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
Then Ezra said to them, “Go [your way], eat the rich festival food, drink the sweet drink, and send portions to him for whom nothing is prepared; for this day is holy to our Lord. And do not be worried, for the joy of the Lord is your strength and your stronghold.”
Esther 9:19
Therefore the Jews of the villages, who live in the rural [unwalled] towns, make the fourteenth day of the month of Adar a holiday for rejoicing and feasting and sending choice portions of food to one another.
Psalm 112:9

He has given freely to the poor;
His righteousness endures forever;
His horn will be exalted in honor.
Luke 6:30
Give to everyone who asks of you. Whoever takes away what is yours, do not demand it back.
1 Timothy 6:18
Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous, willing to share [with others].

Seven

Job 5:19

“He will rescue you from six troubles;
Even in seven, evil will not touch you.
Proverbs 6:16

These six things the Lord hates;
Indeed, seven are repulsive to Him:
Micah 5:5

This One [the Messiah] shall be our peace.
When the Assyrian invades our land
And tramples on our citadels and in our palaces,
Then shall we raise against him
Seven shepherds and eight princes [an overpowering force] among men.
Matthew 18:22
Jesus answered him, “I say to you, not up to seven times, but seventy times seven.
Luke 17:4
Even if he sins against you seven times a day, and returns to you seven times and says, ‘I repent,’ you must forgive him [that is, give up resentment and consider the offense recalled and annulled].”

General references

Leviticus 19:25
In the fifth year you may eat the fruit [of the trees], this is so that their yield may increase for you; I am the Lord your God.
Proverbs 3:10

Then your barns will be abundantly filled
And your vats will overflow with new wine.
Matthew 5:42
Give to him who asks of you, and do not turn away from him who wants to borrow from you.