Healing is a significant theme throughout the Bible, offering hope, comfort, and assurance of God’s power and willingness to heal physical, emotional, and spiritual wounds.
The Scriptures provide numerous accounts of God’s healing touch and promises that continue to inspire faith in believers today.
This article compiles a comprehensive list of Bible verses about healing, organized by the Old and New Testaments, to encourage and strengthen you in times of need.
Old Testament Verses on Healing
- Exodus 15:26 (KJV)
“And said, If thou wilt diligently hearken to the voice of the LORD thy God, and wilt do that which is right in his sight, and wilt give ear to his commandments, and keep all his statutes, I will put none of these diseases upon thee, which I have brought upon the Egyptians: for I am the LORD that healeth thee.”
- Exodus 23:25 (KJV)
“And ye shall serve the LORD your God, and he shall bless thy bread, and thy water; and I will take sickness away from the midst of thee.”
- Deuteronomy 7:15 (KJV)
“And the LORD will take away from thee all sickness, and will put none of the evil diseases of Egypt, which thou knowest, upon thee; but will lay them upon all them that hate thee.”
- 2 Chronicles 7:14 (KJV)
“If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.”
- Psalm 6:2 (KJV)
“Have mercy upon me, O LORD; for I am weak: O LORD, heal me; for my bones are vexed.”
- Psalm 30:2 (KJV)
“O LORD my God, I cried unto thee, and thou hast healed me.”
- Psalm 41:3 (KJV)
“The LORD will strengthen him upon the bed of languishing: thou wilt make all his bed in his sickness.”
- Psalm 103:2-3 (KJV)
“Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits:
Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases;” - Psalm 107:19-20 (KJV)
“Then they cry unto the LORD in their trouble, and he saveth them out of their distresses.
He sent his word, and healed them, and delivered them from their destructions.” - Psalm 147:3 (KJV)
“He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds.”
- Proverbs 3:7-8 (KJV)
“Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil.
It shall be health to thy navel, and marrow to thy bones.” - Proverbs 4:20-22 (KJV)
“My son, attend to my words; incline thine ear unto my sayings.
Let them not depart from thine eyes; keep them in the midst of thine heart.
For they are life unto those that find them, and health to all their flesh.” - Isaiah 53:4-5 (KJV)
“Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows: yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted.
But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities:
the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.” - Isaiah 57:18-19 (KJV)
“I have seen his ways, and will heal him: I will lead him also, and restore comforts unto him and to his mourners.
I create the fruit of the lips; Peace, peace to him that is far off, and to him that is near, saith the LORD; and I will heal him.” - Jeremiah 17:14 (KJV)
“Heal me, O LORD, and I shall be healed; save me, and I shall be saved: for thou art my praise.”
- Jeremiah 30:17 (KJV)
“For I will restore health unto thee, and I will heal thee of thy wounds, saith the LORD;
because they called thee an Outcast, saying, This is Zion, whom no man seeketh after.” - Jeremiah 33:6 (KJV)
“Behold, I will bring it health and cure, and I will cure them, and will reveal unto them the abundance of peace and truth.”
- Hosea 6:1 (KJV)
“Come, and let us return unto the LORD: for he hath torn, and he will heal us;
he hath smitten, and he will bind us up.” - Malachi 4:2 (KJV)
“But unto you that fear my name shall the Sun of righteousness arise with healing in his wings;
and ye shall go forth, and grow up as calves of the stall.”
New Testament Verses on Healing
- Matthew 4:23-24 (KJV)
“And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom,
and healing all manner of sickness and all manner of disease among the people.
And his fame went throughout all Syria: and they brought unto him all sick people that were taken with divers diseases and torments,
and those which were possessed with devils, and those which were lunatick, and those that had the palsy; and he healed them.” - Matthew 8:2-3 (KJV)
“And, behold, there came a leper and worshipped him, saying, Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean.
And Jesus put forth his hand, and touched him, saying, I will; be thou clean. And immediately his leprosy was cleansed.” - Matthew 8:16-17 (KJV)
“When the even was come, they brought unto him many that were possessed with devils:
and he cast out the spirits with his word, and healed all that were sick:
That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying,
Himself took our infirmities, and bare our sicknesses.” - Matthew 9:20-22 (KJV)
“And, behold, a woman, which was diseased with an issue of blood twelve years,
came behind him, and touched the hem of his garment:
For she said within herself, If I may but touch his garment, I shall be whole.
But Jesus turned him about, and when he saw her, he said, Daughter, be of good comfort; thy faith hath made thee whole.
And the woman was made whole from that hour.” - Matthew 9:35 (KJV)
“And Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues,
and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every sickness and every disease among the people.” - Matthew 10:1 (KJV)
“And when he had called unto him his twelve disciples, he gave them power against unclean spirits,
to cast them out, and to heal all manner of sickness and all manner of disease.” - Mark 5:34 (KJV)
“And he said unto her, Daughter, thy faith hath made thee whole; go in peace, and be whole of thy plague.”
- Mark 16:17-18 (KJV)
“And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils;
they shall speak with new tongues;
They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them;
they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover.” - Luke 4:18 (KJV)
“The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor;
he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives,
and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised,” - Luke 6:19 (KJV)
“And the whole multitude sought to touch him: for there went virtue out of him, and healed them all.”
- Luke 9:11 (KJV)
“And the people, when they knew it, followed him: and he received them,
and spake unto them of the kingdom of God, and healed them that had need of healing.” - John 14:12 (KJV)
“Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also;
and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father.” - Acts 3:6-8 (KJV)
“Then Peter said, Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give I thee:
In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk.
And he took him by the right hand, and lifted him up: and immediately his feet and ankle bones received strength.
And he leaping up stood, and walked, and entered with them into the temple, walking, and leaping, and praising God.” - Acts 10:38 (KJV)
“How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power:
who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him.” - Romans 8:11 (KJV)
“But if the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you,
he that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by his Spirit that dwelleth in you.” - 1 Corinthians 12:9 (KJV)
“To another faith by the same Spirit; to another the gifts of healing by the same Spirit;”
- James 5:14-16 (KJV)
“Is any sick among you? 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 shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise him up;
and if he have committed sins, they shall be forgiven him.
Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed.
The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.” - 1 Peter 2:24 (KJV)
“Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree,
that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed.” - 3 John 1:2 (KJV)
“Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.”
Healing Through Faith and Prayer
- Matthew 21:22 (KJV)
“And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive.”
- Mark 11:24 (KJV)
“Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them,
and ye shall have them.” - Hebrews 11:6 (KJV)
“But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is,
and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.” - Psalm 107:20 (KJV)
“He sent his word, and healed them, and delivered them from their destructions.”
- Isaiah 58:8 (KJV)
“Then shall thy light break forth as the morning, and thine health shall spring forth speedily:
and thy righteousness shall go before thee; the glory of the LORD shall be thy rereward.”
God’s Promise of Restoration
- Joel 2:25-26 (KJV)
“And I will restore to you the years that the locust hath eaten, the cankerworm, and the caterpiller, and the palmerworm,
my great army which I sent among you.
And ye shall eat in plenty, and be satisfied, and praise the name of the LORD your God,
that hath dealt wondrously with you: and my people shall never be ashamed.” - Jeremiah 30:17 (KJV)
“For I will restore health unto thee, and I will heal thee of thy wounds, saith the LORD;”
- Psalm 23:3 (KJV)
“He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.”
- Isaiah 61:1 (KJV)
“The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek;
he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives,
and the opening of the prison to them that are bound;”
Healing in Eternity
- Revelation 21:4 (KJV)
“And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying,
neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.” - Revelation 22:2 (KJV)
“In the midst of the street of it, and on either side of the river, was there the tree of life,
which bare twelve manner of fruits, and yielded her fruit every month:
and the leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations.”
Reflections on Healing
- Faith and Healing: Many of these verses emphasize the connection between faith and healing. Believing in God’s power and having faith in His promises are often prerequisites for experiencing His healing touch.
- God’s Compassion: The consistent theme across both Testaments is God’s compassion and willingness to heal those who seek Him. His mercy extends to physical ailments, emotional wounds, and spiritual brokenness.
- Prayer’s Role: Prayer is a powerful tool in seeking healing. Whether it’s personal prayer or intercession by others, bringing our needs before God opens the door for His intervention.
- Healing as a Testament: Healing not only restores individuals but also serves as a testament to God’s glory and power. It strengthens faith and can lead others to believe.
- Holistic Healing: The Bible addresses healing in a holistic manner, encompassing body, mind, and spirit. God’s desire is for complete restoration in every aspect of our lives.
Conclusion
The Bible provides a wealth of verses that affirm God’s power to heal and His desire to restore us.
These Scriptures offer hope and encouragement, reminding us that no matter the ailment or situation, God’s healing touch is available.
Whether you’re seeking healing for yourself or others, meditate on these verses, pray with faith, and trust in God’s perfect timing and will.
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