“But he was pierced for our transgressions. He was crushed for our iniquities. The punishment that brought our peace was on him; and by his wounds we are healed.”
What Does the Bible Say About Healing?
The Bible records dozens of healings and hundreds of verses about restoration. These span physical healing, emotional recovery, and spiritual renewal.
9 verses·5 eras·5 promises
Divided Kingdom (~930 BC)
“One called to another, and said, "Holy, holy, holy, is Yahweh of Armies! The whole earth is full of his glory!"”
Exile (~586 BC)
“The Spirit of the Lord Yahweh is on me; because Yahweh has anointed me to preach good news to the humble. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and release to those who are bound;”
Life of Jesus (~30 AD)
“"The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to proclaim release to the captives, recovering of sight to the blind, to deliver those who are crushed,”
“Jesus said to him, "Arise, take up your mat, and walk."”
— John 5:8· Jesus
“Jesus said to him, "Receive your sight. Your faith has healed you."”
“For what does it profit a man, to gain the whole world, and forfeit his life?”
— Mark 8:36· Jesus
Early Church (~50 AD)
“But Peter said, "Silver and gold have I none, but what I have, that I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, get up and walk!"”
— Acts 3:6· Peter
United Kingdom (~1000 BC)
“Yahweh is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves those who have a crushed spirit.”
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