A bible verse for healing

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A bible verse for healing

A bible verse for healing

Jehovah Rapha: 60 Bible Verses for Healing and Restoration

 

In the landscape of human suffering, whether physical, emotional, or spiritual, the Bible offers a definitive remedy: the living Word of God. God revealed Himself to His people as Jehovah Rapha—”The Lord Who Heals You.“

Below is a curated collection of 60 powerful Bible verses focused strictly on healing. These are not just words; they are medicine for the spirit.

I. The Promises of Physical Healing

 

Direct declarations of God’s willingness and power to heal the body.

1. Jeremiah 17:14 – “Heal me, LORD, and I will be healed; save me and I will be saved, for you are the one I praise.“

2. Exodus 15:26 – “I am the LORD, who heals you.“

3. Exodus 23:25 – “Worship the LORD your God, and his blessing will be on your food and water. I will take away sickness from among you.“

4. Psalm 103:2-3 – “Praise the LORD, my soul, and forget not all his benefits—who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases.“

5. Psalm 107:20 – “He sent out his word and healed them; he rescued them from the grave.“

6. Psalm 118:17 – “I will not die but live, and will proclaim what the LORD has done.“

7. Deuteronomy 7:15 – “The LORD will keep you free from every disease.“

8. Psalm 30:2 – “LORD my God, I called to you for help, and you healed me.“

9. Psalm 41:3 – “The LORD sustains them on their sickbed and restores them from their bed of illness.“

10. Jeremiah 30:17 – “‘But I will restore you to health and heal your wounds,’ declares the LORD.“

11. Isaiah 38:16 – “Lord, by such things people live; and my spirit finds life in them too. You restored me to health and let me live.“

12. Isaiah 57:18 – “I have seen their ways, but I will heal them; I will guide them and restore comfort to Israel’s mourners.“

13. Jeremiah 33:6 – “Nevertheless, I will bring health and healing to it; I will heal my people and will let them enjoy abundant peace and security.“

14. Malachi 4:2 – “But for you who revere my name, the sun of righteousness will rise with healing in its rays.“

15. Proverbs 4:20-22 – “My son, pay attention to what I say… for they are life to those who find them and health to one’s whole body.“

16. Proverbs 17:22 – “A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.“

17. Proverbs 16:24 – “Gracious words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.“

II. Healing in the Atonement (The Cross)

 

Verses connecting our healing to the sacrifice of Jesus.

18. Isaiah 53:4 – “Surely he took up our pain and bore our suffering.“

19. Isaiah 53:5 – “But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed.“

20. 1 Peter 2:24 – “He himself bore our sins in his body on the cross, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed.“

21. Matthew 8:17 – “This was to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet Isaiah: ‘He took up our infirmities and bore our diseases.‘”

22. Galatians 3:13 – “Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us.” (Context: Sickness is part of the curse).

23. Romans 8:11 – “And if the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you, he who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies because of his Spirit who lives in you.“

III. Jesus the Healer (Gospels)

 

Accounts and statements of Jesus healing the sick.

24. Matthew 4:23 – “Jesus went throughout Galilee… healing every disease and sickness among the people.“

25. Matthew 9:35 – “Jesus went through all the towns and villages… healing every disease and sickness.“

26. Matthew 14:14 – “When Jesus landed and saw a large crowd, he had compassion on them and healed their sick.“

27. Luke 6:19 – “and the people all tried to touch him, because power was coming from him and healing them all.“

28. Luke 9:11 – “He welcomed them and spoke to them about the kingdom of God, and healed those who needed healing.“

29. Mark 5:34 – “He said to her, ‘Daughter, your faith has healed you. Go in peace and be freed from your suffering.‘”

30. Mark 10:52 – “‘Go,‘ said Jesus, ‘your faith has healed you.‘ Immediately he received his sight and followed Jesus along the road.“

31. Acts 10:38 – “how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and power, and how he went around doing good and healing all who were under the power of the devil, because God was with him.“

32. Luke 4:40 – “At sunset, the people brought to Jesus all who had various kinds of sickness, and laying his hands on each one, he healed them.“

33. Luke 5:17 – “And the power of the Lord was with Jesus to heal the sick.“

34. Matthew 8:7 – “Jesus said to him, ‘Shall I come and heal him?‘”

35. John 5:6 – “When Jesus saw him lying there and learned that he had been in this condition for a long time, he asked him, ‘Do you want to get well?‘”

IV. Instructions for the Church & Prayer

 

How believers are commanded to pray for healing.

36. James 5:14 – “Is anyone among you sick? Let them call the elders of the church to pray over them and anoint them with oil in the name of the Lord.“

37. James 5:15 – “And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise them up.“

38. James 5:16 – “Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.“

39. Mark 16:17-18 – “And these signs will accompany those who believe… they will place their hands on sick people, and they will get well.“

40. 3 John 1:2 – “Dear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along well.“

41. Acts 4:30 – “Stretch out your hand to heal and perform signs and wonders through the name of your holy servant Jesus.“

42. Mark 11:24 – “Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.“

43. John 14:13 – “And I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son.“

V. Emotional & Spiritual Healing

 

Verses for the brokenhearted and weary.

44. Psalm 147:3 – “He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.“

45. Psalm 34:18 – “The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.“

46. Psalm 23:3 – “He refreshes my soul.“

47. Isaiah 61:1 – “He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives.“

48. Matthew 11:28 – “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.“

49. Psalm 6:2 – “Have mercy on me, LORD, for I am faint; heal me, LORD, for my bones are in agony.“

50. Psalm 146:8 – “The LORD gives sight to the blind, the LORD lifts up those who are bowed down.“

51. 2 Kings 20:5 – “I have heard your prayer and seen your tears; I will heal you.“

52. Hosea 6:1 – “Come, let us return to the LORD. He has torn us to pieces but he will heal us; he has injured us but he will bind up our wounds.“

53. Psalm 30:5 – “For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime; weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning.“

54. Psalm 73:26 – “My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.“

55. 2 Corinthians 12:9 – “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.“

56. Philippians 4:7 – “And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.“

57. 1 Peter 5:10 – “And the God of all grace… will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast.“

58. Revelation 21:4 – “He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain.“

59. Revelation 22:2 – “And the leaves of the tree are for the healing of the nations.”

60. Psalm 119:50 – “My comfort in my suffering is this: Your promise preserves my life.”

25 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) About Healing in the Bible

 

Q1: Does God still heal people today?A: Yes. Hebrews 13:8 states, “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.” Since healing was a major part of His ministry, biblical theology supports that He continues to heal today through the Holy Spirit.

Q2: Why am I not being healed despite praying?A: This is a difficult question. The Bible offers several reasons (though not always applicable to everyone): timing (Ecclesiastes 3:1), testing of faith (1 Peter 1:7), or divine mystery (Deuteronomy 29:29). Paul had a “thorn in the flesh” that wasn’t removed to keep him humble (2 Corinthians 12).

Q3: Is it a sin to go to a doctor?A: Absolutely not. Luke, the author of one of the Gospels, was a physician (Colossians 4:14). God often uses medicine and doctors as the method of His healing.

Q4: What is the “Prayer of Faith” mentioned in James 5?A: It is a prayer prayed with total confidence in God’s power and will, devoid of doubt. It often involves the elders of the church and anointing with oil.

Q5: Does unconfessed sin block healing?A: It can. James 5:16 links confession directly to healing (“Confess your sins… so that you may be healed”). However, not every sickness is a result of personal sin (see John 9:2-3).

Q6: What does “By His stripes we are healed” mean?A: Found in Isaiah 53:5 and 1 Peter 2:24, this refers to the atonement. It means that Jesus’ suffering on the cross paid the price for our total restoration—spiritually (from sin) and physically (from sickness), ultimately realized in the resurrection.

Q7: Can I pray for myself, or do I need a priest/pastor?A: You can absolutely pray for yourself (Hebrews 4:16). However, there is special power and biblical command in gathering with other believers (Matthew 18:19) and calling for church elders (James 5:14).

Q8: How do I pray for a sick friend?A: Pray scripture back to God. Example: “Lord, you said in Jeremiah 30:17 that you will restore health. I claim that promise for [Friend’s Name].”

Q9: What is the difference between a “cure” and “healing”?A: A cure is the elimination of symptoms or disease. Healing is a restoration of wholeness, which can happen emotionally and spiritually even if the physical body dies.

Q10: Did Jesus heal everyone He encountered?A: The Bible says He healed “all who came to Him” (Matthew 8:16). He never turned away someone asking for healing, though in Nazareth, He did few miracles because of their unbelief (Matthew 13:58).

Q11: Why is anointing oil used in healing prayers?A: Oil represents the Holy Spirit and consecration (setting apart). It is a point of contact for faith, as commanded in James 5:14.

Q12: Is sickness a test from God?A: God can use sickness to test and refine faith (like Job), but the Bible generally presents sickness as a result of the Fall and an oppression of the devil (Acts 10:38) that Jesus came to destroy.

Q13: What does the Bible say about mental health healing?A: The Bible speaks of God restoring the soul (Psalm 23:3) and giving a “sound mind” (2 Timothy 1:7). It encourages casting anxiety on Him (1 Peter 5:7).

Q14: Can generational curses cause sickness?A: Exodus 20:5 mentions the sins of fathers affecting children. However, Ezekiel 18 and the New Covenant (Galatians 3:13) clarify that in Christ, generational curses are broken.

Q15: Do I need enough faith to be healed?A: Faith is important (Matthew 9:22), but Jesus also healed people with little faith or based on the faith of their friends (Mark 2:5). It is ultimately God’s power, not the size of our faith.

Q16: Why did Paul tell Timothy to drink wine for his stomach?A: In 1 Timothy 5:23, Paul gives practical medical advice. This confirms that using natural remedies and medicine is biblical and compatible with faith.

Q17: Is healing guaranteed in the Atonement?A: Many theologians argue yes, based on Isaiah 53:5. However, the timing of that guarantee is debated—whether we can claim it fully now, or if it is fully realized only in Heaven.

Q18: What is the “Gift of Healing”?A: Mentioned in 1 Corinthians 12:9, it is a spiritual gift given by the Holy Spirit to certain believers to serve as channels for God’s curing power.

Q19: How does fasting relate to healing?A: Fasting disconnects us from the world and increases spiritual sensitivity. In Isaiah 58:8, God says proper fasting leads to “healing springing forth speedily.”

Q20: Can demons cause sickness?A: Yes, the Bible records instances where spirits caused physical ailments (Luke 13:11, Matthew 9:32). In these cases, deliverance is the method of healing.

Q21: What is the significance of the “Pool of Bethesda”?A: It shows that Jesus is greater than superstitions or religious rituals. He healed the man who couldn’t get into the pool, showing grace is available directly through Him.

Q22: How do I keep my faith while waiting for healing?A: Focus on God’s character (His goodness) rather than just the outcome. Surround yourself with supportive community and immerse yourself in the Word (Romans 10:17).

Q23: Does God heal through death?A: Yes. For the believer, death is the “ultimate healing.” In Heaven (Revelation 21:4), there is no more pain, sickness, or tears. The body is resurrected and perfected.

Q24: What if I am angry at God for my sickness?A: God can handle your anger. The Psalms (like Psalm 13 and 88) are full of lament. Be honest with Him; pouring out your heart is the first step to emotional healing.

Q25: Should I stop taking medication if I am praying for healing?A: No. Do not stop medication unless directed by a doctor. Faith and medicine work together. You can trust God while taking the medicine He provided through science.