Complete Bible Study Guide
What Does the Bible Say About Trauma?
16 Scripture references with full text and commentary
Understanding Trauma in the Bible
Explore what the Bible says about trauma. This collection of 19 key Scripture passages reveals God's wisdom and guidance on this important theme.
Top 10 Verses About Trauma
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- 3Psalms 34:18
“The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit. unto: Heb. to the broken of heart of a contrite: Heb. contrite of spirit”
KJV - 4Psalms 91:1
“He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. abide: Heb. lodge”
KJV - 5Psalms 91:4
“He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler.”
KJV - 6Psalms 107:13
“Then they cried unto the LORD in their trouble, and he saved them out of their distresses.”
KJV - 7Psalms 145:18
“The LORD is nigh unto all them that call upon him, to all that call upon him in truth.”
KJV - 8Proverbs 1:33
“But whoso hearkeneth unto me shall dwell safely, and shall be quiet from fear of evil.”
KJV - 9Isaiah 41:10
“Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.”
KJV - 10Isaiah 51:12
“I, even I, am he that comforteth you: who art thou, that thou shouldest be afraid of a man that shall die, and of the son of man which shall be made as grass;”
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Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Trauma? (14 Verses)
“A Psalm of David. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.”
“I sought the LORD, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears.”
“The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit. unto: Heb. to the broken of heart of a contrite: Heb. contrite of spirit”
“He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. abide: Heb. lodge”
“He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler.”
“Then they cried unto the LORD in their trouble, and he saved them out of their distresses.”
“The LORD is nigh unto all them that call upon him, to all that call upon him in truth.”
“But whoso hearkeneth unto me shall dwell safely, and shall be quiet from fear of evil.”
“Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.”
“I, even I, am he that comforteth you: who art thou, that thou shouldest be afraid of a man that shall die, and of the son of man which shall be made as grass;”
“For the mountains shall depart, and the hills be removed; but my kindness shall not depart from thee, neither shall the covenant of my peace be removed, saith the LORD that hath mercy on thee.”
“The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted , to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound;”
“This I recall to my mind, therefore have I hope. recall: Heb. make to return to my heart”
“And I will restore to you the years that the locust hath eaten, the cankerworm, and the caterpiller, and the palmerworm, my great army which I sent among you.”
New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Trauma? (2 Verses)
“Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”
“Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.”
How to Study What the Bible Says About Trauma
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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 trauma. 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 trauma 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 trauma 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 trauma needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.
Share what you have learned about trauma 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 trauma, 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 Trauma?
You have studied 16 verses about trauma. Now test your knowledge with chapter-by-chapter quizzes covering the books where these verses appear.