Psalms 107:20
He sent his word, and healed them, and delivered them from their destructions.
Main message
God sent his word, healed them, and delivered them from destruction.
Meaning in context
Psalm 107:17–22 · The suffering restored and called to thanksgiving — The scene moves from severe suffering to healing, gratitude, and joyful testimony.
The stanza attributes restoration to God's effective word and saving action.
Further teachings
Healing is received as rescue
The verse joins God's word, healing, and deliverance.
Cross References: Psalm 107:20.
Applications in daily life
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When praying for healing
Ask for restoration while receiving appropriate care and respecting uncertain outcomes.
Do not claim this verse guarantees cure, replaces medicine, or proves persistent illness is a faith failure.
Related Bible passages and resources
Common misreadings
Faithful use of this verse guarantees a medical cure.
The verse celebrates a remembered healing; it is not a technique or universal medical promise.
Cross References
- Jeremiah 17:14
“Heal me, O Lord, and I shall be healed; save me, and I shall be saved: for thou art my praise.”
- Psalms 103:3
“Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases;”
- Isaiah 53:5
“But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.”
- Matthew 4:23
“And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all manner of sickness and all manner of disease among the people.”
- James 5:14
“Is any sick among you? 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:”
- Exodus 15:26
“And said, If thou wilt diligently hearken to the voice of the Lord thy God, and wilt do that which is right in his sight, and wilt give ear to his commandments, and keep all his statutes, I will put none of these diseases upon thee, which I have brought upon the Egyptians: for I am the Lord that healeth thee.”
- 1 Peter 2:24
“Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed.”
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This verse connects to the theme of Healing and Restoration in the Bible. A biblical prayer rooted in this truth is available for you.
Read a prayer for Healing and Restoration in the Bible →How to Apply Psalms 107:20
Use Psalms 107:20 as a daily declaration. Speak it over your circumstances, inserting your name where relevant. Let its promise from Psalms anchor your perspective as you navigate decisions related to on the theme of Healing and Restoration in the Bible, and share it with one person who might need it today.
Sources & Method
Biblical text
Psalm 107:20 (en).
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