Overview
The Bible addresses pain across 7 verses, drawn from both the Old and New Testaments. These passages cluster most in Job, Revelation and Lamentations. Closely related themes include Sinews, Philosophy, Sickness and Despondency.
Key Bible verses about pain
Old Testament
Job
But his flesh upon him shall have pain, and his soul within him shall mourn.
My bones are pierced in me in the night season: and my sinews take no rest.
By the great force of my disease is my garment changed: it bindeth me about as the collar of my coat.
He is chastened also with pain upon his bed, and the multitude of his bones with strong pain:
New Testament
Revelation
And the fifth angel poured out his vial upon the seat of the beast; and his kingdom was full of darkness; and they gnawed their tongues for pain,
And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying pain for yourself
- Begin with Job 14:22, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Compare how Job, Revelation and Lamentations each treat the theme.
- Widen the study to related themes: Sinews, Philosophy, Sickness and Despondency.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about pain?
The Bible addresses pain across 7 verses, drawn from both the Old and New Testaments. These passages cluster most in Job, Revelation and Lamentations. Closely related themes include Sinews, Philosophy, Sickness and Despondency.
How many Bible verses are about pain?
The Bible references pain in 7 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention pain?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is Job 14:22: “But his flesh upon him shall have pain, and his soul within him shall mourn.”
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