Psalm 147:15
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- 147:15–19 God speaks through the thunder of nature and the word of revealed law, cf. Is 55:10–11. The weather phenomena are well known in Jerusalem: a blizzard of snow and hail followed by a thunderstorm that melts the ice.
Wisdom 16:12
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12 For indeed, neither herb nor application cured them,
but your all-healing word, O Lord!(A)
Isaiah 55:11
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11 So shall my word be
that goes forth from my mouth;
It shall not return to me empty,
but shall do what pleases me,
achieving the end for which I sent it.
Matthew 8:8
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8 The centurion said in reply,[a] “Lord, I am not worthy to have you enter under my roof; only say the word and my servant will be healed.
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- 8:8–9 Acquainted by his position with the force of a command, the centurion expresses faith in the power of Jesus’ mere word.
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