Complete Bible Study Guide
What Does the Bible Say About People With Disabilities?
7 Scripture references with full text and commentary
Understanding People With Disabilities in the Bible
Explore what the Bible says about people with disabilities. This collection of 7 key Scripture passages reveals God's wisdom and guidance on this important theme.
Top 7 Verses About People With Disabilities
- 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 - 2Exodus 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 - 3Leviticus 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 - 4Matthew 20:28
“Even as the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.”
KJV - 5Mark 1:40
“And there came a leper to him, beseeching him, and kneeling down to him, and saying unto him, If thou wilt, thou canst make me clean.”
KJV - 6
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Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About People With Disabilities? (3 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?”
“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 People With Disabilities? (4 Verses)
“Even as the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.”
“And there came a leper to him, beseeching him, and kneeling down to him, and saying unto him, If thou wilt, thou canst make me clean.”
“But when thou makest a feast, call the poor, the maimed, the lame, the blind:”
“And as Jesus passed by, he saw a man which was blind from his birth.”
How to Study What the Bible Says About People With Disabilities
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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 people with disabilities. 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 people with disabilities 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 people with disabilities 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 people with disabilities needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.
Share what you have learned about people with disabilities 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 people with disabilities, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.
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