Dictionary of Bible Themes: 5147 deafness

5147 deafness

Dictionary of Bible Themes

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The condition of being wholly, or partly, without hearing. It can be expressed in physical or spiritual terms and is often used to depict spiritual rebellion.

God's control of deafness

Exodus 4:11 See also Psalm 94:9; Proverbs 20:12; Luke 1:20,62

Physical aspects of deafness

Compassion for the deaf

Leviticus 19:14

Deafness sometimes caused by Satan

Mark 9:25

Healed by Jesus Christ

Matthew 11:5 pp Luke 7:22 See also Mark 7:32-37; Luke 22:49-51

Spiritual aspects of deafness

God deaf to a rebellious people

Deuteronomy 1:45 See also Psalm 28:1; Psalm 38:13; Psalm 39:12

Rebellious humanity deaf to God

Jeremiah 6:10 See also Proverbs 28:9; Isaiah 6:10; Isaiah 42:19-20; Ezekiel 33:32; Ezekiel 37:4; Micah 7:16; Zechariah 7:11; Matthew 13:15; Mark 4:9-12; Luke 8:10; John 12:40; Acts 28:26-27; 2 Timothy 4:4; Revelation 2:7 Sin brings spiritual deafness.

The deafness of idols

Deuteronomy 4:28 See also Psalm 115:6; Psalm 135:17; Daniel 5:23; Revelation 9:20

Release from deafness

Through repentance

Isaiah 29:18 See also Isaiah 35:5; Isaiah 42:18

Through the coming of Jesus Christ

Luke 7:22 pp Matthew 11:5 See also Mark 7:32-37