Topical Encyclopedia The term "pill" as understood in contemporary contexts, particularly referring to a small, rounded medicinal tablet, does not appear in the Bible. However, the concept of medicine and healing is present throughout the Scriptures, reflecting the ancient practices and beliefs regarding health and divine intervention.Biblical Context of Medicine and Healing In biblical times, healing was often seen as a divine act, with God being the ultimate healer. The Israelites were instructed to follow certain health laws and practices, which were believed to be divinely ordained. For instance, in Exodus 15:26 , God promises the Israelites, "If you will listen carefully to the voice of the LORD your God and do what is right in His eyes, if you pay attention to His commands and keep all His statutes, I will not bring on you any of the diseases I brought on the Egyptians, for I am the LORD who heals you." Herbs and Natural Remedies While the Bible does not mention pills, it does reference the use of natural remedies. In Ezekiel 47:12 , it is written, "Along both banks of the river, fruit trees of all kinds will grow. Their leaves will not wither, and their fruit will not fail. Each month they will bear fruit, because the water from the sanctuary flows to them. Their fruit will be for food and their leaves for healing." This passage suggests the use of plants and their derivatives for medicinal purposes. Physicians in the Bible The role of physicians is acknowledged in the Bible, though their effectiveness is sometimes questioned. In Mark 5:25-26 , we read about a woman who "had suffered greatly under the care of many doctors and had spent all she had, yet instead of getting better, she grew worse." This reflects a recognition of medical practitioners, albeit with a reminder of the limitations of human efforts compared to divine healing. Faith and Healing The New Testament emphasizes faith in Jesus Christ as a source of healing. Numerous accounts of Jesus healing the sick are recorded, such as in Matthew 9:20-22 , where a woman is healed by touching the hem of Jesus' garment, and He tells her, "Take courage, daughter, your faith has healed you." This underscores the belief that faith and divine intervention are paramount in the healing process. Modern Implications While the Bible does not directly address modern pharmaceuticals, the principles of seeking God's guidance, using wisdom in health matters, and recognizing the role of faith in healing remain relevant. Believers are encouraged to view medicine as a tool that can be used in conjunction with prayer and trust in God's sovereignty over health and life. In summary, while the Bible does not mention pills specifically, it provides a framework for understanding health and healing that integrates faith, natural remedies, and the acknowledgment of medical practices. Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary 1. (n.) The peel or skin.2. (v. i.) To be peeled; to peel off in flakes. 3. (v. t.) To deprive of hair; to make bald. 4. (v. t.) To peel; to make by removing the skin. 5. (v. t. & i.) To rob; to plunder; to pillage; to peel. See Peel, to plunder. 6. (n.) A medicine in the form of a little ball, or small round mass, to be swallowed whole. 7. (n.) Figuratively, something offensive or nauseous which must be accepted or endured. International Standard Bible Encyclopedia PEEL; PILLpel, pil: "Pill" (Genesis 30:37, 38; Tobit 11:13 (the Revised Version (British and American) "scaled")) and "peel" (Isaiah 18:2, 7 (the King James Version and the Revised Version margin); Ezekiel 29:18 (the King James Version and the English Revised Version)) are properly two different words, meaning "to remove the hair" (pilus) and "to remove the skin" (pellis), but in Elizabethan English the two were confused. In Isaiah 18:2, 7, the former meaning is implied, as the Hebrew word here (marat) is rendered "pluck off the hair" in Ezra 9:3 Nehemiah 13:25 Isaiah 50:6. The word, however, may also mean "make smooth" (so the Revised Version margin) or "bronzed." This last, referring to the dark skins of the Ethiopians, is best here, but in any case the King James Version and the Revised Version margin are impossible. In the other cases, however, "remove the skin" (compare "scaled," Tobit 11:13 the Revised Version (British and American)) is meant. So in Genesis 30:37, 38, Jacob "peels" (so the Revised Version (British and American)) off portions of the bark of his rods, so as to give alternating colors (compare 30:39). And in Ezekiel 29:18, the point is Nebuchadrezzar's total failure in his siege of Tyre, although the soldiers had carried burdens until the skin was peeled from their shoulders (compare the American Standard Revised Version "worn"). PILL See PEEL. Strong's Hebrew 6478. patsal -- to peel... Word Origin a prim. root Definition to peel NASB Word Usage peeled (2). pill. A primitive root; to peel -- pill. 6477, 6478. patsal. 6479 . Strong's Numbers /hebrew/6478.htm - 5k Library The Comforts Belonging to Mourners The Story of an Opium Smoker The Second Season Sinners Bound with the Cords of Sin Blessed are the Poor in Spirit Repentance Sinners Bound with the Cords of Sin Art Thou a King? Meditations for the Sick. 'The Rulers Take Counsel Together' Thesaurus Pill... endured. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. PEEL; PILL. pel, pil: "Pill... Standard Revised Version "worn"). Burton Scott Easton. PILL. 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