For the world's 70 million sign language users, reading a printed Bible can feel like a barrier between them and God's Word. The Deaf Bible app bridges that gap, delivering Scripture in video-based sign language so Deaf believers and seekers can encounter the Bible in their heart language.^1
Built by Deaf Bible Society — a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that spun out of Faith Comes By Hearing in 2015 — the app hosts the largest collection of sign language Scripture videos in the world.^2 Users can browse content in 84 sign languages (and growing), watch skilled signers present passages in sharp, close-up color video, adjust playback speed, follow along with video watch plans, search by verse, and download content for offline viewing. The app also integrates with Deaf Church Where, a companion network of 1,300+ Deaf ministries that helps users find Deaf-friendly churches nearby.^3
A landmark moment came in 2020 when the American Sign Language Version (ASLV) — a complete Bible translation that took over 38 years of work — was finalized and made available through the app.^2 Today the app has surpassed 9 million video streams across 100+ countries, with 210,000+ verses published in various sign languages — equal to more than six complete Bibles.^4 Deaf Bible Society now publicly tracks two goals: starting Bible translation work in every known sign language by 2033, and completing 16 full Bible translations in priority sign languages by 2030.^5
The organization is led by President and CEO Chantel Pagán, an Oral Roberts University graduate who recently shared her faith journey in the Deeply Rooted devotional.^9 She has said: "When someone sees Scripture in their own sign language, it validates that they matter... They are discovering that God knows their language and they are fully welcomed into His family."^2
Why Christians Love It"My three year old son is deaf and I'm so excited to have this app as a tool to help teach him about the Word."^5
"It is a fantastic tool to use in a Bible study... So much work has gone into these translations; they are truly a God-send!!"^5
"It's amazing to see Bible in my own native language! It help me to understand God's words better!"^1
Notable- Principal implementing partner in illumiNations, a collective impact alliance working toward Bible access for all people by 2033^6
- Partners with organizations like DOOR International, Wycliffe Bible Translators, and Life.Church Open Network^2
- Companion app Deaf Church Where connects users to a network of 1,300+ Deaf ministries^3
- Deaf Bible Kids (deafbiblekids.com) extends Scripture access to younger Deaf audiences^1
- Very actively maintained, with features like text search, offline video sharing, closed captions in landscape, full-screen timestamps, shareable watch plans, and visual verse-tagging tools that let Deaf translators worldwide publish content directly^5
- In 2026, a global "treasure hunt" initiative recovered 18,000 previously uncounted sign language Scripture verses — more than two New Testaments — benefiting over two dozen communities including eight in Africa^8
- Earns a 4/4-star rating on Charity Navigator and publishes annual audited financials and Form 990^11
- Member of the National Association of the Deaf and the Forum of Bible Agencies International^1
- Based in Arlington, Texas; team includes Deaf and hearing staff members passionate about accessibility^10
