Complete Bible Study Guide
What Does the Bible Say About Wellness?
14 Scripture references with full text and commentary
Understanding Wellness in the Bible
What does the Bible say about wellness? Browse 19 carefully selected verses that illuminate this biblical theme.
Top 10 Verses About Wellness
- 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.”
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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- 8Proverbs 17:22
“A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones. like: or, to”
KJV - 9Matthew 9:12
“But when Jesus heard that, he said unto them, They that be whole need not a physician, but they that are sick.”
KJV - 10Matthew 22:37
“Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind.”
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Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Wellness? (8 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.”
“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”
“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.”
“Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad.”
“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”
New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Wellness? (6 Verses)
“But when Jesus heard that, he said unto them, They that be whole need not a physician, but they that are sick.”
“Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind.”
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,”
“And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit;”
“Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.”
How to Study What the Bible Says About Wellness
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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 wellness. 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 wellness 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 wellness 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 wellness needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.
Share what you have learned about wellness 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 wellness, 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 Wellness?
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