Psalm 147:3
Old Testament • 5 words with Strong's data
"He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds."
Word-by-Word Analysis
רָפָא
râphâʼ
properly, to mend (by stitching), i.e. (figuratively) to cure
שָׁבַר
shâbar
to burst (literally or figuratively)
לֵב
lêb
the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything
חָבַשׁ
châbash
to wrap firmly (especially a turban, compress, or saddle); figuratively, to stop, to rule
Key Terms in This Verse
רָפָא râphâʼ
properly, to mend (by stitching), i.e. (figuratively) to cure
Study H7495 →חָבַשׁ châbash
to wrap firmly (especially a turban, compress, or saddle); figuratively, to stop, to rule
Study H2280 →לֵב lêb
the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything
Study H3820 →Cross References
The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.
For he maketh sore, and bindeth up: he woundeth, and his hands make whole.
Behold, I will bring it health and cure, and I will cure them, and will reveal unto them the abundance of peace and truth.
The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sig...
The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and th...
The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise.
For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of t...
But unto you that fear my name shall the Sun of righteousness arise with healing in his wings; and ye shall go forth, and grow up as calves of the stall.
I will seek that which was lost, and bring again that which was driven away, and will bind up that which was broken, and will strengthen that which was sick: but I will destroy the fat and the strong;...
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