Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

For he satisfieth the longing soul, and filleth the hungry soul with goodness.

Bible References

General references

Psalm 34:10

The young lions lack [food] and grow hungry,
But they who seek the Lord will not lack any good thing.
Psalm 132:15

“I will abundantly bless her provisions;
I will satisfy her poor with bread.
Psalm 146:7

Who executes justice for the oppressed,
Who gives food to the hungry.
The Lord sets free the prisoners.
Isaiah 55:1
“Everyone who thirsts, come to the waters;
And you who have no money come, buy grain and eat.
Come, buy wine and milk
Without money and without cost [simply accept it as a gift from God].
Jeremiah 31:14

“I will fully satisfy the soul of the priests with abundance,
And My people will be satisfied with My goodness,” says the Lord.
Matthew 5:6
“Blessed [joyful, nourished by God’s goodness] are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness [those who actively seek right standing with God], for they will be [completely] satisfied.
Luke 1:53

He has filled the hungry with good things;
And sent the rich away empty-handed.
Revelation 7:16
They will hunger no longer, nor thirst anymore; nor will the sun beat down on them, nor any [scorching] heat;