ἰάομαι
iaomai
to heal
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Greek word ἰάομαι (iaomai) is a verb that means "to heal." It is used 28 times in the Bible. This word encompasses a broad range of healing, from physical restoration to spiritual purification. In its physical sense, iaomai can refer to the curing of diseases, wounds, or injuries. However, its usage also extends to spiritual healing, where it describes the restoration of a person's relationship with God or the removal of spiritual afflictions. The frequency of iaomai's usage in the Bible suggests its importance in the context of both physical and spiritual well-being. Its significance lies in its association with divine intervention and the power of God to restore and heal. In many instances, iaomai is linked to the actions of Jesus Christ, who is depicted as the ultimate healer and restorer of humanity. This verb highlights the interconnectedness of physical and spiritual health and underscores the need for holistic healing.
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Occurrences in Scripture
28 total occurrences across the text
The centurion answered, “Lord, I’m not worthy for you to come under my roof. Just say the word, and my servant will be healed.
Matthew 8:13Jesus said to the centurion, “Go your way. Let it be done for you as you have believed.” His servant was healed in that hour.
Matthew 13:15for this people’s heart has grown callous, their ears are dull of hearing, they have closed their eyes; or else perhaps they might perceive with their eyes, hear with their ears, understand with their heart, and would turn again; and I would heal them.’
Matthew 15:28Then Jesus answered her, “Woman, great is your faith! Be it done to you even as you desire.” And her daughter was healed from that hour.
Mark 5:29Immediately the flow of her blood was dried up, and she felt in her body that she was healed of her affliction.
Luke 4:18“The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to heal the broken hearted, to proclaim release to the captives, recovering of sight to the blind, to deliver those who are crushed,
Luke 5:17On one of those days, he was teaching; and there were Pharisees and teachers of the law sitting by, who had come out of every village of Galilee, Judea, and Jerusalem. The power of the Lord was with him to heal them.
Luke 6:18as well as those who were troubled by unclean spirits, and they were being healed.
Luke 6:19All the multitude sought to touch him, for power came out of him and healed them all.
Luke 7:7Therefore I didn’t even think myself worthy to come to you; but say the word, and my servant will be healed.
Luke 8:47When the woman saw that she was not hidden, she came trembling, and falling down before him declared to him in the presence of all the people the reason why she had touched him, and how she was healed immediately.
Luke 9:2He sent them out to preach God’s Kingdom and to heal the sick.
Luke 9:11But the multitudes, perceiving it, followed him. He welcomed them, spoke to them of God’s Kingdom, and he cured those who needed healing.
Luke 9:42While he was still coming, the demon threw him down and convulsed him violently. But Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, healed the boy, and gave him back to his father.
Luke 14:4But they were silent. He took him, and healed him, and let him go.
Luke 17:15One of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, glorifying God with a loud voice.
Luke 22:51But Jesus answered, “Let me at least do this”—and he touched his ear, and healed him.
John 4:47When he heard that Jesus had come out of Judea into Galilee, he went to him, and begged him that he would come down and heal his son, for he was at the point of death.
John 5:13But he who was healed didn’t know who it was, for Jesus had withdrawn, a crowd being in the place.
John 12:40“He has blinded their eyes and he hardened their heart, lest they should see with their eyes, and perceive with their heart, and would turn, and I would heal them.”
Acts 3:11As the lame man who was healed held on to Peter and John, all the people ran together to them in the porch that is called Solomon’s, greatly wondering.
Acts 9:34Peter said to him, “Aeneas, Jesus Christ heals you. Get up and make your bed!” Immediately he arose.
Acts 10:38even Jesus of Nazareth, how God anointed him with the Holy Spirit and with power, who went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with him.
Acts 28:8The father of Publius lay sick of fever and dysentery. Paul entered in to him, prayed, and laying his hands on him, healed him.
Acts 28:27For this people’s heart has grown callous. Their ears are dull of hearing. Their eyes they have closed. Lest they should see with their eyes, hear with their ears, understand with their heart, and would turn again, then I would heal them.’
Hebrews 12:13and make straight paths for your feet, so what is lame may not be dislocated, but rather be healed.
James 5:16Confess your offenses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The insistent prayer of a righteous person is powerfully effective.
1 Peter 2:24He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we, having died to sins, might live to righteousness. You were healed by his wounds.