Complete Bible Study Guide

What Does the Bible Say About Sight?

6 Scripture references with full text and commentary

Understanding Sight in the Bible

What does the Bible say about sight? Browse 8 carefully selected verses that illuminate this biblical theme.

6
Total Verses
2
Old Testament
4
New Testament

Top 6 Verses About Sight

  1. 1
    Psalms 146:8
    The LORD openeth the eyes of the blind: the LORD raiseth them that are bowed down: the LORD loveth the righteous:
    KJV
  2. 2
    Proverbs 20:12
    The hearing ear, and the seeing eye, the LORD hath made even both of them.
    KJV
  3. 3
    Luke 4:18
    The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted , to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised,
    KJV
  4. 4
    John 9:1
    And as Jesus passed by, he saw a man which was blind from his birth.
    KJV
  5. 5
    Acts 26:18
    To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith that is in me.
    KJV
  6. 6
    Hebrews 11:1
    Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. substance: or, ground, or, confidence
    KJV

Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Sight? (2 Verses)

The LORD openeth the eyes of the blind: the LORD raiseth them that are bowed down: the LORD loveth the righteous:
The hearing ear, and the seeing eye, the LORD hath made even both of them.

New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Sight? (4 Verses)

The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted , to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised,
And as Jesus passed by, he saw a man which was blind from his birth.
To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith that is in me.
Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. substance: or, ground, or, confidence

How to Study What the Bible Says About Sight

  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 sight. 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 sight 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 sight 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 sight needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.

  • Share what you have learned about sight 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 sight, 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 Sight?

You have studied 6 verses about sight. Now test your knowledge with chapter-by-chapter quizzes covering the books where these verses appear.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Bible say about sight?
What does the Bible say about sight? Browse 8 carefully selected verses that illuminate this biblical theme. The Bible contains 6 key verses about sight spanning both Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses about sight are there?
There are 6 key Bible verses about sight compiled in this study guide, drawn from books across both the Old and New Testaments.
What is the best verse about sight?
One of the most well-known and frequently cited verses about sight is Psalms 146:8 — "The LORD openeth the eyes of the blind: the LORD raiseth them that are bowed down: the LORD loveth the righteous:"
Where in the Bible does it talk about sight?
Sight is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 6 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.

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