The Holy Bible Verses

50 Bible Verses About Healing

Explore Bible verses on healing, including Jeremiah 30:17, for comfort and assurance. Discover God's promise to restore health and heal wounds.

By The Editorial Team

Verses sourced from the World English Bible (public domain). Selection follows our editorial policy. Last reviewed 2026-04-23. See all sources.

The Bible addresses healing as a significant theme, emphasizing God's power to restore physical and emotional well-being. In Jeremiah 30:17, God promises to restore health and heal wounds, indicating His desire for wholeness among His people. This assurance of healing reflects God's compassion and commitment to care for those in distress.

“For I will restore health to you, and I will heal you of your wounds,” says Yahweh; “because they have called you an outcast, saying, ‘It is Zion, whom no man seeks after.’””
— Jeremiah 30:17 WEB

Healing is a profound theme woven throughout the Bible. From the Old Testament to the New, stories of God’s healing touch bring hope and restoration. In Genesis 20:17, Abraham prays, and God heals Abimelech and his household. This act of divine intervention shows God’s compassion and willingness to restore health. Another powerful moment occurs in Exodus 15:26, where God promises healing to the Israelites if they listen and obey His commands. These stories remind us of God’s enduring care and power over illness and suffering.

In the Book of Numbers, Moses pleads for Miriam’s healing, and God listens (Numbers 12:13). The prophet Elisha also demonstrates God’s healing power by purifying the waters in 2 Kings 2:22. These narratives highlight the importance of faith and intercession in experiencing God’s healing. Jeremiah 30:17 offers a promise: “I will restore you to health and heal your wounds,” declares the Lord. This assurance encourages us to seek God’s healing in our own lives, trusting that He is attentive and responsive to our cries for help.

50 verses

  1. 1

    “Abraham prayed to God. God healed Abimelech, and his wife, and his female servants, and they bore children.”

  2. 2

    “and he said, “If you will diligently listen to Yahweh your God’s voice, and will do that which is right in his eyes, and will pay attention to his commandments, and keep all his statutes, I will put none of the diseases on you, which I have put on the Egyptians; for I am Yahweh who heals you.””

  3. 4

    “So the waters were healed to this day, according to Elisha’s word which he spoke.”

  4. 5

    “When the king of Israel had read the letter, he tore his clothes, and said, “Am I God, to kill and to make alive, that this man sends to me to heal a man of his leprosy? But please consider and see how he seeks a quarrel against me.””

  5. 7

    “For he wounds, and binds up. He injures, and his hands make whole.”

  6. 8

    “Have mercy on me, Yahweh, for I am faint. Yahweh, heal me, for my bones are troubled.”

  7. 10

    “Yahweh my God, I cried to you, and you have healed me.”

  8. 12

    “He sends his word, and heals them, and delivers them from their graves.”

  9. 14

    “The light of the eyes rejoices the heart. Good news gives health to the bones.”

  10. 15

    “Make the heart of this people fat. Make their ears heavy, and shut their eyes; lest they see with their eyes, and hear with their ears, and understand with their heart, and turn again, and be healed.””

  11. 16

    “Yahweh will strike Egypt, striking and healing. They will return to Yahweh, and he will be entreated by them, and will heal them.”

  12. 17

    “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.”

  13. 18

    “I have seen his ways, and will heal him: I will lead him also, and restore comforts to him and to his mourners.”

  14. 19

    “I create the fruit of the lips: Peace, peace, to him who is far off and to him who is near,” says Yahweh; “and I will heal them.””

  15. 20

    “Heal me, O Yahweh, and I will be healed. Save me, and I will be saved; for you are my praise.”

  16. 21

    “For I will restore health to you, and I will heal you of your wounds,” says Yahweh; “because they have called you an outcast, saying, ‘It is Zion, whom no man seeks after.’””

  17. 22

    “‘Behold, I will bring it health and cure, and I will cure them; and I will reveal to them abundance of peace and truth.”

  18. 23

    “What shall I testify to you? What shall I liken to you, daughter of Jerusalem? What shall I compare to you, that I may comfort you, virgin daughter of Zion? For your breach is as big as the sea. Who can heal you?”

  19. 24

    ““When Ephraim saw his sickness, and Judah his wound, Then Ephraim went to Assyria, and sent to king Jareb: but he is not able to heal you, neither will he cure you of your wound.”

  20. 25

    ““Come, and let us return to Yahweh; for he has torn us to pieces, and he will heal us; he has injured us, and he will bind up our wounds.”

  21. 26

    ““I will heal their waywardness. I will love them freely; for my anger is turned away from him.”

  22. 27

    “Jesus went about in all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the Good News of the Kingdom, and healing every disease and every sickness among the people.”

  23. 29

    “that it might be fulfilled which was spoken through Isaiah the prophet, saying, “He took our infirmities, and bore our diseases.”Isaiah 53:4”

  24. 30

    “Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers,TR adds “raise the dead,” and cast out demons. Freely you received, so freely give.”

  25. 31

    “the blind receive their sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear,Isaiah 35:5 the dead are raised up, and the poor have good news preached to them.Isaiah 61:1-4”

  26. 32

    “for this people’s heart has grown callous, their ears are dull of hearing, they have closed their eyes; or else perhaps they might perceive with their eyes, hear with their ears, understand with their heart, and would turn again; and I would heal them.’Isaiah 6:9-10”

  27. 33

    “so that the multitude wondered when they saw the mute speaking, the injured healed, the lame walking, and the blind seeing—and they glorified the God of Israel.”

  28. 34

    “He healed many who were sick with various diseases, and cast out many demons. He didn’t allow the demons to speak, because they knew him.”

  29. 35

    “For he had healed many, so that as many as had diseases pressed on him that they might touch him.”

  30. 36

    “and to have authority to heal sicknesses and to cast out demons:”

  31. 37

    “They cast out many demons, and anointed many with oil who were sick, and healed them.”

  32. 38

    ““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 broken hearted,NU omits “to heal the broken hearted” to proclaim release to the captives, recovering of sight to the blind, to deliver those who are crushed,”

  33. 39

    “On one of those days, he was teaching; and there were Pharisees and teachers of the law sitting by, who had come out of every village of Galilee, Judea, and Jerusalem. The power of the Lord was with him to heal them.”

  34. 40

    “as well as those who were troubled by unclean spirits, and they were being healed.”

  35. 41

    “for an angel went down at certain times into the pool, and stirred up the water. Whoever stepped in first after the stirring of the water was healed of whatever disease he had.NU omits from “waiting” in verse 3 to the end of verse 4.”

  36. 42

    “For these things happened, that the Scripture might be fulfilled, “A bone of him will not be broken.”Exodus 12:46; Numbers 9:12; Psalm 34:20”

  37. 43

    “while you stretch out your hand to heal; and that signs and wonders may be done through the name of your holy Servant Jesus.””

  38. 44

    “For unclean spirits came out of many of those who had them. They came out, crying with a loud voice. Many who had been paralyzed and lame were healed.”

  39. 45

    “even Jesus of Nazareth, how God anointed him with the Holy Spirit and with power, who went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with him.”

  40. 46

    “For this people’s heart has grown callous. Their ears are dull of hearing. Their eyes they have closed. Lest they should see with their eyes, hear with their ears, understand with their heart, and would turn again, and I would heal them.’Isaiah 6:9-10”

  41. 47

    “For indeed he was sick, nearly to death, but God had mercy on him; and not on him only, but on me also, that I might not have sorrow on sorrow.”

  42. 48

    “For the word of God is living and active, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the dividing of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and is able to discern the thoughts and intentions of the heart.”

  43. 49

    “and the prayer of faith will heal him who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up. If he has committed sins, he will be forgiven.”

  44. 50

    “He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we, having died to sins, might live to righteousness; by whose stripes you were healed.”

For your week

Reflect

Consider the times God has brought healing into your life, whether physical, emotional, or spiritual. Jeremiah 30:17 assures us of God's promise to restore and heal. Reflect on this verse and invite God's presence into areas needing healing today.

Pray

Heavenly Father, we come to You seeking healing and restoration. You are the God who heals. Please touch our wounds and bring us comfort and peace. Amen.

Apply

This week, set aside a few moments each day to pray for healing—yours or someone else's. Trust in God's promise in Jeremiah 30:17 and invite His peace.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Bible say about healing?

The Bible contains numerous accounts of God's healing power. In Genesis 20:17, God answers Abraham's prayer and heals Abimelech and his household. Exodus 15:26 reveals God as the healer of Israel, promising health if they follow His ways. Jeremiah 30:17 declares God's intention to restore health and heal wounds. These verses, among many others, show that healing is a significant aspect of God's character and His interactions with humanity.

Does God still heal today?

Yes, many believe God continues to heal today. The Bible shows God's healing nature, like in Exodus 15:26, where He declares Himself as the healer. Modern testimonies often speak of miraculous healings that can't be explained by science alone. While not everyone receives physical healing, God's comfort and spiritual healing remain available. Trust in His timing and ways, as He knows our deepest needs.

How do I pray for healing?

To pray for healing, approach God with faith and sincerity. Like Moses in Numbers 12:13, express your needs and desires to God clearly. Use scripture in your prayers, such as Jeremiah 30:17, to remind yourself of God's promise to heal. Seek God's will and be open to His answer, trusting that He knows what is best. Remember, prayer is a conversation with God, inviting His presence into your situation.

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