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This can pertain to physical health, spiritual well-being, or the restoration of relationships and fortunes. The concept of recovering is deeply rooted in the biblical narrative, where God's redemptive power is frequently demonstrated through acts of healing and restoration.<br><br><b>Biblical Instances and Themes:</b><br><br>1. <b>Physical Healing:</b> <br> The Bible contains numerous accounts of physical healing, which can be seen as a form of recovering. Jesus Christ's ministry was marked by miraculous healings, demonstrating His divine authority and compassion. In the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus heals a paralytic, saying, "Get up, take your mat and go home" (<a href="/matthew/9-6.htm">Matthew 9:6</a>). This act of healing not only restored the man's physical ability but also served as a testament to Jesus' power to forgive sins.<br><br>2. <b>Spiritual Restoration:</b> <br> Recovering also encompasses spiritual renewal and repentance. The parable of the Prodigal Son (<a href="/luke/15-11.htm">Luke 15:11-32</a>) illustrates a profound journey of recovery. The wayward son, after squandering his inheritance, returns to his father in repentance. His father welcomes him back with open arms, symbolizing God's readiness to restore those who turn back to Him. This account highlights the theme of spiritual recovery through repentance and forgiveness.<br><br>3. <b>Restoration of Fortunes:</b> <br> The Old Testament often speaks of God restoring the fortunes of His people. In the book of Job, after a period of intense suffering and loss, God restores Job's fortunes, giving him twice as much as he had before (<a href="/job/42-10.htm">Job 42:10</a>). This narrative underscores the belief in God's sovereignty and His ability to bring about recovery and blessing after trials.<br><br>4. <b>Emotional and Relational Healing:</b> <br> Recovering can also involve the healing of emotional wounds and the restoration of relationships. The reconciliation between Joseph and his brothers in <a href="/bsb/genesis/45.htm">Genesis 45</a> is a powerful example. After years of separation and betrayal, Joseph forgives his brothers, leading to the recovery of familial bonds. This account emphasizes the importance of forgiveness and reconciliation in the process of recovery.<br><br>5. <b>Prophetic Promises of Restoration:</b> <br> The prophets often spoke of a future time of recovery and restoration for Israel. In <a href="/jeremiah/30-17.htm">Jeremiah 30:17</a>, God promises, "For I will restore health to you, and I will heal you of your wounds," declares the LORD. Such promises provided hope to the Israelites, assuring them of God's commitment to their ultimate recovery and restoration.<br><br><b>Theological Implications:</b> <br>The theme of recovering in the Bible is closely tied to the character of God as a healer and restorer. It reflects His desire to bring wholeness to His creation, whether through physical healing, spiritual renewal, or relational reconciliation. The process of recovery is often linked with faith, repentance, and obedience, highlighting the cooperative relationship between divine grace and human response.<br><br><b>Practical Application:</b> <br>Believers are encouraged to seek God's help in their own journeys of recovery, whether dealing with physical ailments, spiritual struggles, or broken relationships. The biblical examples of recovery serve as reminders of God's power and faithfulness, offering hope and encouragement to those in need of restoration.<a name="web" id="web"></a><div class="vheading2">Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary</div>(<I>p. pr. & vb. n.</I>) of Recover.<a name="grk" id="grk"></a><div class="vheading2">Greek</div><a href="/greek/1986.htm"><span class="l">1986. epispaomai -- to draw over, to become as uncircumcised</span></a> <br><b>...</b> From epi and spao; to draw over, ie (with akrobustia implied) efface the mark of<br> circumcision (by <b>recovering</b> with the foreskin) -- become uncircumcised. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/1986.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/jowett/my_daily_meditation_for_the_circling_year/november_the_twenty-second_recovering_lost.htm"><span class="l">November the Twenty-Second <b>Recovering</b> Lost Strength</span></a> <br><b>...</b> NOVEMBER The Twenty-second <b>RECOVERING</b> LOST STRENGTH. 1 KINGS viii.22-36. In<br> this portion of this great prayer I discern the unalterable <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../november the twenty-second recovering lost.htm</font><p><a href="/library/augustine/on_the_profit_of_believing_/section_28_here_again_arises.htm"><span class="l">Here Again Arises a Very Difficult Question. For in what Way Shall <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> And yet we see that persons who are <b>recovering</b> are restrained and checked, lest<br> they dare to commit themselves to the fullness of persons in health, and so <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../augustine/on the profit of believing /section 28 here again arises.htm</font><p><a href="/library/theodoret/the_ecclesiastical_history_of_theodoret/chapter_ix_synodical_letter_from_the.htm"><span class="l">Synodical Letter from the Council at Constantinople.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> It is true that on the whole we seem to have been delivered from the violence of<br> our persecutions and to be just now <b>recovering</b> the churches which have for a <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../chapter ix synodical letter from the.htm</font><p><a href="/library/schaff/the_seven_ecumenical_councils/council_of_constantinople.htm"><span class="l">Council of Constantinople.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> It is true that on the whole we seem to have been delivered from the violence of<br> our persecutions and to be just now <b>recovering</b> the churches which have for a <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../schaff/the seven ecumenical councils/council of constantinople.htm</font><p><a href="/library/josephus/the_antiquities_of_the_jews/chapter_6_concerning_the_disease.htm"><span class="l">Concerning the Disease that Herod Fell into and the Sedition which <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> because she had continued faithful to him in all his circumstances, and was never<br> so rash as to do him any harm; and as he despaired of <b>recovering</b>, for he was <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../josephus/the antiquities of the jews/chapter 6 concerning the disease.htm</font><p><a href="/library/josephus/the_wars_of_the_jews_or_history_of_the_destruction_of_jerusalem/chapter_16_cestius_sends_neopolitanus.htm"><span class="l">Cestius Sends Neopolitanus the Tribune to See in what Condition <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> connected together; for if you aim at avenging yourselves on those that have done<br> you injury, why do you pretend this to be a war for <b>recovering</b> your liberty? <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../chapter 16 cestius sends neopolitanus.htm</font><p><a href="/library/doddridge/practical_discourses_on_regeneration/discourse_vii_of_the_necessity.htm"><span class="l">Of the Necessity of Divine Influences to Produce Regeneration in <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> Did it suit the Divine wisdom and mercy to provide for sustaining our mortal lives,<br> for healing our wounds, and <b>recovering</b> us from our diseases? <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../practical discourses on regeneration/discourse vii of the necessity.htm</font><p><a href="/library/ware/hints_on_extemporaneous_preaching/chapter_iii_the_observations_contained.htm"><span class="l">The Observations Contained in the Preceding ChapterMake it <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> But instead of thus escaping the evil, he increases it; he entangles himself more<br> and more; and augments the difficulty of <b>recovering</b> his route. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../hints on extemporaneous preaching/chapter iii the observations contained.htm</font><p><a href="/library/athanasius/select_works_and_letters_or_athanasius/part_ii_history_of_arian.htm"><span class="l">History of Arian Opinions.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> We believe that yourselves also, as if <b>recovering</b> the very members of your own body,<br> will experience great joy and gladness, in acknowledging and <b>recovering</b> <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../athanasius/select works and letters or athanasius/part ii history of arian.htm</font><p><a href="/library/stead/king_of_the_jews/chapter_i_jesus_drives_out.htm"><span class="l">Jesus Drives Out the Money-Changers.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Then the priests, <b>recovering</b> somewhat their self-possession, stepped forward<br> to remonstrate. "Why troublest thou this people?" they asked. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/stead/king of the jews/chapter i jesus drives out.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/r/recovering.htm"><span class="l"><b>Recovering</b> (3 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Multi-Version Concordance <b>Recovering</b> (3 Occurrences). Luke 4:18 "The Spirit of the<br> Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/r/recovering.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/r/recovered.htm"><span class="l">Recovered (25 Occurrences)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/r/recovered.htm - 15k</font><p><a href="/topical/o/oppressed.htm"><span class="l">Oppressed (81 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> He has sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to proclaim release to the captives,<br><b>recovering</b> of sight to the blind, to deliver those who are crushed, (See NAS RSV <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/o/oppressed.htm - 31k</font><p><a href="/topical/l/lystra.htm"><span class="l">Lystra (6 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 19). On <b>recovering</b>, Paul left for Derbe; but soon returned again, through<br> Lystra, encouraging the disciples there to steadfastness. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/l/lystra.htm - 14k</font><p><a href="/topical/l/liberty.htm"><span class="l">Liberty (32 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the<br> brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and <b>recovering</b> of sight <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/l/liberty.htm - 20k</font><p><a href="/topical/w/wakes.htm"><span class="l">Wakes (3 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> (WEB KJV ASV WBS NAS RSV NIV). Psalms 78:65 Then the Lord awaked as one<br> asleep, like a mighty man <b>recovering</b> from wine. (See NIV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/w/wakes.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/r/recovers.htm"><span class="l">Recovers (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/r/recovers.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/r/restitution.htm"><span class="l">Restitution (21 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> destroyed; compensation. 3. (n.) The act of returning to, or <b>recovering</b>, a<br> former state; as, the restitution of an elastic body. 4. (n <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/r/restitution.htm - 13k</font><p><a href="/topical/r/recovery.htm"><span class="l">Recovery (6 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) The act of <b>recovering</b>, regaining, or retaking<br> possession. 2. (n.) Restoration from sickness, weakness <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/r/recovery.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/r/recover.htm"><span class="l">Recover (37 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> saved' "). "<b>Recovering</b>" (of sight) (anablepsis) occurs in Luke 4:18. WL<br> Walker. Multi-Version Concordance Recover (37 Occurrences). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/r/recover.htm - 21k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/physical-trauma.html">How can I spiritually survive a severe physical trauma? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/biblical-archaeology.html">What are some exciting discoveries in biblical archaeology? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Hebrew-roots.html">What is the Hebrew Roots movement? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://clyx.com/term/recovering.htm">Recovering: 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">Recovering (3 Occurrences)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/luke/4-18.htm">Luke 4:18</a></span><br />"The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to proclaim release to the captives, <span class="boldtext">recovering</span> of sight to the blind, to deliver those who are crushed,<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV ASV WBS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/joshua/5-8.htm">Joshua 5:8</a></span><br />And it cometh to pass when all the nation have completed to be circumcised, that they abide in their places in the camp till their <span class="boldtext">recovering</span>;<br /><span class="source">(YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/psalms/78-65.htm">Psalms 78:65</a></span><br />Then the Lord awaked as one out of sleep, Like a mighty man that shouteth by reason of wine. <br /><span class="source">(See JPS)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/r/recovering.htm">Recovering</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/r/recovery.htm">Recovery (6 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/r/recovering.htm">Recovering (3 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/e/enlighten.htm">Enlighten (8 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/e/elamites.htm">Elamites (2 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/e/elam.htm">Elam (24 Occurrences)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/r/recovered.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Recovered"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Recovered" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/r/recovers.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Recovers"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Recovers" /></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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script></div></td></tr></table></div></div></div> <br /><br /> <div align="center"> <div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>