The term "chronic" is not directly found in the Bible; however, the concept of chronic conditions, particularly illnesses and persistent issues, is present throughout the Scriptures. The Bible addresses long-term suffering, persistent sin, and enduring faith, which can be understood in the context of chronic situations.

Chronic Illness and Suffering

In the Bible, chronic illness is often depicted through narratives of individuals who suffer for extended periods. One of the most notable examples is the woman with the issue of blood, who suffered for twelve years before being healed by Jesus. In Mark 5:25-29 , it is written: "And a woman was there who had been subject to bleeding for twelve years. She had suffered a great deal under the care of many doctors and had spent all she had, yet instead of getting better she grew worse. When she heard about Jesus, she came up behind him in the crowd and touched his cloak, because she thought, 'If I just touch his clothes, I will be healed.' Immediately her bleeding stopped and she felt in her body that she was freed from her suffering."

This passage highlights the chronic nature of her condition and the hope and faith she placed in Jesus for healing. It underscores the biblical theme that God is aware of long-term suffering and has the power to heal and restore.

Chronic Sin and Struggle

The Bible also addresses the concept of chronic sin, where individuals or nations persist in sinful behavior despite warnings and consequences. The Israelites, for example, repeatedly turned away from God, engaging in idolatry and disobedience. In the book of Judges, this cycle of sin, oppression, repentance, and deliverance is a recurring theme. Judges 2:19 states: "But when the judge died, the people returned to ways even more corrupt than those of their ancestors, following other gods and serving and worshiping them. They refused to give up their evil practices and stubborn ways."

This chronic cycle of sin and repentance illustrates the human tendency to fall into persistent sinful patterns and the need for divine intervention and grace.

Chronic Faith and Perseverance

Conversely, the Bible also speaks to the idea of chronic faith and perseverance. The account of Job is a profound example of enduring faith amidst chronic suffering. Job faced immense and prolonged trials, yet he remained steadfast in his faith. Job 1:21-22 records his response: "Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked I will return. The LORD gave, and the LORD has taken away. Blessed be the name of the LORD. In all this, Job did not sin or charge God with wrongdoing."

Job's account is a testament to the power of enduring faith and the belief that God is sovereign, even in prolonged adversity.

Chronic Prayer and Persistence

The Bible encourages believers to be persistent in prayer, a concept that can be likened to chronic devotion. In Luke 18:1-8, Jesus shares the parable of the persistent widow to teach the importance of continual prayer and not losing heart. Luke 18:7-8 says: "Will not God bring about justice for His elect who cry out to Him day and night? Will He continue to defer their help? I tell you, He will promptly carry out justice on their behalf. Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will He find faith on earth?"

This parable emphasizes the value of persistent prayer and faith, encouraging believers to remain steadfast in their spiritual practices.

In summary, while the term "chronic" is not explicitly used in the Bible, the Scriptures address the concept through various narratives and teachings on long-term suffering, persistent sin, enduring faith, and continual prayer. These themes reflect the biblical understanding of human experience and the divine response to chronic conditions.1. (a.) Relating to time; according to time.

2. (a.) Continuing for a long time; lingering; habitual.

3553. nosema -- sickness
... Cognate: 3553 (a neuter noun derived from 3554 , "a chronic illness") -- a disease
(sickness) viewed in terms of its (especially mental torment). ...
//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/3553.htm - 6k3462. yashen -- to sleep
... Word Origin a prim. root Definition to sleep NASB Word Usage chronic (1), fell asleep
(1), remained long (1), sleep (10), sleeps (1), slept (5), supply (1). ...
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539. aman -- to confirm, support
... root Definition to confirm, support NASB Word Usage believe (26), believed (11),
believes (2), bringing (1), carried (1), chronic (1), confirmed (5), doorposts ...
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Intenser Wooing.
... of power seen at work. The Roman's child was an acute case; this an extreme
chronic case of long standing. The acute case of illness ...
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What Manner of Man Ought not to Come to Rule.
... he be brokenfooted or brokenhanded, if he be hunchbacked, if he be bleareyed (lippus),
if he have a white speck (albuginem) in his eye, if chronic scabies, if ...
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Kind Treatment of the Persian Captives by Acacius Bishop of Amida.
... her his wife (cf. Chronic. Pasch. year 420). Her brothers on hearing ... her good fortune
(cf. Chronic. Pasch. year 421). Besides her ode commemorating ...
/.../chapter xxi kind treatment of the.htm

Passages from Ancient Writers
... Lib. iii., ep.52 20 Chagigah. (Tract Talmud) ii. 156 Chronic. Pasch. Alex. ... Eccl,
v., 20 394 Hist. Eccl, v., 24 385 Chronic. Olymp., 202, 4 421 Onomast Fragm. ...
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Whether those to whom Christ's Birth was Made Known were Suitably ...
... it is to be believed that certain signs of Christ's birth appeared also in other
parts of the world: thus, at Rome the river flowed with oil [*Eusebius, Chronic ...
/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether those to whom christs.htm

A Divided Heart
... And yet again, not merely is the disease loathsome, but I must observe
it is one always difficult to cure, because it is chronic. ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 5 1859/a divided heart.htm

Pastor in Parish (I. ).
... in spiritual work) for the sudden question, whether anxious or captious, for the
sudden rudeness of ignorance or opposition, and again for the chronic and so ...
/.../moule/to my younger brethren/chapter vii pastor in parish.htm

The Method of the New Theology, and Some of Its Applications
... observation. Though this may appear to us a crisis, it is well to remind
ourselves that to true thought crisis is chronic. There ...
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iii.
... is impossible to accept modern theories of the inconsiderable number of the primitive
martyrs, in view of the abounding evidences of a chronic and continuous ...
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1869-1870. Emigration of Families --A visitor's Impressions --The ...
... Emigration had now for some time been in view as the only means of relieving the
chronic poverty of the East of London, and in April 1869 a circular to this ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/lowe/gods answers/chapter ii 1869-1870 emigration of.htm

Chronic (2 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Chronic (2 Occurrences). Leviticus 13:11 it is a chronic
leprosy in the skin of his body, and the priest shall pronounce him unclean. ...
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Flux (26 Occurrences)
... been an epidemic of the disease at the time of his seizure (2 Chronicles 21:14,
15), and in the case of the king it left behind it a chronic ulcerated condition ...
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Bloody (19 Occurrences)
... been an epidemic of the disease at the time of his seizure (2 Chronicles 21:14,
15), and in the case of the king it left behind it a chronic ulcerated condition ...
/b/bloody.htm - 17k

Chronicler (7 Occurrences)

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Christ's (64 Occurrences)

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Lunatick (2 Occurrences)
... Translation: The English word "lunatic," which in popular speech signifies a sufferer
from any mental derangement, whether periodic or chronic, other than ...
/l/lunatick.htm - 9k

Invalid (3 Occurrences)
... weak. 3. (n.) A person who is weak and infirm; one who is disabled for active
service; especially, one in chronic ill health. 4. (n ...
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Isolate (9 Occurrences)
... days. (WEB NAS). Leviticus 13:11 it is a chronic leprosy in the skin of
his body, and the priest shall pronounce him unclean. He ...
/i/isolate.htm - 9k

Isolation (7 Occurrences)
... days. (See NIV). Leviticus 13:11 it is a chronic leprosy in the skin of
his body, and the priest shall pronounce him unclean. He ...
/i/isolation.htm - 8k

Euodia (1 Occurrence)
... Which Arose: But whatever the subject in dispute was, it had become so serious that,
instead of the breach being healed, matters had become chronic; and news ...
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