Ecclesiastes 11:2

Divide your merchandise among seven or even eight investments, for you do not know what calamity may happen on earth.

Psalm 112:9

He generously gives to the needy; his integrity endures. He will be vindicated and honored.

1 Timothy 6:18-19

Tell them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, to be generous givers, sharing with others.

Job 5:19

He will deliver you from six calamities; yes, in seven no evil will touch you.

Proverbs 6:16

There are six things that the Lord hates, even seven things that are an abomination to him:

Micah 5:5

He will give us peace. Should the Assyrians try to invade our land and attempt to set foot in our fortresses, we will send against them seven shepherd-rulers, make that eight commanders.

Ephesians 5:16

taking advantage of every opportunity, because the days are evil.

Nehemiah 8:10

He said to them, "Go and eat delicacies and drink sweet drinks and send portions to those for whom nothing is prepared. For this day is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength."

Esther 9:19

This is why the Jews who are in the rural country -- those who live in rural cities -- set aside the fourteenth day of the month of Adar as a holiday for happiness, banqueting, holiday, and sending gifts to one another.

Esther 9:22

as the time when the Jews gave themselves rest from their enemies -- the month when their trouble was turned to happiness and their mourning to a holiday. These were to be days of banqueting, happiness, sending gifts to one another, and providing for the poor.

Daniel 4:27

Therefore, O king, may my advice be pleasing to you. Break away from your sins by doing what is right, and from your iniquities by showing mercy to the poor. Perhaps your prosperity will be prolonged."

Matthew 5:42

Give to the one who asks you, and do not reject the one who wants to borrow from you.

Matthew 18:22

Jesus said to him, "Not seven times, I tell you, but seventy-seven times!

Luke 6:30-35

Give to everyone who asks you, and do not ask for your possessions back from the person who takes them away.

Luke 17:4

Even if he sins against you seven times in a day, and seven times returns to you saying, 'I repent,' you must forgive him."

Acts 11:28-30

One of them, named Agabus, got up and predicted by the Spirit that a severe famine was about to come over the whole inhabited world. (This took place during the reign of Claudius.)

Galatians 6:1

Brothers and sisters, if a person is discovered in some sin, you who are spiritual restore such a person in a spirit of gentleness. Pay close attention to yourselves, so that you are not tempted too.

Hebrews 13:3

Remember those in prison as though you were in prison with them, and those ill-treated as though you too felt their torment.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Give a portion to seven, and also to eight; for thou knowest not what evil shall be upon the earth.

Bible References

A portion

Nehemiah 8:10
He said to them, "Go and eat delicacies and drink sweet drinks and send portions to those for whom nothing is prepared. For this day is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength."
Esther 9:19
This is why the Jews who are in the rural country -- those who live in rural cities -- set aside the fourteenth day of the month of Adar as a holiday for happiness, banqueting, holiday, and sending gifts to one another.
Psalm 112:9
He generously gives to the needy; his integrity endures. He will be vindicated and honored.
Luke 6:30
Give to everyone who asks you, and do not ask for your possessions back from the person who takes them away.
1 Timothy 6:18
Tell them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, to be generous givers, sharing with others.

Seven

Job 5:19
He will deliver you from six calamities; yes, in seven no evil will touch you.
Proverbs 6:16
There are six things that the Lord hates, even seven things that are an abomination to him:
Micah 5:5
He will give us peace. Should the Assyrians try to invade our land and attempt to set foot in our fortresses, we will send against them seven shepherd-rulers, make that eight commanders.
Matthew 18:22
Jesus said to him, "Not seven times, I tell you, but seventy-seven times!
Luke 17:4
Even if he sins against you seven times in a day, and seven times returns to you saying, 'I repent,' you must forgive him."

General references

Leviticus 19:25
Then in the fifth year you may eat its fruit to add its produce to your harvest. I am the Lord your God.
Proverbs 3:10
then your barns will be filled completely, and your vats will overflow with new wine.
Matthew 5:42
Give to the one who asks you, and do not reject the one who wants to borrow from you.

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