Complete Bible Study Guide
What Does the Bible Say About Handicaps?
16 Scripture references with full text and commentary
Understanding Handicaps in the Bible
Explore what the Bible says about handicaps. This collection of 19 key Scripture passages reveals God's wisdom and guidance on this important theme.
Top 10 Verses About Handicaps
- 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 - 3Leviticus 21:17
“Speak unto Aaron, saying, Whosoever he be of thy seed in their generations that hath any blemish, let him not approach to offer the bread of his God. bread: or, food”
KJV - 4Isaiah 35:5
“Then the eyes of the blind shall be opened, and the ears of the deaf shall be unstopped.”
KJV - 5
- 6Matthew 11:4
“Jesus answered and said unto them, Go and shew John again those things which ye do hear and see:”
KJV - 7Matthew 15:30
“And great multitudes came unto him, having with them those that were lame, blind, dumb, maimed, and many others, and cast them down at Jesus' feet; and he healed them:”
KJV - 8
- 9Mark 2:1
“And again he entered into Capernaum after some days; and it was noised that he was in the house.”
KJV - 10Luke 5:17
“And it came to pass on a certain day, as he was teaching, that there were Pharisees and doctors of the law sitting by, which were come out of every town of Galilee, and Judaea, and Jerusalem: and the power of the Lord was present to heal them.”
KJV
Subtopics of Handicaps
Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Handicaps? (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?”
“Thou shalt not curse the deaf, nor put a stumblingblock before the blind, but shalt fear thy God: I am the LORD.”
“Speak unto Aaron, saying, Whosoever he be of thy seed in their generations that hath any blemish, let him not approach to offer the bread of his God. bread: or, food”
“Then the eyes of the blind shall be opened, and the ears of the deaf shall be unstopped.”
New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Handicaps? (12 Verses)
“And he entered into a ship, and passed over, and came into his own city.”
“Jesus answered and said unto them, Go and shew John again those things which ye do hear and see:”
“And great multitudes came unto him, having with them those that were lame, blind, dumb, maimed, and many others, and cast them down at Jesus' feet; and he healed them:”
“And the blind and the lame came to him in the temple; and he healed them.”
“And again he entered into Capernaum after some days; and it was noised that he was in the house.”
“And it came to pass on a certain day, as he was teaching, that there were Pharisees and doctors of the law sitting by, which were come out of every town of Galilee, and Judaea, and Jerusalem: and the power of the Lord was present to heal them.”
“Then Jesus answering said unto them, Go your way, and tell John what things ye have seen and heard; how that the blind see, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, to the poor the gospel is preached.”
“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.”
“But when thou makest a feast, call the poor, the maimed, the lame, the blind:”
“After this there was a feast of the Jews; and Jesus went up to Jerusalem.”
“And as Jesus passed by, he saw a man which was blind from his birth.”
“Now Peter and John went up together into the temple at the hour of prayer, being the ninth hour.”
How to Study What the Bible Says About Handicaps
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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 handicaps. 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 handicaps 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 handicaps 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 handicaps needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.
Share what you have learned about handicaps 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 handicaps, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.
How Well Do You Know What the Bible Says About Handicaps?
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