Complete Bible Study Guide
What Does the Bible Say About Disabled People?
7 Scripture references with full text and commentary
Understanding Disabled People in the Bible
Explore what the Bible says about disabled people. This collection of 9 key Scripture passages reveals God's wisdom and guidance on this important theme.
Top 7 Verses About Disabled People
- 1Exodus 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 - 2Leviticus 19:14
“Thou shalt not curse the deaf, nor put a stumblingblock before the blind, but shalt fear thy God: I am the LORD.”
KJV - 3Matthew 15:31
“Insomuch that the multitude wondered, when they saw the dumb to speak, the maimed to be whole, the lame to walk, and the blind to see: and they glorified the God of Israel.”
KJV - 4Luke 14:12
“Then said he also to him that bade him, When thou makest a dinner or a supper, call not thy friends, nor thy brethren, neither thy kinsmen, nor thy rich neighbours; lest they also bid thee again, and a recompence be made thee.”
KJV - 5
- 6John 9:2
“And his disciples asked him, saying, Master, who did sin, this man, or his parents, that he was born blind?”
KJV - 7Romans 5:3
“And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;”
KJV
Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Disabled People? (2 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?”
“Thou shalt not curse the deaf, nor put a stumblingblock before the blind, but shalt fear thy God: I am the LORD.”
New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Disabled People? (5 Verses)
“Insomuch that the multitude wondered, when they saw the dumb to speak, the maimed to be whole, the lame to walk, and the blind to see: and they glorified the God of Israel.”
“Then said he also to him that bade him, When thou makest a dinner or a supper, call not thy friends, nor thy brethren, neither thy kinsmen, nor thy rich neighbours; lest they also bid thee again, and a recompence be made thee.”
“And as Jesus passed by, he saw a man which was blind from his birth.”
“And his disciples asked him, saying, Master, who did sin, this man, or his parents, that he was born blind?”
“And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;”
How to Study What the Bible Says About Disabled People
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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.
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Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about disabled people. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.
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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.
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Memorise at least one key verse about disabled people 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 disabled people 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 disabled people needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.
Share what you have learned about disabled people 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 disabled people, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.
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