Psalms 107:20

“He sent his word, and healed them, etc.] It was his will and pleasure they should be healed, and accordingly they were; he issued his orders for the removal of the affliction, and it was done; diseases are his servants, which come and go at his command; so Christ, in the days of his flesh, healed by speaking a word, (<400803>Matthew 8:3,8). This is true of Christ the essential Word, who was sent in the fulness of time, and was made flesh and dwelt among men, and went about healing all manner of diseases among the people; and who is also the physician of souls who came with healing in his wings; that is, with pardon of sin, for which his blood was shed: he is the only physician, the skilful,…”

“He sent his word, and healed them - He did it by a word; it was necessary for him merely to give a command, and the disease left them. So it was in the life of the Saviour, who often healed the sick by a “word” Matthew 8:8; Luke 7:7; and so now restoration from disease often seems to be accomplished as if some word had been spoken by one who had power, commanding the disease to depart. In all cases, also, whatever means may be used, healing power comes from God, and is under his control. Compare Psalms 30:2. And delivered them from their destructions - From what would have destroyed them, if it had not been checked and removed. return to 'Top of Page'”

“Word - His command, or blessing. Psalms 107:32”

“107:20 The Lord creates (Gen 1:3) and sustains the universe (Heb 1:3) simply by speaking (Ps 147:18); when he speaks, people are also healed (Matt 8:8).”

“He sent: Psa 147:15, Psa 147:19; Kg2 20:4, Kg2 20:5; Mat 8:8 healed: Psa 30:2, Psa 30:3, Psa 103:3, Psa 103:4, Psa 147:3; Num 21:8, Num 21:9; Job 33:23-26 delivered: Psa 49:15, Psa 56:13; Job 33:28-30 Psalms 107:21”