Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Bearing fruit » Who shall not sow and reap
Cast your bread upon the waters, for you will find it after many days. Give a portion to seven, and even to eight. You do not know what calamity will be upon the earth. If the clouds are full of rain they empty themselves upon the earth. If the tree falls toward the south, or toward the north, in the place where the tree falls, there it will be. read more.
He who observes the wind will not sow and he that regards the clouds will not reap.
He who observes the wind will not sow and he that regards the clouds will not reap.
Benevolence » The duty of » The wise man's advice
If your enemy is hungry, give him bread to eat. If he is thirsty, give him water to drink.
Giving and gifts » The reward for giving
Give and it shall be given to you. You will receive a good measure. It will be pressed down, shaken together, running over and they will give it to you. For with the measure that you measure out it will be measured to you also.
Cast your bread upon the waters, for you will find it after many days. Give a portion to seven, and even to eight. You do not know what calamity will be upon the earth.
Liberality » Promises to
He gives freely to poor. His righteousness continues forever. His head is raised in honor.
The liberal person will prosper. He who waters will be watered.
He who gives to the poor will not lack. But he who hides his eyes will have many curses.
Cast your bread upon the waters, for you will find it after many days. Give a portion to seven, and even to eight. You do not know what calamity will be upon the earth.
Seed » Often sown beside rivers
Blessed are those who plant beside every stream and those who let cattle and donkeys roam freely.
Seven » Miscellany of sevens » Symbolical » Of liberality
Cast your bread upon the waters, for you will find it after many days. Give a portion to seven, and even to eight. You do not know what calamity will be upon the earth.
Social duties » Benevolence, the duty of » The wise man's advice
If your enemy is hungry, give him bread to eat. If he is thirsty, give him water to drink.