Overview
The Bible addresses epilepsy across 6 verses, drawn from the New Testament. These passages cluster most in Mark. Closely related themes include Doubting, Teeth and Miracles.
Key Bible verses about epilepsy
New Testament
Mark
And one of the multitude answered and said, Master, I have brought unto thee my son, which hath a dumb spirit;
And wheresoever he taketh him, he teareth him: and he foameth, and gnasheth with his teeth, and pineth away: and I spake to thy disciples that they should cast him out; and they could not. teareth: or, dasheth him
He answereth him, and saith, O faithless generation, how long shall I be with you? how long shall I suffer you? bring him unto me.
And they brought him unto him: and when he saw him, straightway the spirit tare him; and he fell on the ground, and wallowed foaming.
And he asked his father, How long is it ago since this came unto him? And he said, Of a child.
And ofttimes it hath cast him into the fire, and into the waters, to destroy him: but if thou canst do any thing, have compassion on us, and help us.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying epilepsy for yourself
- Begin with Mark 9:17, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Widen the study to related themes: Doubting, Teeth and Miracles.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about epilepsy?
The Bible addresses epilepsy across 6 verses, drawn from the New Testament. These passages cluster most in Mark. Closely related themes include Doubting, Teeth and Miracles.
How many Bible verses are about epilepsy?
The Bible references epilepsy in 6 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention epilepsy?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is Mark 9:17: “And one of the multitude answered and said, Master, I have brought unto thee my son, which hath a dumb spirit;”
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