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The Bible provides several accounts of such individuals, highlighting both their struggles and the compassion shown to them by Jesus and others.<br><br><b>Old Testament Context</b><br><br>The Old Testament law, as given to Moses, contains various regulations concerning those with physical ailments. <a href="/leviticus/21-17.htm">Leviticus 21:17-23</a> outlines restrictions for priests with physical defects, emphasizing the importance of physical wholeness in the performance of priestly duties. However, these laws also underscore the community's responsibility to care for those who are physically impaired, as seen in the broader context of the Mosaic Law, which calls for justice and compassion towards the vulnerable (<a href="/deuteronomy/15-7.htm">Deuteronomy 15:7-11</a>).<br><br><b>New Testament Accounts</b><br><br>The New Testament provides numerous examples of Jesus' ministry to the invalids, demonstrating His authority over sickness and His compassion for the suffering. One of the most notable accounts is found in <a href="/john/5.htm">John 5:1-9</a>, where Jesus heals a man who had been an invalid for thirty-eight years at the Pool of Bethesda. The man had been waiting for healing, unable to enter the pool when the water was stirred. Jesus, seeing his plight, simply commands him, "Get up, pick up your mat, and walk" (<a href="/john/5-8.htm">John 5:8</a>), and the man is immediately healed.<br><br>Another significant account is the healing of the paralytic in Capernaum, recorded in <a href="/mark/2.htm">Mark 2:1-12</a>. Here, Jesus not only heals the man's physical condition but also addresses his spiritual need by forgiving his sins, demonstrating the holistic nature of His ministry. This act also serves to affirm Jesus' divine authority, as He declares, "The Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins" (<a href="/mark/2-10.htm">Mark 2:10</a>).<br><br><b>Theological Implications</b><br><br>The healing of invalids in the New Testament is not merely a demonstration of Jesus' miraculous power but also a sign of the coming of God's kingdom, where restoration and wholeness are central themes. These acts of healing point to the ultimate redemption and restoration that believers anticipate in the eschatological fulfillment of God's promises.<br><br>Furthermore, the compassion shown by Jesus towards invalids serves as a model for Christian conduct. Believers are called to emulate Christ's love and care for the marginalized and suffering, reflecting the heart of God towards those in need. The early church continued this ministry of compassion, as seen in <a href="/acts/3.htm">Acts 3:1-10</a>, where Peter and John heal a man lame from birth, further illustrating the ongoing work of the Holy Spirit through the apostles.<br><br><b>Practical Application</b><br><br>In contemporary Christian practice, the accounts of Jesus healing invalids encourage believers to engage in ministries of healing and compassion. This includes both prayer for physical healing and practical support for those with chronic illnesses or disabilities. The church is called to be a community that embodies the love of Christ, providing support, inclusion, and dignity to all individuals, regardless of their physical condition.<a name="web" id="web"></a><div class="vheading2">Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary</div>1. (<I>a.</I>) Having no force, effect, or efficacy; void; null; as, an invalid contract or agreement.<p>2. (<I>a.</I>) of no force, weight, or cogency; not valid; weak.<p>3. (<I>n.</I>) A person who is weak and infirm; one who is disabled for active service; especially, one in chronic ill health.<p>4. (<I>n.</I>) Not well; feeble; infirm; sickly; as, he had an invalid daughter.<p>5. (<I>v. t.</I>) To make or render invalid or infirm.<p>6. (<I>v. t.</I>) To classify or enroll as an invalid.<a name="grk" id="grk"></a><div class="vheading2">Greek</div><a href="/greek/2673.htm"><span class="l">2673. katargeo -- to render inoperative, abolish</span></a> <br><b>...</b> idle , (" inoperative"); ie being of ( without force, completely brought ); done<br> away with, cause to and therefore abolish; make <b>invalid</b>, abrogate (bring to <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2673.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 9k</font><p><a href="/greek/114.htm"><span class="l">114. atheteo -- to do away with what has been laid down, set aside</span></a> <br><b>...</b> laid down; to (disregard as spurious); nullify, make void; to break faith (); remove<br> out of an appointed (proper) place, ie reject as <b>invalid</b>; refuse to <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/114.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 8k</font><p><a href="/greek/3761.htm"><span class="l">3761. oude -- and not, neither</span></a> <br><b>...</b> included in 100. Thus if "A" (100 in the previous example) is <b>invalid</b>,<br> so is what (statement "B" -- 90, 80, 70). [Regardless of <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/3761.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 8k</font><p><a href="/greek/5565.htm"><span class="l">5565. choris -- separately, separate from</span></a> <br><b>...</b> probably derived from 5561 , "an open or detached space") -- properly, apart from,<br> separated ("without"); (figuratively) , rendering something <b>invalid</b> or valid <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/5565.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/mcgarvey/the_four-fold_gospel/lviii_jairus_daughter_and_the.htm"><span class="l">Jairus' Daughter and the <b>Invalid</b> Woman.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Part Fifth. From Second Passover Until Third.(Time: One Year.) LVIII. Jairus'<br> Daughter and the <b>Invalid</b> Woman. (Capernaum, Same Day as Last.) <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../mcgarvey/the four-fold gospel/lviii jairus daughter and the.htm</font><p><a href="/library/aquinas/summa_theologica/whether_it_is_lawful_to_29.htm"><span class="l">Whether it is Lawful to Add Anything to the Words in which the <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> If therefore, the sacrament is not rendered <b>invalid</b> by addition or subtraction of<br> words, in like manner it seems that neither is it, if the words be pronounced <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/...//christianbookshelf.org/aquinas/summa theologica/whether it is lawful to 29.htm</font><p><a href="/library/schaff/the_seven_ecumenical_councils/canon_viii_persons_converted_from.htm"><span class="l">Persons Converted from the Heresy of those who are Called <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> Hefele. This synod here declares the baptism of the Montanists <b>invalid</b>, while in<br> the preceding canon it recognised as valid the baptism of the Novatians and <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../schaff/the seven ecumenical councils/canon viii persons converted from.htm</font><p><a href="/library/kinkead/baltimore_catechism_no_4/lesson_26_on_matrimony.htm"><span class="l">On Matrimony</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Let me take an example of a fact that would render the marriage <b>invalid</b> or null<br> though the persons performing the ceremony might not be aware of it. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../kinkead/baltimore catechism no 4/lesson 26 on matrimony.htm</font><p><a href="/library/hutton/history_of_the_moravian_church/chapter_xiv_the_downfall_1616-1621.htm"><span class="l">The Downfall, 1616-1621.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> The Jesuits had an amazing answer ready. For two reasons, they held, the<br> Letter of Majesty was <b>invalid</b>. It was <b>invalid</b> because it <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../hutton/history of the moravian church/chapter xiv the downfall 1616-1621.htm</font><p><a href="/library/winkworth/lyra_germanica_the_christian_year/biography.htm"><span class="l">Biography</span></a> <br><b>...</b> They arrived home at Alderley in time for Christmas. Again in 1861 Susanna had a<br> serious illness which left her more or less of an <b>invalid</b> for some years. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../winkworth/lyra germanica the christian year/biography.htm</font><p><a href="/library/nutter/hymn_writers_of_the_church/elliott.htm"><span class="l">Elliott</span></a> <br><b>...</b> From her thirty-second year until her death, which occurred September 22, 1871,<br> in her eighty-third year, she was a confirmed <b>invalid</b> and oftentimes a great <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/nutter/hymn writers of the church/elliott.htm</font><p><a href="/library/various/the_wonders_of_prayer/the_fulton_st_prayer_meeting.htm"><span class="l">The Fulton St. Prayer Meeting.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> He was a profane, hard-drinking man. He has since joined the church. 'All<br> hail the power of Jesus' name.'". RECOVERY OF AN <b>INVALID</b>. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../various/the wonders of prayer/the fulton st prayer meeting.htm</font><p><a href="/library/aquinas/summa_theologica/whether_the_ministers_intention_is.htm"><span class="l">Whether the Minister's Intention is Required for the Validity of a <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> Therefore in this respect the sacrament would be <b>invalid</b> through want of intention.<br> On the contrary, What is unintentional happens by chance. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether the ministers intention is.htm</font><p><a href="/library/aquinas/summa_theologica/whether_children_can_bind_themselves.htm"><span class="l">Whether Children Can Bind Themselves by Vow to Enter Religion?</span></a> <br><b>...</b> vow to enter religion. On the contrary, That which is not done aright is <b>invalid</b><br> without being annulled by anyone. But the vow pronounced <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether children can bind themselves.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/i/invalid.htm"><span class="l"><b>Invalid</b> (3 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 1. (a.) Having no force, effect, or efficacy; void; null; as, an <b>invalid</b> contract<br> or agreement. <b>...</b> 5. (vt) To make or render <b>invalid</b> or infirm. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/i/invalid.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/n/nurse.htm"><span class="l">Nurse (23 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 7. (vt) To nourish at the breast; to suckle; to feed and tend, as an infant. 8.<br> (vt) To take care of or tend, as a sick person or an <b>invalid</b>; to attend upon. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/n/nurse.htm - 17k</font><p><a href="/topical/n/nonimmersionist.htm"><span class="l">Nonimmersionist</span></a><br><b>...</b> baptism must have been performed originally by immersion only, and that the two<br> other forms of affusion and aspersion or sprinkling are <b>invalid</b>-that there can <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/n/nonimmersionist.htm - 38k</font><p><a href="/topical/n/non-immersionist.htm"><span class="l">Non-immersionist</span></a><br><b>...</b> baptism must have been performed originally by immersion only, and that the two<br> other forms of affusion and aspersion or sprinkling are <b>invalid</b>-that there can <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/n/non-immersionist.htm - 38k</font><p><a href="/topical/n/nullify.htm"><span class="l">Nullify (8 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Noah Webster's Dictionary (v.) To make void; to render <b>invalid</b>; to deprive of legal<br> force or efficacy. Multi-Version Concordance Nullify (8 Occurrences). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/n/nullify.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/n/null.htm"><span class="l">Null (4 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (a.) Of no legal or binding force or validity;<br> Of no efficacy; <b>invalid</b>; void; nugatory; useless. 2. (n <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/n/null.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/u/unable.htm"><span class="l">Unable (102 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Luke 13:11 where a woman was present who for eighteen years had been a confirmed<br><b>invalid</b>: she was bent double, and was unable to lift herself to her full height <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/u/unable.htm - 35k</font><p><a href="/topical/i/impatience.htm"><span class="l">Impatience (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> or delay; eagerness for change, or for something expected; restlessness; chafing<br> of spirit; fretfulness; passion; as, the impatience of a child or an <b>invalid</b>. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/i/impatience.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/i/invading.htm"><span class="l">Invading (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/i/invading.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/i/invalidate.htm"><span class="l">Invalidate (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/i/invalidate.htm - 6k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/swoon-theory.html">What is the Swoon Theory? Did Jesus survive the crucifixion? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Catholic-annulment.html">Does the Bible support the Catholic practice of a marriage annulment? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/sedevacantism.html">What is sedevacantism? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://clyx.com/term/invalid.htm">Invalid: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com</a><br /><br /><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Invalid (3 Occurrences)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/luke/13-11.htm">Luke 13:11</a></span><br />where a woman was present who for eighteen years had been a confirmed <span class="boldtext">invalid</span>: she was bent double, and was unable to lift herself to her full height.<br /><span class="source">(WEY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/john/5-5.htm">John 5:5</a></span><br />And there was one man there who had been an <span class="boldtext">invalid</span> for thirty-eight years. <br /><span class="source">(WEY NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/john/5-7.htm">John 5:7</a></span><br />The sick man answered him, "Sir, I have no one to put me into the pool when the water is stirred up, but while I'm coming, another steps down before me."<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/i/invalid.htm">Invalid</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/l/lucius.htm">Lucius (2 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/w/weeks.htm">Weeks (17 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/i/invalid.htm">Invalid (3 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/i/invalidated.htm">Invalidated (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/d/disannul.htm">Disannul (3 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/a/avoid.htm">Avoid (31 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/a/annul.htm">Annul (10 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/seventy.htm">Seventy (97 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/i/iscariot.htm">Iscariot (11 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/j/judas.htm">Judas (42 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/e/essenes.htm">Essenes</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/i/invalidating.htm">Invalidating (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/n/numbers.htm">Numbers (136 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/b/borrowing.htm">Borrowing (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/g/gospel.htm">Gospel (108 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/j/john.htm">John (154 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/r/resurrection.htm">Resurrection (42 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/a/anem.htm">Anem (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus (10891 Occurrences)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/i/invading_nations.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Invading Nations"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Invading Nations" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/i/invalidate.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Invalidate"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Invalidate" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div> <div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"><script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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