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From natural infirmity (Exodus 4:11 ); not knowing what to say (Proverbs 31:8 ); unwillingness to speak (Psalm 39:9; Leviticus 10:3 ). Christ repeatedly restored the dumb (Matthew 9:32,33; Luke 11:14; Matthew 12:22 ) to the use of speech.

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These dictionary topics are from M.G. Easton M.A., D.D., Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Third Edition, published by Thomas Nelson, 1897. Public Domain.

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Easton, Matthew George. Entry for 'Dumb'. Easton's Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/ebd/d/dumb.html. 1897.

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