25 Bible Verses That Teach True Biblical Health (with commentary)

Bible verses about Health and wellness

Health and wellness are not only about the physical but also includes the spiritual and mental. Here are some verses that will help us to look at health and wellness from many different points of view.

1. Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, ²⁰for you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body. 1 Corinthians 6:19,20 ESV

This verse serves as a constant reminder that we should be intentional in how we treat and care for our bodies.

When we illtreat our bodies we not only dishonor the Holy Spirit but also set ourselves on a path that leads to poor health.

It is in our best interest to treat our bodies well. Resting, physical activities, and eating habits are a few things we have to take into consideration if we intend to be healthy while using our bodies as tools that glorify God.

2. Behold, I will bring to it health and healing, and I will heal them and reveal to them abundance of prosperity and security. Jeremiah 33:6 ESV

The Lord promises health, healing, prosperity, and security in this text. God is able to bless us with good health. If we become sick, He has the power to heal us and restore our health.

The same God that healed Job, restored health to the woman with the issue of blood, and cleansed Naaman has the power to bless us with health if we put our trust in Him.

3. You shall serve the Lord your God, and he will bless your bread and your water, and I will take sickness away from among you. Exodus 23:25 ESV

This passage is a helpful reminder that God is our source of health and wellness. It is He who blesses the food we eat and drink while also fortifying and sustaining our bodies.

Another lesson we may learn from this text is that we should not hesitate to seek God when we are ill. He has promised that He will remove sickness from us and we should claim this promise in faith.

4. A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. Proverbs 17:22 ESV

Health and wellness are also about how we think and feel. Our emotions have the ability to cheer us up or to dampen our moods. A joyful heart speaks to emotions such as happiness and contentment.

When we are happy it is reflected in our mood, conversation, and how we relate to others. A joyful heart is great for our health and also those we come in contact with.

5. Anxiety in a man's heart weighs him down, but a good word makes him glad. Proverbs 12:25 ESV

Anxiety can make us very unhappy and also affect our emotional and mental health. This verse points out the effects of anxiety while also providing a remedy.

'A good word makes him glad' points to two things. First, if we provide encouragement for an anxious person it will help to make him or her feel better.

Secondly, a good word may point to the word of God.

There are many promises and encouraging verses in the Bible that talk about anxiety. One such verse is Psalm 55:22. It states, "Cast your burden on the Lord, and he will sustain you; he will never permit the righteous to be moved".

Bible verses about Good Health

Good health is very important as it affects our physical and spiritual wellbeing. Let us see what these verses say about good health.

6. Beloved, I pray that all may go well with you and that you may be in good health, as it goes well with your soul. 3 John 1:2 ESV

Our health condition has certain effects on our wellbeing. In times of good health, we are happy while in times of bad health we become sad, depressed, and hopeless.

The apostle understood this and that is why he prayed that the members of the early church be in good health. As he greeted them, he expressed that he wanted good things, wellness, and good health for them.

7. Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me shall not hunger, and whoever believes in me shall never thirst. John 6:35 ESV

What we eat and drink affects our physical health. In the same way whatever we feed our minds and souls on affects us spiritually.

This is why Jesus offers himself as the bread of life and the living water.

Let us continually feast on the word of God and believe in Him. Matthew 5:6 encourages us to yearn for the things that pertain to God.

It states, "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied".

8. But he answered, “It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God". Matthew 4:4 ESV

Good health has to do with finding the right balance between the physical, spiritual, and the mental.

This verse reminds us to pay attention to both the physical and spiritual while also showing the importance of being mentally strong.

This text is a helpful reminder that we need to eat to sustain our bodies and we should not neglect the word of God because they guide our spiritual life.

After forty days of not eating Jesus was in a perfect frame of mind. He was not depressed or easily convinced by the Devil's tempting offers.

The Devil will use many tricks to appeal to our literal and spiritual appetites. He will wow and lure us with things that are bad for our health.

This is why we have to be physically, mentally, and spiritually prepared to resist his temptations.

Find hope in 1 Corinthians 10:13 as you resist temptation. It states, "No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man.

God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it".

9. Heal me, O Lord, and I shall be healed; save me, and I shall be saved, for you are my praise. Jeremiah 17:14 ESV

This passage is a beautiful prayer that anyone can use to pray for healing and good health.

The Lord promises in Jeremiah 33:6 that He will provide health and healing. He is our source of health and we are able to depend on His word for strength and restoration.

Proverbs 4:20-22 also encourages us to pay attention to the word of God. It states, "My son, be attentive to my words; incline your ear to my sayings. ²¹Let them not escape from your sight; keep them within your heart. ²²For they are life to those who find them, and healing to all their flesh".

10. Gracious words are like a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and health to the body. Proverbs 16:24 ESV

The words we speak and listen to may affect us in one way or another. Positive words fortify us while negative words may destroy us. Pleasant words motivate and encourage us.

They make us happy and joyful instead of resentful and bitter. The way we speak affects us and those who listen to us.

The power of life and death lies in the tongue. That's why it's important to be positive. Let us encourage and affirm as we speak hope, health, and life in our life and the lives of those around us.

Bible verses about Healthy eating

Eating healthy is about moderation not extravagance. Let's take a look at some texts that deal with healthy eating practices.

11. So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God. 1 Corinthians 10:31 ESV

The first step to eating healthy is not about overindulgence but glorifying God. Eating healthy requires moderation, self control, and choosing to eat based on the requirements that God gave us.

The Lord doesn't want us to destroy our bodies by consuming harmful substances such as alcohol and drugs. He doesn't want us to eat too much of the foods that are healthy.

We shouldn't eat something just because it's expensive, in style, or make us fit in with a particular crowd. We should eat to fortify our bodies while bringing glory to God.

12. It is not good to eat much honey, nor is it glorious to seek one's own glory. Proverbs 25:27 ESV

This scripture speaks about modesty. As we aim to eat healthy, we should remember not to overindulge.

Verse 16 of the same chapter states, " If you have found honey, eat only enough for you, lest you have your fill of it and vomit it".

Overeating may lead to illness therefore we should be careful of what we eat and how much we eat to ensure we remain in good health.

13. And God said, “Behold, I have given you every plant yielding seed that is on the face of all the earth, and every tree with seed in its fruit. You shall have them for food. Genesis 1:29 ESV

The Lord made provision for us to eat healthy. He provided plants with fruits and seeds for us to nourish our bodies.

God did not make Adam and Eve first then move on to create light, water, animals and food after.

He was very intentional in providing everything they would need for their health, sustenance, and wellbeing.

Thanks to God's creative power we have a wide variety of herbs, spices, fruits, and vegetables to enjoy.

14. And the Lord spoke to Moses and Aaron, saying to them, ²“Speak to the people of Israel, saying, These are the living things that you may eat among all the animals that are on the earth. ³Whatever parts the hoof and is cloven-footed and chews the cud, among the animals, you may eat. Leviticus 11:1-3 ESV

God is all knowing. He is aware of the impact eating certain things will have on the body. That is why He outlined in detail the things He expects us to eat and the things we should not eat.

God went on to categorize animals based on 'clean' and 'unclean' and also gave a description for birds and animals that live in water that shouldn't be eaten.

15. But Daniel resolved that he would not defile himself with the king's food, or with the wine that he drank. Therefore he asked the chief of the eunuchs to allow him not to defile himself. Daniel 1:8 ESV

Simplicity is better than extravagance and Daniel and his three friends proved this. Instead of eating lavishly they had a simple diet of vegetables and water.

Verse fifteen of the same chapter noted that, "At the end of ten days it was seen that they were better in appearance and fatter in flesh than all the youths who ate the king's food".

Healthy eating habits are not dependent on extravagance. A lot of food doesn't guarantee a balanced diet, happiness or contentment.

Proverbs 17:1 noted that, "Better is a dry morsel with quiet than a house full of feasting with strife".

Bible verses about Healthy body

A healthy body has to do with the mind, body and soul. Here are some verses that speak about healthy bodies.

16. And Jesus increased in wisdom and in stature and in favor with God and man. Luke 2:52 ESV

This passage is a reminder that a healthy body takes more than the physical into account. A sound frame of mind and a strong spiritual connection are needed for holistic wellness.

From this verse we realize that Jesus was physically well. Along with that He was confident and informed enough to reason with the teachers in the temple. His wisdom amazed those who heard Him.

Daniel 2:20 highlights the mental wellness of Daniel and his three friends. It states that,

"And in every matter of wisdom and understanding about which the king inquired of them, he found them ten times better than all the magicians and enchanters that were in all his kingdom".

The Hebrew boys were healthier physically, mentally, and spiritually thanks to their healthy diet and a strong spiritual connection with God.

17. saying, “If you will diligently listen to the voice of the Lord your God, and do that which is right in his eyes, and give ear to his commandments and keep all his statutes, I will put none of the diseases on you that I put on the Egyptians, for I am the Lord, your healer.” Exodus 15:26 ESV

Obedience to God will ensure that followers of Christ have a healthy body. This may seem far-fetched but it really is true.

If we should adhere to the outlines provided in the scriptures, eat according to the guidelines that God stipulated, and practice moderation, having a healthy body would not be such a difficult task.

He promised the children of Israel that if they are obedient, He will not allow diseases that affect the Egyptians to affect them.

The verse ended with a profound statement, "I am the Lord your healer". The Lord is the best healer in the entire universe to give us a healthy body.

18. Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord, and turn away from evil. ⁸It will be healing to your flesh and refreshment to your bones. Proverbs 3:7,8 ESV

This passage also highlights the importance of obedience to God in order to have a healthy body.

Turning away from evil means not participating in bad or unhealthy practices that will compromise our health.

Maintain a healthy lifestyle and reap the benefits. The NIV translation for verse eight states that,

"This will bring health to your body and nourishment to your bones."

19. I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Romans 12:1 ESV

This verse is a helpful reminder that we should be intentional and careful of how we treat our bodies.

Our health and wellness should be treated with the greatest importance because our bodies ought to be 'living sacrifices' that are 'holy and acceptable to God'.

20. He gives power to the faint, and to him who has no might he increases strength. ³⁰Even youths shall faint and be weary, and young men shall fall exhausted; Isaiah 40:29,30 ESV

Sometimes through exhaustion our bodies become weak and we get faint. This text offers a solution for anyone who becomes weak by pointing to a never-ending source of strength.

The Lord is able to strengthen and empower us if we are patient enough to wait on Him. The verse that follows states,

"but they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint".

Bible verses about Healthcare

In caring for our health, we take steps to address or prevent illness. Let's see how these verses help to provide healing and restore health.

21. Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. ¹⁵And the prayer of faith will save the one who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up. And if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven. James 5:14,15 ESV

This health care strategy as set out in James requires faith, prayer, and believers working together to restore health with the help of God.

This scripture has many important lessons. Firstly, the elders of the church are tasked with the role of physical and spiritual health care agents who perform their duties for the Lord.

Secondly, as followers of Christ we should seek God first for healing and restoration.

22. But for you who fear my name, the sun of righteousness shall rise with healing in its wings. You shall go out leaping like calves from the stall. Malachi 4:2 ESV

The healing that God offers to those who fear His name brings joy and peace. When He restores us, we can't help being thankful for His mercies, love, and goodness.

It's hard for us to keep still and like the woman of Samaria we proclaim the good news as we tell others 'Come, see a man'.

23. He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. Psalm 147:3 ESV

We should always be mindful that in spite of the advancements in science and medicine, only the Lord can offer holistic healing.

Allow God to be the chief physician of your emotional, physical, and spiritual care because He is the restorer of body, mind, and soul.

24. For I will restore health to you, and your wounds I will heal, declares the Lord, because they have called you an outcast: ‘It is Zion, for whom no one cares!’ Jeremiah 30:17 ESV

This text is a reminder to Israel and followers of Christ today that God is the ultimate healer. There is no situation too dismal or illness too terminal for God.

He promises healing and restoration because He values our wellbeing and happiness. Claim His promises and receive the healing He has in store for you.

25. But when he heard it, he said, “Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick. Matthew 9:12 ESV

Jesus was referring to the spiritual wellbeing of others when He said these words. He came to call sinners to repentance and to save those who have lost their way in this sinful world.

He is the Great Physician and during His earthly ministry He performed miracles that brought physical and spiritual healing. Luke 4:40,41 shows how He cared for the health of others.

It states:

"Now when the sun was setting, all those who had any who were sick with various diseases brought them to him, and he laid his hands on every one of them and healed them. ⁴

¹And demons also came out of many, crying, “You are the Son of God!” But he rebuked them and would not allow them to speak".

This same Jesus is touched with the feelings of our infirmities. He wants nothing more than for us to be healthy and happy as we patiently await His second return.

Final thought on health

Being healthy is not only about the physical. Therefore, we have to pay the same amount of attention to the mental and spiritual if we want holistic wellness.