Topical Encyclopedia
Definition and Scope:Recovery, in a biblical context, refers to the process of regaining health, strength, or a state of well-being after a period of illness, loss, or adversity. It encompasses physical, emotional, and spiritual restoration, often seen as a manifestation of God's grace and mercy.
Biblical Instances of Recovery:1.
Physical Healing: The Bible contains numerous accounts of physical recovery through divine intervention. One of the most notable examples is the healing ministry of Jesus Christ. In the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus heals a paralytic, demonstrating His authority to forgive sins and restore physical health: "Then He said to the paralytic, 'Get up, pick up your mat, and go home.' And the man got up and went home" (
Matthew 9:6-7).
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Emotional and Spiritual Restoration: Recovery is not limited to physical healing but extends to emotional and spiritual renewal. King David, after his sin with Bathsheba, experienced profound spiritual recovery. In
Psalm 51, he pleads for God's mercy and cleansing: "Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me" (
Psalm 51:10). This psalm reflects the process of repentance and restoration.
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Restoration of Fortunes: The account of Job is a powerful narrative of recovery. After enduring immense suffering and loss, Job's fortunes are restored by God: "The LORD blessed the latter days of Job more than his beginning" (
Job 42:12). This account underscores the theme of divine recompense and the hope of restoration.
Theological Significance:1.
God as Healer: Recovery in the Bible is often attributed to God's nature as a healer.
Exodus 15:26 declares, "For I am the LORD who heals you" . This assurance of God's healing power is a cornerstone of faith for believers seeking recovery.
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Faith and Recovery: Faith plays a crucial role in the process of recovery. The New Testament emphasizes the importance of faith in healing, as seen in the account of the woman with the issue of blood: "Daughter, your faith has healed you. Go in peace and be free of your affliction" (
Mark 5:34). This highlights the connection between faith and divine intervention.
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Community and Support: The early church exemplified the role of community in recovery. Believers are encouraged to support one another in times of need.
James 5:16 instructs, "Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed" . This communal aspect underscores the importance of mutual support in the recovery process.
Practical Applications:1.
Prayer and Intercession: Prayer is a vital component of recovery, inviting God's intervention and comfort. Believers are encouraged to pray for healing and restoration, trusting in God's sovereign will.
2.
Repentance and Forgiveness: Spiritual recovery often involves repentance and seeking forgiveness. Acknowledging one's sins and turning to God is essential for spiritual renewal and healing.
3.
Hope and Perseverance: Recovery requires hope and perseverance. The Bible encourages believers to remain steadfast in trials, trusting in God's promise of restoration: "And after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace... will Himself restore you" (
1 Peter 5:10).
Conclusion:While recovery is a multifaceted process involving physical, emotional, and spiritual dimensions, it is ultimately rooted in the character and promises of God. Through faith, prayer, and community support, believers can experience the transformative power of recovery as they journey towards wholeness in Christ.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1. (
n.) The act of recovering, regaining, or retaking possession.
2. (n.) Restoration from sickness, weakness, faintness, or the like; restoration from a condition of misfortune, of fright, etc.
3. (n.) The obtaining in a suit at law of a right to something by a verdict and judgment of court.
4. (n.) The getting, or gaining, of something not previously had.
5. (n.) In rowing, the act of regaining the proper position for making a new stroke.
Greek
309. anablepsis --recovery of sight...recovery of sight. Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: anablepsis Phonetic
Spelling: (an-ab'-lep-sis) Short Definition:
recovery of sight Definition
...403. anapsuxis -- arecovery of breath, a refreshing
... arecovery of breath, a refreshing. Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration:
anapsuxis Phonetic Spelling: (an-aps'-ook-sis) Short Definition: refreshing...
386. anastasis -- a standing up, ie a resurrection, a raising up...
... again, ie (literally) a resurrection from death (individual, genitive case or by
implication, (its author)), or (figuratively) a (moral)recovery (of spiritual...
Strong's Hebrew
8585b. tealah -- a healing... a healing. Transliteration: tealah Short Definition: healing. Word Origin from alah
Definition a healing NASB Word Usage healing (1),
recovery (1).
...2421a. chayah -- to live
... 1), preserve (3), preserve his life (1), preserve...alive (1), preserves the lives
(1), raise (1), recover (4), recovered (1),recovery (1), remained alive (1...
724. arukah -- healing, restoration
... Word Origin from arak Definition healing, restoration NASB Word Usage health
(3),recovery (1), repair (2). health, made up, perfected....
Library
TheRecovery
... THE THIRD CENTURY 50 THERECOVERY. THERECOVERY Sin! wilt thou vanquish me? And
shall I yield the victory? Shall all my joys be spoil'd,. And pleasures soil'd....
TheRecovery and Revival of the Blessed Hope Itself.
... Chapter Six The Signs of the Redeemer's Return 1. TheRecovery and Revival
of the Blessed Hope itself. In Daniel 12:4, 9, 10 we...
Of theRecovery of virtue by Means of Penance (Six Articles)
... OF THERECOVERY OF VIRTUE BY MEANS OF PENANCE (SIX ARTICLES). We must now
consider therecovery of virtues by means of Penance, under...
A Great Fall and a GreatRecovery
... VOLUME II: ST. LUKE Chaps. XIII to XXIV A GREAT FALL AND A GREATRECOVERY.
'But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not; and...
The Fall andRecovery of Man; Or, Christ and Satan at Enmity, Gen....
... Hymns. Book 1. Hymn 1:107. The fall andrecovery of man; or, Christ and
Satan at enmity, Gen. 3 1 15 17 Gal. 4. 4. Col. 2. 15. 1...
Sickness andRecovery.
... SOCIAL AND DOMESTIC WORSHIP. 932. " Sickness andRecovery. 932. CM Doddridge.
Sickness andRecovery. 1 My God, thy service well...
TheRecovery of Fallen Man...
... Article XVII TheRecovery of Fallen Man? TheRecovery of Fallen Man We believe
that our most gracious God, in His admirable wisdom...
A Fall and aRecovery, 1800-1857.
... CHAPTER III. A FALL AND ARECOVERY, 1800-1857. As the Rationalist movement spread
in Germany, it had two distinct effects upon the Brethren....
Psalm 116:1. First Part.Recovery from Sickness.
... THE Psalms of David, In Metre. Psalm 116:1. First Part.Recovery from sickness.
1 I love the Lord; he heard my cries, And pity'd...
The Fall andRecovery of Man; Or, Christ and Satan at Enmity. Gen....
... HYMN 107 The fall andrecovery of man; or, Christ and Satan at enmity. Gen.
3:1,15,17; Gal.... LM The fall andrecovery of man; or, Christ and Satan at enmity....
Thesaurus
Recovery (6 Occurrences)... 5. (n.) In rowing, the act of regaining the proper position for making a new
stroke. Multi-Version Concordance
Recovery (6 Occurrences).
...Subapostolic
... THE DIDACHE 1. Disappearance andRecovery 2. Date 3. Standpoint, Authorship and
Object 4. Testimony to New Testament Writings 5. Contents and Notabilia III....
Sub-apostolic
... THE DIDACHE 1. Disappearance andRecovery 2. Date 3. Standpoint, Authorship and
Object 4. Testimony to New Testament Writings 5. Contents and Notabilia III....
Recover (37 Occurrences)
... in trespass; to recover debt and costs in a suit at law; to obtain title to by judgment
in a court of law; as, to recover lands commonrecovery; to gain by...
Ahaziah (34 Occurrences)
... His messengers, sent to consult the god of Ekron regarding hisrecovery from the
effects of a fall from the roof-gallery of his palace, were met on the way by...
Hezekiah (124 Occurrences)
... The narrative of Hezekiah's sickness and miraculousrecovery is found in 2 Kings
20:1, 2 Chronicles 32:24, Isaiah 38:1. Various ambassadors came to...
Nebuchadnezzar (90 Occurrences)
... an inscription to the effect that it was presented by Nebuchadnezzar to the great
temple at Borsippa as a votive offering on account of hisrecovery from a...
Well (2882 Occurrences)
... The great water caverns under the Temple area at Jerusalem show a most extensive
system of water storage (seeRecovery of Jerusalem, chapter vii)....
Aqueduct (4 Occurrences)
... The great water caverns under the Temple area at Jerusalem show a most extensive
system of water storage (seeRecovery of Jerusalem, chapter vii)....
Cistern (21 Occurrences)
... The great water caverns under the Temple area at Jerusalem show a most extensive
system of water storage (seeRecovery of Jerusalem, chapter vii)....
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