Complete Bible Study Guide

What Does the Bible Say About Diabetes?

11 Scripture references with full text and commentary

Understanding Diabetes in the Bible

What does the Bible say about diabetes? Browse 13 carefully selected verses that illuminate this biblical theme.

11
Total Verses
7
Old Testament
4
New Testament

Top 10 Verses About Diabetes

  1. 1
    Exodus 23:25
    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.
    KJV
  2. 2
    Leviticus 3:17
    It shall be a perpetual statute for your generations throughout all your dwellings, that ye eat neither fat nor blood.
    KJV
  3. 3
    Job 6:6
    Can that which is unsavoury be eaten without salt? or is there any taste in the white of an egg?
    KJV
  4. 4
    Psalms 46:10
    Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.
    KJV
  5. 5
    Proverbs 23:8
    The morsel which thou hast eaten shalt thou vomit up, and lose thy sweet words.
    KJV
  6. 6
    Proverbs 25:16
    Hast thou found honey? eat so much as is sufficient for thee, lest thou be filled therewith, and vomit it.
    KJV
  7. 7
    Joel 3:21
    For I will cleanse their blood that I have not cleansed: for the LORD dwelleth in Zion. for the: or, even I the LORD that
    KJV
  8. 8
    Luke 5:20
    And when he saw their faith, he said unto him, Man, thy sins are forgiven thee.
    KJV
  9. 9
    Romans 8:10
    And if Christ be in you, the body is dead because of sin; but the Spirit is life because of righteousness.
    KJV
  10. 10
    James 5:14
    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:
    KJV

Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Diabetes? (7 Verses)

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.
It shall be a perpetual statute for your generations throughout all your dwellings, that ye eat neither fat nor blood.
Can that which is unsavoury be eaten without salt? or is there any taste in the white of an egg?
Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.
The morsel which thou hast eaten shalt thou vomit up, and lose thy sweet words.
Hast thou found honey? eat so much as is sufficient for thee, lest thou be filled therewith, and vomit it.
For I will cleanse their blood that I have not cleansed: for the LORD dwelleth in Zion. for the: or, even I the LORD that

New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Diabetes? (4 Verses)

And when he saw their faith, he said unto him, Man, thy sins are forgiven thee.
And if Christ be in you, the body is dead because of sin; but the Spirit is life because of righteousness.
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 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.

How to Study What the Bible Says About Diabetes

  1. 1

    Begin by reading through every verse listed on this page, noting which ones speak most directly to your current season of life. Write them down and revisit them throughout the week.

  2. 2

    Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about diabetes. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.

  3. 3

    Study the context of each verse. Read the surrounding chapter to understand who was speaking, who the audience was, and what circumstances prompted the passage. Context prevents misapplication.

  4. 4

    Memorise at least one key verse about diabetes and meditate on it daily. Scripture memory transforms thinking and equips you to apply God's Word in real-time situations.

Practical Application

Studying what the Bible says about diabetes is only the beginning. Scripture is meant to be lived out in daily obedience and faith. Here are practical steps to apply these truths:

  • Identify one area of your life where the biblical teaching on diabetes needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.

  • Share what you have learned about diabetes with a fellow believer or in a small group setting. Teaching others solidifies your own understanding and encourages mutual growth.

  • Pray through the key verses about diabetes, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.

How Well Do You Know What the Bible Says About Diabetes?

You have studied 11 verses about diabetes. Now test your knowledge with chapter-by-chapter quizzes covering the books where these verses appear.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Bible say about diabetes?
What does the Bible say about diabetes? Browse 13 carefully selected verses that illuminate this biblical theme. The Bible contains 11 key verses about diabetes spanning both Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses about diabetes are there?
There are 11 key Bible verses about diabetes compiled in this study guide, drawn from books across both the Old and New Testaments.
What is the best verse about diabetes?
One of the most well-known and frequently cited verses about diabetes is Exodus 23:25 — "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."
Where in the Bible does it talk about diabetes?
Diabetes is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 11 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.

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