In the context of biblical law, the treatment and consideration of individuals with disabilities, including deafness, are addressed with a focus on justice, compassion, and respect. The Mosaic Law, given to the Israelites, contains specific instructions that reflect God's concern for the fair treatment of all individuals, including those who are deaf.

Leviticus 19:14 provides a direct command regarding the treatment of the deaf: "You must not curse the deaf or place a stumbling block before the blind, but you are to fear your God. I am the LORD." . This verse underscores the principle of respecting and protecting those who may be vulnerable due to physical limitations. The prohibition against cursing the deaf highlights the importance of not taking advantage of their inability to hear, ensuring that they are not subjected to verbal abuse or deceit.

The broader context of Leviticus 19 emphasizes holiness and ethical behavior among God's people. The command to "fear your God" serves as a reminder that God is the ultimate judge of human actions, and His people are called to reflect His character in their treatment of others. This principle extends beyond mere legal compliance to encompass a heart attitude of reverence for God and compassion for fellow human beings.

In the New Testament, while there are no specific laws concerning the deaf, the teachings and actions of Jesus Christ further illuminate the value and dignity of every individual, regardless of physical ability. Jesus' ministry included healing the deaf, as seen in Mark 7:31-37, where He heals a man who was deaf and had a speech impediment. This act of compassion demonstrates the inclusivity of the Gospel and the breaking down of barriers that separate individuals from full participation in the community of faith.

The biblical approach to deafness, as seen in the law and the life of Jesus, reflects a consistent theme of justice, mercy, and respect for all individuals. The law concerning the deaf serves as a reminder of the broader biblical mandate to love one's neighbor and to act justly, with special attention to those who may be marginalized or disadvantaged.Leviticus 19:14
You shall not curse the deaf, nor put a stumbling block before the blind, but shall fear your God: I am the LORD.
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The First Preaching in Asia Minor
... And as concerning that He raised Him up from the dead ... which ye could not be justified
by the law of Moses ... With tragic deafness, they knew not the voices of the ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture the acts/the first preaching in asia.htm

Letter ii (AD 1126) to the Monk Adam
... I had determined to be silent concerning him who is dead ... of many, and by this contrary
to the law of God ... yet it has not been able to burst through your deafness! ...
/.../some letters of saint bernard abbot of clairvaux/letter ii a d 1126 to.htm

The Ministry in Galilee --Its Aim and Method
... the relation of the new gospel to the older law. ... the relation of men to God, or
concerning his kingdom ... was more local, showing itself in deafness, or blindness ...
/.../rhees/the life of jesus of nazareth/iii the ministry in galileeits.htm

The Third Day in Passion-Week - the Last Controversies and ...
... same bodily defects, such as lameness, blindness, or deafness. ... know what it meant
that the Law and the ... was teaching similar to that concerning the Resurrection ...
/.../edersheim/the life and times of jesus the messiah/chapter iv the third day.htm

Tit. 2:06 Thoughts for Young Men
... may we understand such figures being used as blindness, deafness, disease, sleep ...
his enemies could find no fault in him, except "concerning the law of his ...
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The Insistency of Prayer
... The treatment for deafness is altered. ... and, so far, His will (at any rate His intention)
concerning us. ... think more of order than of effort, more of law than of ...
/.../forsyth/the soul of prayer/chapter vii the insistency of.htm

Book Twelve the Mode of Creation and the Truth of Scripture. ...
... not cease to give honor to thee or to sing thy praises concerning those things ... hast
made it steadfast forever and ever; thou hast given it a law which will not ...
/.../augustine/confessions and enchiridion/book twelve the mode of.htm

According to which principle or hypothesis all the objections ...
... of all, so doth the apostle Peter assert negatively, That he willeth not the perishing
of any, 2 Peter 3:9. The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as ...
/.../proposition vi according to which.htm

Period ii. The Church from the Permanent Division of the Empire ...
... and cry aloud, and Thou broke through my deafness. ... He, then, who lawfully uses the
law, learns therein ... the prediction might be fulfilled concerning the faith ...
/.../ayer/a source book for ancient church history/period ii the church from.htm

Book Ten from Autobiography to Self-Analysis. ...
... But if they were to hear from thee something concerning themselves, they would not
be able to ... Thou didst call and cry aloud, and didst force open my deafness. ...
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