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.
General references
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.
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.
“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:
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.
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.
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.