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- (Deuteronomy 28:22 ; Matthew 8:14 ; Mark 1:30 ; John 4:52 ; Acts 28:8), a burning heat, as the word so rendered denotes, which attends all febrile attacks.
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A disease is a definite entity of sickness of part or all of the body, with a characteristic group of symptoms. For a brief description of the development of medical care to cope with diseases in Biblical times, see Physician.
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1. ( n.) A diseased state of the system, marked by increased heat, acceleration of the pulse, and a general derangement of the functions, including usually, thirst and loss of appetite. Many diseases, of which fever is the most prominent symptom, are denominated fevers; as, typhoid fever; yellow fever. 2. ( n.)
Most Relevant Verses. Matthew 8:14-15. When Jesus came into Peter’s home, He saw his mother-in-law lying sick in bed with a fever. He touched her hand, and the fever left her; and she got up and waited on Him. Luke 4:39.
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The word is derived from a verb signifying to burn, or pursue hotly, like a fire that hastens on its way. “A heat greater than the fever” (Rashi). Extreme burning. —Here only. “A disease which heats the body inwardly ” (Rashi). Blasting and mildew. —“I have smitten you with blasting and with mildew” ( Amos 4:9, same words).
Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary. 4:31-44 Christ's preaching much affected the people; and a working power went with it to the consciences of men. These miracles showed Christ to be a controller and conqueror of Satan, a healer of diseases.
