Complete Bible Study Guide

What Does the Bible Say About Autism?

9 Scripture references with full text and commentary

Understanding Autism in the Bible

Explore what the Bible says about autism. This collection of 11 key Scripture passages reveals God's wisdom and guidance on this important theme.

9
Total Verses
4
Old Testament
5
New Testament

Top 9 Verses About Autism

  1. 1
    Exodus 4:11
    And the LORD said unto him, Who hath made man's mouth? or who maketh the dumb, or deaf, or the seeing, or the blind? have not I the LORD?
    KJV
  2. 2
    Exodus 6:12
    And Moses spake before the LORD, saying, Behold, the children of Israel have not hearkened unto me; how then shall Pharaoh hear me, who am of uncircumcised lips?
    KJV
  3. 3
    Isaiah 54:13
    And all thy children shall be taught of the LORD; and great shall be the peace of thy children.
    KJV
  4. 4
    Jeremiah 29:11
    For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. expected: Heb. end and expectation
    KJV
  5. 5
    Matthew 18:2
    And Jesus called a little child unto him, and set him in the midst of them,
    KJV
  6. 6
    Matthew 19:14
    But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.
    KJV
  7. 7
    John 9:1
    And as Jesus passed by, he saw a man which was blind from his birth.
    KJV
  8. 8
    John 12:47
    And if any man hear my words, and believe not, I judge him not: for I came not to judge the world, but to save the world.
    KJV
  9. 9
    Romans 7:18
    For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh,) dwelleth no good thing: for to will is present with me; but how to perform that which is good I find not.
    KJV

Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Autism? (4 Verses)

And the LORD said unto him, Who hath made man's mouth? or who maketh the dumb, or deaf, or the seeing, or the blind? have not I the LORD?
And Moses spake before the LORD, saying, Behold, the children of Israel have not hearkened unto me; how then shall Pharaoh hear me, who am of uncircumcised lips?
And all thy children shall be taught of the LORD; and great shall be the peace of thy children.
For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. expected: Heb. end and expectation

New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Autism? (5 Verses)

And Jesus called a little child unto him, and set him in the midst of them,
But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.
And as Jesus passed by, he saw a man which was blind from his birth.
And if any man hear my words, and believe not, I judge him not: for I came not to judge the world, but to save the world.
For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh,) dwelleth no good thing: for to will is present with me; but how to perform that which is good I find not.

How to Study What the Bible Says About Autism

  1. 1

    Begin by reading through every verse listed on this page, noting which ones speak most directly to your current season of life. Write them down and revisit them throughout the week.

  2. 2

    Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about autism. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.

  3. 3

    Study the context of each verse. Read the surrounding chapter to understand who was speaking, who the audience was, and what circumstances prompted the passage. Context prevents misapplication.

  4. 4

    Memorise at least one key verse about autism and meditate on it daily. Scripture memory transforms thinking and equips you to apply God's Word in real-time situations.

Practical Application

Studying what the Bible says about autism is only the beginning. Scripture is meant to be lived out in daily obedience and faith. Here are practical steps to apply these truths:

  • Identify one area of your life where the biblical teaching on autism needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.

  • Share what you have learned about autism with a fellow believer or in a small group setting. Teaching others solidifies your own understanding and encourages mutual growth.

  • Pray through the key verses about autism, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Bible say about autism?
Explore what the Bible says about autism. This collection of 11 key Scripture passages reveals God's wisdom and guidance on this important theme. The Bible contains 9 key verses about autism spanning both Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses about autism are there?
There are 9 key Bible verses about autism compiled in this study guide, drawn from books across both the Old and New Testaments.
What is the best verse about autism?
One of the most well-known and frequently cited verses about autism is Exodus 4:11 — "And the LORD said unto him, Who hath made man's mouth? or who maketh the dumb, or deaf, or the seeing, or the blind? have not I the LORD?"
Where in the Bible does it talk about autism?
Autism is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 9 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.

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