Bible Verses About Healing

God is the ultimate healer — of bodies, hearts and souls. These verses remind us that He cares about our pain and has the power to restore us.

Jeremiah 17:14

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

Jeremiah's prayer acknowledges that true healing comes only from God.

Psalm 147:3

"He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds."

The psalmist celebrates God's tender care for emotional and spiritual wounds.

Isaiah 53:5

"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 wounds we are healed."

Isaiah prophesies that the Messiah's suffering would bring healing to His people.

James 5:14-15

"Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer of faith will save the one who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up."

James instructs believers to pray for healing within the community of faith.

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Exodus 15:26

"He said, "If you will diligently listen to the voice of the LORD your God, and do what is right in His eyes, and pay attention to His commandments, and keep all His statutes, I will not put on you any of the diseases that I put on the Egyptians; for I am the LORD who heals you.""

God reveals Himself as Yahweh Rapha — the LORD who heals.

Psalm 103:2-3

"Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits — who forgives all your iniquity, who heals all your diseases."

David praises God for both spiritual forgiveness and physical healing.

Matthew 11:28

"Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest."

Jesus invites the exhausted and hurting to find healing rest in Him.

3 John 1:2

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

John's prayer shows God's concern for our physical well-being alongside spiritual health.

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