Prayers-For-Healing
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following truth from our beloved Torah!
“Ye shall NOT ADD TO THE WORD which I command you, NEITHER SHALL YE DIMINISH FROM IT, that ye may keep the commandments of יְהוָה אֱלֹהֵיכֶם - LORD your Eloleichem, which I command you”. Davarim - Deuteronomy 4:2. (JPS-1917).
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priest’s and rabbis during the latter days of our beloved
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With Rabbi, Dr. Reuven Ben Avraham-Goossens, PhD.
Just before the study, I would like to commence with one important quote from the book of Yahoshua - Joshua Ch 1:7-8.
“Only be strong and
very courageous, to observe to do according to all the law, which Moses My
servant commanded thee; turn not from it to the right hand or to the left, that
thou mayest have good success whithersoever thou goest.
This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth, but thou shalt meditate
therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is
written therein; for then thou shalt make thy ways prosperous, and then thou
shalt have good success”.
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Introduction:
The Hebrew תְּפִלָּה - Tefeelah’s - Prayers for healing holds a profound place in our tradition, reflecting the deep connection between faith and well-being.
Prayer is a cornerstone of our Hebrew faith and it serves not just as a means of communication with the Divine but also as a source of solace and strength during times of illness and distress. The role of prayer in seeking healing and comfort is deeply embedded in our beloved faith, offering a way to express ‘hope’, ‘trust’, and a ‘desire for recovery’.
In our tradition, the act of praying for healing is far more than just a mere ritual; it is a heartfelt plea for אֱלֹהִים - Elohim’s, blessed be He, intervention and a call for ‘spiritual’ and ‘physical restoration’. Our prayer for healing encompasses various prayers and rituals designed to invoke אֱלֹהִים - Elohim’s blessed mercy and benevolence, seeking both ‘physical recovery’ and ‘emotional fortitude’. This blessed practice underscores the belief that through prayer, individuals can find not only comfort but also a renewed sense of connection to their faith and community.
On this study there is a compilation of some well-known and meaningful Hebrew prayers and its texts are associated with healing. These include traditional prayers based from Tehillim - Psalms, and other texts often used for invoking healing and comfort.
Below you will find ten prayers for healing but I have provided them in English, with each offering ‘comfort’, ‘solace’, and a plea for אֱלֹהִים - Elohim’s intervention. The most popular prayer being the “Mi Shebeirach” and I have added a transliteration for same!
Please Note: In the prayers I have added the blessed “Name” of our heavenly Father in Hebrew; 1. יְהוָה – the LORD (pronounced YaH’VaH) - ‘the LORD’, 2. אֱלֹהִים יְהוָה - ‘the LORD Elohim’, and 3. אֱלֹהִים - ‘Elohim’, being our beloved Heavenly Father’s “attribute”!
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1. Mi Shebeirach:
“May the One who
blessed our ancestors, Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, bless and heal (the name ...)
who is ill. May the Holy One, blessed be He, be filled with mercy for ( the Name) ... to restore (him / her) to health and to heal
them”. Amen.
Transliteration:
Mi shebeirach avoteinu Avraham,
Yitzchak v’Yaakov, v’imoteinu
Sarah, Rivkah, Rachel v’Leah, Hu
yevarech v’yirpa et hacholeh (shem
hacholeh ben/bat shem ha’em). HaKadosh Baruch Hu
yimalei rachamim alav l’hachalimo u’lerappo, l’hashivo lechayim u’leshalom, lishloach lo meheirah refuah shleimah - refu’at hanefesh u’refu’at haguf, b’toch she’ar cholei
Yisrael. V’nomar: Amen.
2. El Na
Refa Na La:
“Please, אֱלֹהִים,
heal (him / her) now. Please, אֱלֹהִים יְהוָה - the LORD
Elohim, heal (him / her) now. May the One who blessed our ancestors heal you completely!”
3. Tehillim - Psalm 23:
“יְהוָה - the LORD is
my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: He
leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: He leadeth me in the
paths of righteousness for His Name”.
4. Tehillim - Psalm 30:
“I will extol You, יְהוָה,
for You have lifted me up, and did not let my enemies rejoice over me. יְהוָה - the LORD my אֱלֹהִים,
I cried to You for help, and You healed me”.
5. Tehillim - Psalm 41:
“Blessed is the one
who considers the poor; יְהוָה - the LORD
will deliver (him / her) in time of trouble. יְהוָה - the LORD
will protect (him / her) and keep (him / her) alive; אֱלֹהִים
will be called blessed in the land”.
6. El Maleh Rachamim:
“אֱלֹהִים,
full of compassion, who dwells on high, grant perfect rest on the wings of Your
Divine presence, among the holy and pure who shine as the brightness of the
heavens”.
7. Shehechiyanu:
“Blessed are You, יְהוָה
אֱלֹהֵינוּ - LORD our Eloheinu, King of the universe, who has granted us life,
sustained us, and enabled us to reach this season”.
8. Hashkiveinu:
“O אֱלֹהִים,
make us lie down in peace and raise us up, our King, to life. Spread over us
the shelter of Your peace. Direct us with Your good counsel”.
9. Oseh Shalom:
“He who makes peace
in His heavens, may He make peace for us personally,
and for all
10. Sim Shalom:
“Grant ‘peace’, ‘goodness’, ‘blessing’, ‘grace’, ‘loving-kindness, and ‘compassion’ to us and to all our people of Israel. Bless us, our Father, all of us as one with the light of your face!”
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These prayers can be used as-is or adapted to fit specific needs and personal circumstances, offering spiritual support and a sense of connection to אֱלֹהִים יְהוָה - the LORD Elohim, blessed be His Sanctified Name, during times of illness.
May these words above be a companion at the bedside, a bridge between heart and community, and a humble plea for אֱלֹהִים - Elohim’s compassion and renewal. May those who are ill be granted healing, courage, and the comfort of loving presence?
I pray that the above will comfort those beloved ones who are ill, but also pray for those who are not related, or for those on you have heard off. It is vital we do this for anyone who is in need!
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This site was
originally created, for those who desire to return to our blessed and wonderful
faith. Thus be wise and work on your faith and pray at least two or three times
a day (if possible) and always seek our beloved אֱלֹהִים -
Elohim’s guidance, for His love is always with us,
especially when we seek Him, blessed be He! However this site has become very
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Remember what אֱלֹהִים - Elohim, blessed be
He, said the following through a number of our prophets...
“The More Torah, the More Life”,
For Elohim is the One who
gave us our ... “Life!”
May the שָׁלוֹם - Shalom = Peace
of צְבָאוֹת- יְהוָה= the LORD of hosts, be with
you, and please always uphold our blessed שַׁבָּת - Shabbat, as well as
the מוֹעֲדִים - Mo’a’dim - Feasts, and continue saying your
daily תְּפִלָּה - Tefeelah’s - Prayers and
regular בְּרָכָה - Be’ra’chah’s - blessings before food
and drinks, etc!
שָׁלוֹם
עֲלֵיכֶם - Shalom
Aleichem - Peace be with you!
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