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In the biblical context, cures refer to the miraculous healings and restorations performed by God, His prophets, and Jesus Christ. These acts of healing are significant as they demonstrate God's power, compassion, and authority over physical and spiritual ailments. The Bible presents numerous instances where divine intervention results in the curing of diseases, disabilities, and even death.

Old Testament Cures

The Old Testament contains several accounts of miraculous cures, often performed by prophets as a testament to God's power. One notable example is the healing of Naaman, the commander of the army of the king of Aram, who was cured of leprosy. Elisha, the prophet, instructed Naaman to wash in the Jordan River seven times, resulting in his complete healing (2 Kings 5:1-14). This event underscores the importance of faith and obedience in receiving God's healing.

Another significant instance is the healing of King Hezekiah. When Hezekiah fell ill and was near death, he prayed to the Lord, who extended his life by fifteen years. The prophet Isaiah instructed Hezekiah to apply a poultice of figs to his boil, and he recovered (2 Kings 20:1-7). This cure highlights the interplay between divine intervention and natural remedies.

New Testament Cures

The New Testament is replete with accounts of Jesus Christ's healing ministry, which serves as a central aspect of His earthly mission. Jesus' cures are characterized by their immediacy and completeness, often performed with a word or touch, demonstrating His divine authority.

One of the most well-known cures is the healing of the woman with the issue of blood. After suffering for twelve years and spending all she had on physicians, she touched the hem of Jesus' garment in faith and was instantly healed (Mark 5:25-34). Jesus' response, "Daughter, your faith has healed you. Go in peace and be free of your affliction," emphasizes the role of faith in receiving healing.

Jesus also cured many who were demon-possessed, blind, lame, and leprous. For instance, He healed a man born blind by making mud with His saliva, applying it to the man's eyes, and instructing him to wash in the Pool of Siloam (John 9:1-7). This miracle not only restored the man's sight but also served as a sign of Jesus' identity as the Light of the World.

The apostles continued Jesus' healing ministry after His ascension. In the Book of Acts, Peter and John healed a man lame from birth at the temple gate called Beautiful (Acts 3:1-10). This cure, performed in the name of Jesus Christ, led to the man's immediate physical restoration and served as a powerful testimony to the early church's proclamation of the gospel.

Spiritual Cures

Beyond physical healings, the Bible also addresses spiritual cures, emphasizing the restoration of the soul. Jesus' mission included the forgiveness of sins, which He often linked to physical healing. For example, when Jesus healed a paralytic, He first declared, "Son, your sins are forgiven" (Mark 2:5), highlighting the interconnectedness of spiritual and physical well-being.

The ultimate spiritual cure is found in the salvation offered through Jesus Christ. By His death and resurrection, believers are healed from the penalty of sin and granted eternal life. Isaiah prophesied this redemptive work, stating, "By His stripes we are healed" (Isaiah 53:5), pointing to the comprehensive nature of Christ's atoning sacrifice.

Conclusion

The biblical accounts of cures serve as powerful demonstrations of God's compassion and authority. They reveal the importance of faith, obedience, and the recognition of Jesus Christ as the ultimate healer. Through these miraculous acts, believers are reminded of God's sovereignty and the hope of complete restoration in His kingdom.
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia
CURE; CURES

kur: Represents the words gahah, marpe', raphdh; therapeuo, iasis. Gahah in Proverbs 17:22 translated "medicine" means properly the removal of a bandage from a healed wound, and, is used figuratively in Hosea 5:13; marpe', "healing," is used in the sense of deliverance of the city in Jeremiah 33:6; with a negative particle in 2 Chronicles 21:18 it is used to describe the bowel disease of Jehoram as incurable. The Greek words are used of physical cures (iasis in Luke 13:32) as contradistinguished from the casting out of demons as Matthew 17:16 Luke 7:21 John 5:10. Cure is only used in the New Testament in the sense of physical healing; in the Old Testament usually in the sense of spiritual or national deliverance from danger.

Alex. Macalister

Greek
212. alazoneia -- boastfulness
... 212 (a feminine noun derived from , "wandering, roaming") -- properly, a vagabond
("quack"), making empty boasts about having "cures" to rid people of all ...
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2392. iasis -- a healing
... Zodhiates, ). See 2390 (). Word Origin from iaomai Definition a healing NASB
Word Usage cures (1), heal (1), healing (1). cure, healing. ...
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Library

Cures Effected by St. Martin.
... Sulpitius Severus On the Life of St. Martin. Chapter XVI. Cures effected
by St. Martin. Moreover, the gift [31] of accomplishing ...
/.../life and writings of sulpitius severus /chapter xvi cures effected by.htm

Christ Cures a Demoniacal Youth after the Disciples had Attempted ...
... TO CESAREA PHILIPPI. Section 187. Christ Cures a Demoniacal Youth after the
Disciples had attempted it in vain. (Mark, ix., 14; Matt ...
/.../section 187 christ cures a.htm

Jesus Cures a Blind Man
... THE NEW TESTAMENT JESUS CURES A BLIND MAN. As Jesus was passing along the
road he saw a man who was born blind, and the disciples ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/sherman/the childrens bible/jesus cures a blind man.htm

Jesus Cures a Man who Cannot Walk
... THE NEW TESTAMENT JESUS CURES A MAN WHO CANNOT WALK. When Jesus entered
Capernaum again, after some days, it was reported that he ...
//christianbookshelf.org/sherman/the childrens bible/jesus cures a man who.htm

Of the Section Where it is Recorded, that Being Moved with ...
... Of the Section Where It is Recorded, that Being Moved with Compassion for the
Multitudes, He Sent His Disciples, Giving Them Power to Work Cures, and Charged ...
/.../augustine/the harmony of the gospels/chapter xxx of the section where.htm

The Healing Christ
... We are accustomed to think of His cures as miracles. ... The words of our text suggest
a second thought as to the cost at which these cures were wrought. ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture a/the healing christ.htm

But they with whom we Argue have Undoubtedly a Right to Select ...
... Retz; and,. III. The cures said to be performed at the tomb of the abbe
Paris in the early part of the eighteenth century. I. The ...
/.../paley/evidences of christianity/chapter ii but they with.htm

Our Task
... It is true that not all the remarkable cures of which the Gospels speak are questioned,
but they are only admitted in so far as they stand in direct analogy to ...
//christianbookshelf.org/beth/the miracles of jesus/i our task.htm

The Conjurations of the Jewish Exorcists. (Luke, xi. , 23-26. )
... It followed, from the foregoing words of Christ in reply to the Pharisees, that
all cures of demoniacs wrought on any other principles must be entirely ...
/.../section 162 the conjurations of.htm

You have Therefore the Will of My God. ...
... This frowardness also appertains to men,"to discard what is wholesome, to accept
what is baleful, to avoid all dangerous cures, or, in short, to be eager to ...
/.../scorpiace antidote for the scorpions sting/chapter v you have therefore.htm

Thesaurus
Cures (3 Occurrences)
... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia CURE; CURES. kur: Represents the words gahah, marpe',
raphdh; therapeuo, iasis. ... Multi-Version Concordance Cures (3 Occurrences). ...
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Exorcism
... In Luke 4:35 we have a typical sentence uttered by our Lord in the performance of
His cures: "Hold thy peace, and come out of him." In Mark 9:29 we have ...
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Exorcist (1 Occurrence)
... In Luke 4:35 we have a typical sentence uttered by our Lord in the performance of
His cures: "Hold thy peace, and come out of him." In Mark 9:29 we have ...
/e/exorcist.htm - 15k

Physician (6 Occurrences)
... Bible times. The records of cure by the prophets, especially Elisha, are
mostly recorded as miracles, not as cures by treatment. The ...
/p/physician.htm - 14k

Cure (28 Occurrences)
... 13. (n.) A curate; a pardon. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. CURE; CURES. kur:
Represents the words gahah, marpe', raphdh; therapeuo, iasis. ...
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Demonology
... The center of interest in the Gospels is the person of Jesus, the sufferers
and the cures. Interest in the demons as such is absent. ...
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Demoniac (7 Occurrences)
... The center of interest in the Gospels is the person of Jesus, the sufferers
and the cures. Interest in the demons as such is absent. ...
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Demon (26 Occurrences)
... The center of interest in the Gospels is the person of Jesus, the sufferers
and the cures. Interest in the demons as such is absent. ...
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Cured (62 Occurrences)

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Visited (40 Occurrences)
... The Twelve were with Him, (WEY). Luke 9:6 So they departed and visited village after
village, spreading the Good News and performing cures everywhere. (WEY). ...
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Cures (3 Occurrences)

Luke 9:6
So they departed and visited village after village, spreading the Good News and performing cures everywhere.
(WEY)

Luke 13:32
He said to them, "Go and tell that fox,'Behold, I cast out demons and perform cures today and tomorrow, and the third day I complete my mission.
(WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV)

Acts 9:34
Peter said to him, "Aeneas, Jesus Christ cures you. Rise and make your own bed." He at once rose to his feet.
(WEY)

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