For You formed my inward parts; You covered me in my mother’s womb. I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made…” (Psa. 139:13-14).
I realize some of these are Messianic and some pertain specifically to the writer/prophet, but what does it affirm in truth and application? Now consider what Jeremiah said, and concentrate on the first word, “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you; Before you were born I sanctified you…” (Jer. 1:5). Life, in God’s eyes, begins at conception!