The Bible is filled with words that bring healing, restoration, and renewal. Whether in the Old Testament (Hebrew) or the New Testament (Greek), these words reveal God’s desire to heal His people—physically, emotionally, and spiritually.
Understanding these biblical terms helps us grasp the depth of God’s promises of healing. Below is a collection of key healing words from Scripture that can strengthen your faith and remind you of God’s power to restore.
Hebrew (Old Testament) Healing Words:
- Rapha’ (רָפָא) – “To heal, restore, make whole” (Exodus 15:26 – “The Lord who heals you”)
- Marpe’ (מַרְפֵּא) – “Healing, cure, health” (Proverbs 4:22 – “They are life to those who find them and health to all their flesh”)
- Shalom (שָׁלוֹם) – “Peace, wholeness, well-being” (Isaiah 53:5 – “By His wounds, we are healed”)
- Chayah (חָיָה) – “To live, revive, restore to life” (Psalm 119:25 – “Revive me according to Your word”)
- Yeshuah (יְשׁוּעָה) – “Salvation, deliverance, rescue” (Isaiah 12:2 – “The Lord is my salvation”)
- T’hilah (תְּהִלָּה) – “Praise, healing through worship” (Psalm 22:3 – “God inhabits the praises of His people”)
- Kephar (כָּפַר) – “Atonement, covering, forgiveness” (Leviticus 17:11 – “It is the blood that makes atonement for the soul”)
- Refu’ah (רְפוּאָה) – “Remedy, cure” (Jeremiah 8:22 – “Is there no balm in Gilead?”)
Greek (New Testament) Healing Words:
- Therapeuo (θεραπεύω) – “To serve, heal, cure” (Matthew 4:24 – “Jesus healed all who were sick”)
- Iaomai (ἰάομαι) – “To heal, restore, make whole” (Luke 5:17 – “The power of the Lord was present to heal them”)
- Sozo (σῴζω) – “To save, deliver, make whole” (Mark 5:34 – “Your faith has made you well”)
- Diasozo (διασῴζω) – “To bring safely through, rescue completely” (Acts 27:44 – “They all were brought safely to land”)
- Hygies (ὑγιής) – “Sound, whole, in good health” (John 5:6 – “Do you want to be made well?”)
- Eirene (εἰρήνη) – “Peace, wholeness, restoration” (John 14:27 – “My peace I leave with you”)
- Paraklesis (παράκλησις) – “Encouragement, comfort, consolation” (2 Corinthians 1:3-4 – “The God of all comfort”)
- Dunamis (δύναμις) – “Power, miraculous ability” (Luke 6:19 – “Power was coming from Him and healing them all”)
Conclusion
God’s healing power is evident throughout Scripture. Whether through Rapha’, the God who heals, or Sozo, the saving and restoring work of Jesus, these words remind us that healing is a central part of God’s plan for His people. By meditating on these words and praying over them, we can strengthen our faith in God’s ability to heal every part of our lives.
For further study on biblical healing, check out Strong’s Concordance, which provides deeper insights into the original Hebrew and Greek words used in Scripture.
