# Is “Trauma” in the Bible?

> No. “Trauma” is not in the Bible. It is not in the Lumin Translation or the King James Bible.

Source: https://www.lumin.faith/is-it-in-the-bible/trauma
By Andrew Kittridge · November 9, 2026

The Bible speaks of the “brokenhearted” and of wounds God binds up.

## The Bible’s words for it: “brokenhearted”

> He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.
>
> — [Psalm 147:3](https://www.lumin.faith/read/psalm/147#3) (Lumin Translation)

- Lumin Translation: 0
- King James Version: 0

## Common questions

### Is “Trauma” in the Bible?

No. “Trauma” is not in the Bible. It is not in the Lumin Translation or the King James Bible. The Bible speaks of the “brokenhearted” and of wounds God binds up.

### What does the Bible say instead of “trauma”?

The Bible speaks of the “brokenhearted” and of wounds God binds up. The verse is Psalm 147:3: “He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.”

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