Debra J. Mumford

Mar 25, 2024 | mdpi.com | Debra J. Mumford |D. M. Sc. Thune. Jens J

1. IntroductionThe Greek adjective hygies in the New Testament means whole, healthy, sound, complete, or characterized by well-being. In New Testament narratives, when people with physical and mental afflictions came to Jesus, he made them whole (Matt 12:13, Mark 5:34, John 5:6, Luke 5:31, etc.), meaning he restored them to right relationship with God and the community by forgiving their sins in addition to curing their diseases or healing their afflictions.