Topical Encyclopedia Fever, a common ailment characterized by an elevated body temperature, is mentioned in several instances throughout the Bible. It is often depicted as a condition requiring divine intervention or healing, reflecting the understanding and medical practices of ancient times. The following scriptures provide insight into the biblical perspective on fever:1. Deuteronomy 28:22 : In the context of the blessings and curses pronounced upon Israel, fever is listed as one of the afflictions that the Lord would send upon the people as a consequence of disobedience. The verse states, "The LORD will strike you with wasting disease, with fever and inflammation, with scorching heat and drought, with blight and mildew, which will plague you until you perish." 2. Leviticus 26:16 : Similar to Deuteronomy, this passage includes fever as part of the curses for disobedience. It reads, "then this is what I will do to you: I will bring upon you sudden terror, wasting disease, and fever that will destroy your sight and drain your life. You will sow your seed in vain because your enemies will eat it." 3. Matthew 8:14-15 : In the New Testament, fever is mentioned in the context of Jesus' healing ministry. The passage recounts the healing of Peter's mother-in-law: "When Jesus arrived at Peter’s house, He saw Peter’s mother-in-law sick in bed with a fever. So He touched her hand, and the fever left her, and she got up and began to serve them." 4. Mark 1:30-31 : This account parallels the healing of Peter's mother-in-law, emphasizing Jesus' authority over sickness. "Simon’s mother-in-law was sick in bed with a fever, and they promptly told Jesus about her. So He went to her, took her by the hand, and helped her up. The fever left her, and she began to serve them." 5. Luke 4:38-39 : Luke provides another account of the same healing, highlighting Jesus' rebuke of the fever. "Jesus left the synagogue and went to the home of Simon. Now Simon’s mother-in-law was suffering from a high fever, and they asked Jesus to help her. He stood over her and rebuked the fever, and it left her. She got up at once and began to serve them." 6. John 4:52-53 : In the healing of the royal official’s son, fever is mentioned as the symptom of the boy's illness. "So he inquired as to the hour when his son had recovered, and they told him, 'The fever left him yesterday at the seventh hour.' Then the father realized that this was the very hour in which Jesus had told him, 'Your son will live.' And he and all his household believed." These passages illustrate the biblical view of fever as both a physical ailment and a potential consequence of spiritual disobedience. They also highlight the power of Jesus to heal and restore, demonstrating His compassion and authority over sickness. Nave's Topical Index Leviticus 26:16I also will do this to you; I will even appoint over you terror, consumption, and the burning ague, that shall consume the eyes, and cause sorrow of heart: and you shall sow your seed in vain, for your enemies shall eat it. Nave's Topical Index Deuteronomy 28:22 Job 30:30 Psalm 22:15 Matthew 8:14 Acts 28:8 Library The Twenty-First Article they Absolutely Condemn, Because we do ... An Account of the Several Annual Conferences, and of the General ... From the Close of the General Conference of 1812 to the Death of ... From the Close of the General Conference of 1828 to the Beginning ... From the Close of the General Conference of 1816 to the ... From the Close of the General Conference of 1832 to the Beginning ... The Life of Mr. Samuel Rutherford. Jesus' Knowledge of Truth The Seventh Book The Life of Mr. Hugh M'kail. Resources What does the Bible say about pandemic diseases/sicknesses? | GotQuestions.orgWhy did God create mosquitoes? | GotQuestions.org How should a Christian view vaccinations/vaccines? | GotQuestions.org Fever: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus |
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