Medicine in the Bible

Abstract

Items of medical interest abound in the Bible. Just scanning the Proverbs provides a substantial yield.1 Learning and Teaching.— The first thing is to acquire wisdom; gain understanding though it cost you all you have. Do not forsake her, and she will keep you safe; love her, and she will guard you; cherish her, and she will lift you high; if only you embrace her, she will bring you to honour. She will set a garland of grace on your head and bestow on you a crown of glory (Proverbs 4:7-9). My son, if you take my words to heart and lay up my commands in your mind, giving your attention to wisdom and your mind to understanding, if you seek her out like silver and dig for her like buried treasure, then you will understand the fear of the Lord and attain to the knowledge of God; for

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