Complete Bible Study Guide
What Does the Bible Say About Keeping Healthy?
12 Scripture references with full text and commentary
Understanding Keeping Healthy in the Bible
Explore what the Bible says about keeping healthy. This collection of 19 key Scripture passages reveals God's wisdom and guidance on this important theme.
Top 10 Verses About Keeping Healthy
- 1Genesis 1:29
“And God said, Behold, I have given you every herb bearing seed, which is upon the face of all the earth, and every tree, in the which is the fruit of a tree yielding seed; to you it shall be for meat. bearing: Heb. seeding seed yielding: Heb. seeding seed”
KJV - 2Exodus 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 - 3Psalms 139:14
“I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well. right: Heb. greatly”
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- 7Proverbs 17:22
“A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones. like: or, to”
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- 9Isaiah 40:29
“He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength.”
KJV - 10Daniel 1:8
“But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the king's meat, nor with the wine which he drank: therefore he requested of the prince of the eunuchs that he might not defile himself.”
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Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Keeping Healthy? (10 Verses)
“And God said, Behold, I have given you every herb bearing seed, which is upon the face of all the earth, and every tree, in the which is the fruit of a tree yielding seed; to you it shall be for meat. bearing: Heb. seeding seed yielding: Heb. seeding seed”
“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.”
“I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well. right: Heb. greatly”
“Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil.”
“A sound heart is the life of the flesh: but envy the rottenness of the bones.”
“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”
“She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms.”
“He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength.”
“But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the king's meat, nor with the wine which he drank: therefore he requested of the prince of the eunuchs that he might not defile himself.”
New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Keeping Healthy? (2 Verses)
“I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.”
“I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.”
How to Study What the Bible Says About Keeping Healthy
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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 keeping healthy. 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 keeping healthy 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 keeping healthy 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 keeping healthy needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.
Share what you have learned about keeping healthy 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 keeping healthy, 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 Keeping Healthy?
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