16 Bible Verses about Lameness
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they were carrying a man who had been lame from his birth, one whom they daily laid at the gate of the temple called, Beauty-gate, to ask alms of those that pass'd into the temple.
the blind recover their sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the poor have the gospel preached to them. and happy is he who does not stumble at my appearance.
Now at Lystra there was a man, who could not stand upon his feet, he was born a cripple, and had never walked about.
but when you make a feast call the poor, and maimed, the lame and blind: and you shall be happy in not receiving a requital: for you shall be recompenc'd at the resurrection of the just.
then he gave them this answer, go, and tell John what you have seen, and heard: that the blind see, the lame walk, the lepers are healed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, the gospel is proclaim'd to the poor.
Thus went Jesus about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all sorts of diseases and infirmities among the people: so that his fame was spread over all Syria: and they brought unto him all sick people that were afflicted with any diseases or pains, demoniacs, lunatics, and paralytics; and he healed them.
saying, Lord, my servant lies sick at home grievously afflicted with the palsy, and Jesus said to him, I will come and heal him.
Some time after he returned to Capernaum; upon the rumour that he was there, so great a company assembled, that there was no room for them in the house, nor even about the door: and he preached the word unto them. then they came and presented to him a paralytic, who had four men to carry him.read more.
who finding it impossible to come nigh Him because of the press, uncovered the roof where He was: and when they had broken it up, they let down the cradle wherein the paralytic lay. Jesus perceiving their faith, said to the sick of the palsy, son, thy sins are forgiven. but there were certain of the Scribes sitting there, who were dissatisfied in their own minds, and said to themselves, why doth this man speak such blasphemies? who can forgive sins but God? and immediately Jesus perceiving by his spirit, that they made these secret reflections, said, why do you entertain such suggestions? is it not as easy to say to the paralytic, thy sins are forgiven: as to say, arise, and take up your bed and walk? however, to let you see that the son of man has power on earth to forgive sins, rise, said he, to the sick of the palsy, 'tis I command you, take up thy bed, and go to your home. instantly he arose, took up the bed, and went out in the presence of them all; insomuch that they were all amazed, and glorified God, saying, we never saw any thing like this.
there a great crowd of people came to him, bringing with them the lame, blind, dumb, maimed, and many others, and laid them down at Jesus feet, and he healed them: insomuch that the people wondred when they perceived the dumb to speak, the maimed to be heal'd, the lame to walk, and the blind to see: and they glorified the God of Israel.
Then the blind and the lame came to him in the temple, and he healed them:
then Peter said, silver and gold have I none; but such as I have I give thee: in the name of Jesus Christ the Nazarene, rise up and walk. and taking him by the right hand, he lift him up; and immediately his feet and ancle-bones received strength. so that he fell a leaping, and walking, and entred with them into the temple, walking, and leaping, and praising God.read more.
all the people saw him walking and praising God. and knowing it was he who us'd to sit begging at the Beauty-gate of the temple, they were filled with wonder and amazement at such an event.
for the impure spirits, with great outcries, came out of many that were possessed: many paralytic, and lame people were cured. which caused great joy in that city.
where finding a man named Eneas, a paralytic, who had kept his bed eight years, Peter said to him, Eneas, Jesus, who is the Messiah, gives thee health: rise, and make your bed your self: upon which he immediately rose.
and if thy foot make thee transgress, saw it off, it is better for you to enter into life, tho' lame, than to have both feet, and be thrown into Gehenna, the unextinguishable fire:
Wherefore "strengthen your weak hands and your feeble knees. clear the way for your feet, lest that which is lame should be quite out of joint, instead of being redress'd."
the blind recover their sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the poor have the gospel preached to them.
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Diseases » Mentioned in scripture » Lameness
Lameness » Healed by » Jesus
Then the blind and the lame came to him in the temple, and he healed them:
then he gave them this answer, go, and tell John what you have seen, and heard: that the blind see, the lame walk, the lepers are healed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, the gospel is proclaim'd to the poor.
the blind recover their sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the poor have the gospel preached to them.
insomuch that the people wondred when they perceived the dumb to speak, the maimed to be heal'd, the lame to walk, and the blind to see: and they glorified the God of Israel.
Lameness » Healed by » Peter
they were carrying a man who had been lame from his birth, one whom they daily laid at the gate of the temple called, Beauty-gate, to ask alms of those that pass'd into the temple. he seeing Peter and John going into the temple, asked alms of them. Peter and John having their eyes upon him, Peter said, look on us. read more.
at which he look'd very attentively, expecting to receive something of them. then Peter said, silver and gold have I none; but such as I have I give thee: in the name of Jesus Christ the Nazarene, rise up and walk. and taking him by the right hand, he lift him up; and immediately his feet and ancle-bones received strength. so that he fell a leaping, and walking, and entred with them into the temple, walking, and leaping, and praising God. all the people saw him walking and praising God. and knowing it was he who us'd to sit begging at the Beauty-gate of the temple, they were filled with wonder and amazement at such an event. As the lame man who was cured, held Peter and John, the people all in surprize ran to Solomon's porch, where they were.
Lameness » Figurative
clear the way for your feet, lest that which is lame should be quite out of joint, instead of being redress'd."


