Overview
The Bible addresses lameness across 10 verses, drawn from the New Testament. These passages cluster most in Acts. Closely related themes include Miracles, Money, Shouting in Joy and Praise and Temple, the Second. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Peter, Jesus and Solomon.
Key Bible verses about lameness
New Testament
Acts
And a certain man lame from his mother's womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple which is called Beautiful, to ask alms of them that entered into the temple;
Who seeing Peter and John about to go into the temple asked an alms.
And Peter, fastening his eyes upon him with John, said, Look on us.
And he gave heed unto them, expecting to receive something of them.
Then Peter said, Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give I thee: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk.
And he took him by the right hand, and lifted him up: and immediately his feet and ancle bones received strength.
And he leaping up stood, and walked, and entered with them into the temple, walking, and leaping, and praising God.
And all the people saw him walking and praising God:
And they knew that it was he which sat for alms at the Beautiful gate of the temple: and they were filled with wonder and amazement at that which had happened unto him.
And as the lame man which was healed held Peter and John, all the people ran together unto them in the porch that is called Solomon's, greatly wondering.
People in the Bible and lameness
Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying lameness for yourself
- Begin with Acts 3:2, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Consider the lives of Peter, Jesus and Solomon and how their stories intersect with it.
- Widen the study to related themes: Miracles, Money, Shouting in Joy and Praise and Temple, the Second.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about lameness?
The Bible addresses lameness across 10 verses, drawn from the New Testament. These passages cluster most in Acts. Closely related themes include Miracles, Money, Shouting in Joy and Praise and Temple, the Second. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Peter, Jesus and Solomon.
How many Bible verses are about lameness?
The Bible references lameness in 10 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention lameness?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is Acts 3:2: “And a certain man lame from his mother's womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple which is called Beautiful, to ask alms of them that entered into the temple;”
Which people in the Bible are associated with lameness?
Peter, Jesus and Solomon.
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