Complete Bible Study Guide
What Does the Bible Say About Health?
7 Scripture references with full text and commentary
Understanding Health in the Bible
Explore what the Bible says about health. This collection of 11 key Scripture passages reveals God's wisdom and guidance on this important theme.
Top 7 Verses About Health
- 1Exodus 15:26
“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.”
KJV - 2Exodus 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.”
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- 6Proverbs 17:22
“A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones. like: or, to”
KJV - 7Jeremiah 33:6
“Behold, I will bring it health and cure, and I will cure them, and will reveal unto them the abundance of peace and truth.”
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Subtopics of Health
Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Health? (7 Verses)
“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.”
“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.”
“He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds. wounds: Heb. griefs”
“Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil.”
“Pleasant words are as an honeycomb , sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.”
“A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones. like: or, to”
“Behold, I will bring it health and cure, and I will cure them, and will reveal unto them the abundance of peace and truth.”
How to Study What the Bible Says About Health
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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.
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Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about health. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.
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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.
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Memorise at least one key verse about health 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 health 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 health needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.
Share what you have learned about health 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 health, 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 Health?
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