The term "nervous" is not explicitly found in the Bible; however, the concept of anxiety, fear, and worry, which are often associated with nervousness, is addressed throughout Scripture. The Bible provides guidance and reassurance for those experiencing such feelings, emphasizing trust in God and His sovereignty.

Anxiety and Worry

Anxiety and worry are common human experiences, and the Bible acknowledges these emotions while offering divine comfort and instruction. In Philippians 4:6-7 , the Apostle Paul advises believers, "Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." This passage encourages Christians to turn to prayer as a remedy for anxiety, promising God's peace as a protective force over their hearts and minds.

Fear

Fear, often linked with nervousness, is another emotion addressed in Scripture. The Bible frequently commands believers not to fear, emphasizing God's presence and protection. Isaiah 41:10 states, "Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand." This assurance of God's support is a recurring theme, providing comfort to those who are fearful or nervous.

Trust in God

Trusting in God is presented as the antidote to nervousness and fear. Proverbs 3:5-6 instructs, "Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight." This passage highlights the importance of relying on God's wisdom rather than one's own understanding, which can often be clouded by anxiety and nervousness.

Jesus' Teachings on Worry

Jesus Himself addressed worry in His teachings. In Matthew 6:25-34 , He encourages His followers not to worry about their lives, what they will eat or drink, or about their bodies and what they will wear. Jesus points to the birds of the air and the lilies of the field as examples of God's provision, urging believers to seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, with the promise that all these things will be added to them.

The Role of Faith

Faith plays a crucial role in overcoming nervousness. Hebrews 11:1 defines faith as "the assurance of what we hope for and the certainty of what we do not see." This assurance and certainty provide a foundation for believers to stand firm against the uncertainties and fears that cause nervousness. By cultivating a strong faith, Christians can find peace and confidence in God's promises.

Encouragement from the Psalms

The Psalms offer numerous expressions of trust and reliance on God amidst fear and anxiety. Psalm 56:3 declares, "When I am afraid, I will trust in You." Similarly, Psalm 94:19 states, "When anxiety overwhelms me, Your consolation delights my soul." These verses reflect the psalmists' practice of turning to God in times of distress, finding solace in His presence and promises.

Practical Steps for Believers

While the Bible provides spiritual guidance, it also encourages practical steps for dealing with nervousness. Engaging in regular prayer, meditating on Scripture, and participating in a community of faith are all ways believers can strengthen their trust in God and find support during anxious times. Additionally, seeking counsel from wise and godly individuals can provide further encouragement and perspective.

In summary, while the Bible does not use the term "nervous," it addresses the underlying emotions of anxiety, fear, and worry, offering believers a path to peace through trust in God, prayer, and faith.1. (a.) possessing nerve; sinewy; strong; vigorous.

2. (a.) Possessing or manifesting vigor of mind; characterized by strength in sentiment or style; forcible; spirited; as, a nervous writer.

3. (a.) of or pertaining to the nerves; seated in the nerves; as, nervous excitement; a nervous fever.

4. (a.) Having the nerves weak, diseased, or easily excited; subject to, or suffering from, undue excitement of the nerves; easily agitated or annoyed.

5. (a.) Sensitive; excitable; timid.

4423. ptoesis -- a fluttering, excitement, hence terror
... Cognate: 4423 -- properly, "caused by any emotion, but especially by fear, hence, "
(); a scare or nervous excitement" (, 310). See 4422 (). ...
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Introduction
... the colt to shy, an assistant holds the paper on the opposite side of the road,
so that the animal shall have the kink taken out of its nervous system and its ...
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History of Public Speaking
... His nervous temperament clung to him, however, since he made this significant
confession after long years of practise in public speaking. ...
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Worry Versus Peace
... desire to do something or get something done; but I also know that, as with bad
tempers, a good deal is put down to physical and nervous disorders which ought ...
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Chapter seven
... He took one last nervous puff on his cigar, tossed it into the street and walked
along with a pale look on his face. Rachel was surprised, but not startled. ...
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Chapter twelve
... "Hadn't we better take a policeman along?" said one of the girls with a nervous
laugh. ... As they neared the district they grew more and more nervous. ...
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Continues to Evangelize. Dr. Cook's Prescription. Incident at ...
... Why, sir, at least two inches of your spinal marrow is inflamed, produced by nervous
exhaustion, the result of overwork and no mental recreation. ...
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Sanctification.
... If they indulge themselves in a stimulating diet, and in the use of those condiments
that irritate and rasp the nervous system, their bodies will be, of course ...
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Egg-Shell Christians
... It is true that some are of a highly nervous temperament and naturally feel things
more keenly than others, but it is not this natural nervous sensitiveness ...
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Love in the Triune Being of God.
... And altho God has so constituted our nervous system that suffering causes us discomfort,
that the sight of pain affects us painfully, so that from a mere ...
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A Rationale of Sleep, of Yawning, and of Dreams .
... 4. And for this reason, if the apparatus of the organs of sense should be closed
and sleep hindered by some occupation, the nervous system, becoming filled ...
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Nervous (1 Occurrence)
... 2. (a.) Possessing or manifesting vigor of mind; characterized by strength in
sentiment or style; forcible; spirited; as, a nervous writer. ...
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Nerve (1 Occurrence)
... 1. (n.) One of the whitish and elastic bundles of fibers, with the accompanying
tissues, which transmit nervous impulses between nerve centers and various ...
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Sympathetic (1 Occurrence)
... 4. (a.) of or relating to the sympathetic nervous system or some of its branches;
produced by stimulation on the sympathetic nervous system or some part of it ...
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Nest (22 Occurrences)

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Gifts (144 Occurrences)
... The diseases cured appear for the most part to have been not organic but functional;
and many of them would now be classed as nervous disorders. ...
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Welcomed (30 Occurrences)
... affection is all the more drawn out towards you when he recalls to mind the obedience
which all of you manifested by the timidity and nervous anxiety with ...
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Feeling (59 Occurrences)
... five senses which resides in the general nerves of sensation distributed over the
body, especially in its surface; the sense of touch; nervous sensibility to ...
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Timidity (2 Occurrences)
... affection is all the more drawn out towards you when he recalls to mind the obedience
which all of you manifested by the timidity and nervous anxiety with ...
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Recalls (2 Occurrences)
... affection is all the more drawn out towards you when he recalls to mind the obedience
which all of you manifested by the timidity and nervous anxiety with ...
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Drawn (131 Occurrences)
... affection is all the more drawn out towards you when he recalls to mind the obedience
which all of you manifested by the timidity and nervous anxiety with ...
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