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Bible Verses About Healing

The God of the Bible binds up broken bodies, minds, and hearts. Whether you're praying for yourself or someone you love, these Bible verses about healing point to the Great Physician.

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Jeremiah 17:14

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“Heal me, O LORD, and I will be healed; save me, and I will be saved, for You are my praise.”

Psalms 147:3

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“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.”

James 5:14-15

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“Is any one of you sick? He should call the elders of the church to pray over him and anoint him with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer offered in faith will restore the one who is sick. The Lord will raise him up. If he has sinned, he will be forgiven.”

Isaiah 53:5

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“But He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed.”

Psalms 103:2-4

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“Bless the LORD, O my soul, and do not forget all His kind deeds— He who forgives all your iniquities and heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the Pit and crowns you with loving devotion and compassion,”

Exodus 15:26

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“saying, “If you will listen carefully to the voice of the LORD your God, and do what is right in His eyes, and pay attention to His commands, and keep all His statutes, then I will not bring on you any of the diseases I inflicted on the Egyptians. For I am the LORD who heals you.””

3 John 1:2

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“Beloved, I pray that in every way you may prosper and enjoy good health, as your soul also prospers.”

Proverbs 17:22

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“A joyful heart is good medicine, but a broken spirit dries up the bones.”

Jeremiah 30:17

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“But I will restore your health and heal your wounds, declares the LORD, because they call you an outcast, Zion, for whom no one cares.””

Matthew 11:28-30

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“Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.””

Psalms 30:2

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“O LORD my God, I cried to You for help, and You healed me.”

Isaiah 57:18-19

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“I have seen his ways, but I will heal him; I will guide him and restore comfort to him and his mourners, bringing praise to their lips. Peace, peace to those far and near,” says the LORD, “and I will heal them.””

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Frequently asked questions

What does the Bible say about Healing?

The God of the Bible binds up broken bodies, minds, and hearts. Whether you're praying for yourself or someone you love, these Bible verses about healing point to the Great Physician.

What is a good Bible verse about Healing?

Jeremiah 17:14: “Heal me, O LORD, and I will be healed; save me, and I will be saved, for You are my praise.”

Where should I start reading about Healing in the Bible?

Start with Psalms 147:3, one of the 12 verses gathered here on this topic.

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