Birthday Celebration
One that many believers wonder about. Interestingly, the Bible does not directly command or forbid birthday celebrations , but it gives examples and principles that help us think carefully about them. Let’s look at what Scripture shows: 1. Examples of Birthday Celebrations in the Bible There are only two birthday celebrations mentioned in the Bible — and both are tied to negative events. (a) Pharaoh’s Birthday – Genesis 40:20–22 “Now it came to pass on the third day, Pharaoh’s birthday, that he made a feast for all his servants… But he hanged the chief baker…” This account shows Pharaoh, a pagan ruler, celebrating his birthday with a feast that ended in someone’s execution. There’s no sign of God’s people celebrating birthdays in this way. (b) Herod’s Birthday – Matthew 14:6–10 / Mark 6:21–28 “But when Herod’s birthday was kept, the daughter of Herodias danced before them… and he commanded it to be given to her. And he sent and beheaded John in the prison.” Herod’s b...