3 Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases;
Psalm 103:3
DIVINE HEALING. This is a definite OT promise of bodily healing based upon the character of Yahweh as the Healer. It is clear that the dimension of healing promised here is specifically to include physical wholeness. The text reinforces the healing covenant, since the Hebrew word tachawloo (diseases) is from the same root (chawlah) as the word for "disease" in Ex. 15:26 (makhaleh). Further, the words for "heal" are the same in both passages (Hebrew rapha), the distrinct meaning involving the idea of mending or curing. The two texts form a strong bond (Deut. 19:15; 2 Cor. 13:1). These two verses bear witness from the OT that the Lord not only forgives iniquities He heals our diseases. If under the former covenant bodily healing was pointedly included with the Father’s many other benefits, we can rejoice and rest in faith.
The New Covenant "glory" exceeds everything of the Old (2 Cor. 3:7-11), and we can be certain that God, in Christ, has made a complete provision for the well-being of our total person.
Janet Irene Thomas
Playwright/Screen Writer/Director
Published Author/Gospel Lyricist &Producer
FOUNDER/CEO
Bible Stories Theatre of
Fine & Performing Arts
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