What Does the Bible Say About Healing?

Key Bible verses about healing with the full scripture text — plus free sermons and videos for each. Every video on UltimateTube is 100% free, no paywall.

In short: The Bible presents God as a healer of both body and soul. It says He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds (Psalm 147:3), and points to Christ, by whose wounds we are healed (Isaiah 53:5). God invites us to call on Him and promises to answer (Jeremiah 33:3), and the New Testament encourages prayer for the sick (James 5:14-15). Scripture holds together honest suffering and real hope, teaching us to seek God for healing while trusting His wisdom, care, and ultimate promise to make all things new.

Psalm 147:3

“He heals the broken in heart, and binds up their wounds.”

Psalm 147:3 (WEB)
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Isaiah 53:5

“But he was pierced for our transgressions. He was crushed for our iniquities. The punishment that brought our peace was on him; and by his wounds we are healed.”

Isaiah 53:5 (WEB)
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Jeremiah 33:3

“Call to me, and I will answer you, and will show you great and difficult things, which you don't know.”

Jeremiah 33:3 (WEB)
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Psalm 30:5

“His anger is but for a moment. His favor is for a lifetime. Weeping may stay for the night, but joy comes in the morning.”

Psalm 30:5 (WEB)
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The Bible presents God as a healer of both body and heart. Psalm 147:3 says he "heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds," a tender picture of a God who draws near to the hurting. Healing in Scripture is never merely physical; it reaches the soul, the memory, and the spirit, restoring what sin, sickness, and sorrow have broken.

Isaiah 53:5 points to the suffering of Christ, "by his wounds we are healed," connecting our wholeness to the cross. God invites us to call on him, promising in Jeremiah 33:3, "Call to me and I will answer you, and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know." And Psalm 30:5 reminds the weary that "weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning." These Bible verses about healing hold together honest lament and real hope.

The verses and free sermons on this page cover healing prayer, faith for the sick, comfort in suffering, and testimonies of restoration. Whether you are believing for physical healing or healing of the heart, you will find Scripture and teaching to strengthen your faith. Every video on UltimateTube is completely free, with no paywall, subscription, or login, so anyone in need of God's healing touch can find encouragement freely.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the Bible say about healing?
The Bible presents God as a healer of body, mind, and heart. He heals the brokenhearted (Psalm 147:3), and by the wounds of Christ we are healed (Isaiah 53:5). We are invited to call on God for healing (Jeremiah 33:3).
What are the best Bible verses about healing?
Psalm 147:3, Isaiah 53:5, Jeremiah 33:3, and James 5:14-15 are key passages on God's healing and prayer for the sick.
Does God still heal today?
Yes. Christians believe God still heals, sometimes through prayer, sometimes through medicine, and always according to His wisdom. James 5 encourages believers to pray for the sick.
How do I pray for healing?
Bring the need honestly to God, ask in faith for healing, involve your church in prayer (James 5:14-15), and trust God's care and timing. Watch the free sermons on this page for guidance.
Why are some people not healed?
The Bible does not always explain why, but it assures us that God is good, present in suffering, and working all things for good (Romans 8:28). Ultimate healing is promised in the resurrection, where there is no more pain.