Jehovah Rapha

Meaning: The God Who Heals

Rapha (râpâ’) means “to restore”, “to heal” or “to make healthful” in Hebrew.

Exodus 15:22–27 NASB95

Then Moses led Israel from the Red Sea, and they went out into the wilderness of Shur; and they went three days in the wilderness and found no water. When they came to Marah, they could not drink the waters of Marah, for they were bitter; therefore it was named Marah. So the people grumbled at Moses, saying, “What shall we drink?” Then he cried out to the Lord, and the Lord showed him a tree; and he threw it into the waters, and the waters became sweet. There He made for them a statute and regulation, and there He tested them. And He said, “If you will give earnest heed to the voice of the Lord your God, and do what is right in His sight, and give ear to His commandments, and keep all His statutes, I will put none of the diseases on you which I have put on the Egyptians; for I, the Lord, am your healer.” Then they came to Elim where there were twelve springs of water and seventy date palms, and they camped there beside the waters.

Psalm 103:1–5 NASB95

Bless the Lord, O my soul, And all that is within me, bless His holy name. Bless the Lord, O my soul, And forget none of His benefits; Who pardons all your iniquities, Who heals all your diseases; Who redeems your life from the pit, Who crowns you with lovingkindness and compassion; Who satisfies your years with good things, So that your youth is renewed like the eagle.

Psalm 147:1–5 NASB95

Praise the Lord! For it is good to sing praises to our God; For it is pleasant and praise is becoming. The Lord builds up Jerusalem; He gathers the outcasts of Israel. He heals the brokenhearted And binds up their wounds. He counts the number of the stars; He gives names to all of them. Great is our Lord and abundant in strength; His understanding is infinite.

Isaiah 53:5 NASB95

But He was pierced through for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; The chastening for our well-being fell upon Him, And by His scourging we are healed.

Scripture also uses the name Jehovah Rapha in verses such as Jeremiah 30:17, Jer 3:22, Isaiah 30:26, Isaiah 61:1.

He heals our diseases

He heals the brokenhearted

He heals our brokenness

He heals our sin —by His wounds we have been healed!

Only one Physician can heal the ills of our souls. Why look elsewhere? Why not trust in the name of our Lord and rely on God (Isaiah 50: 10)? Where do you run when you need healing? Jehovah- rapha is there— waiting with outstretched arms, Calvary arms. —Kay Arthur

Prayer

Adoration: I praise You because You are the Ultimate Caregiver. With one word You can remove all diseases and bring healing to our bodies. I praise You for Your power and Your willingness to bring healing.

Confession: I confess that I do not always trust in Your healing power. I worry about what is wrong in my body or my loved one’s body. Forgive me for not trusting in Your power, ability, and willingness to be the Healer that I need, physically, emotionally, and spiritually.

Thanksgiving: Thank You for the times that You have healed me or my family. Thank You for Your Word that brings refreshment to my life and restores me. Thank You for Your steadfast love that makes You the Ultimate Caregiver.

Supplication: Heal me of my brokenness. Heal me of any disease that has affected my body. Heal me of my sinfulness. Make me whole in You. Help me to keep my body a temple as You desire that I might live my life pleasing to You in all aspects.

Scripture also uses the name Jehovah Rapha in verses such as Jeremiah 30:17, Jer 3:22, Isaiah 30:26, Isaiah 61:1, and Psalm 103:3.