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
He also told them, "Go eat the best food, drink the best wine, and give something to those who have nothing, since this day is holy to our Lord. Don't be sorrowful, because the joy of the LORD is your strength."
Esther 9:19
Therefore the Jewish people in the rural areas who live in unwalled towns make the fourteenth day of the month Adar a holiday for joy and feasting, and people send presents to one another.
Psalm 112:9
He gives generously to the poor; his righteousness endures forever; his horn is exalted in honor.
Luke 6:30
Keep on giving to everyone who asks you for something, and if anyone takes what is yours, do not insist on getting it back.
1 Timothy 6:18
They are to do good, to be rich in good actions, to be generous, and to share.
Seven
Job 5:19
"He will deliver you through six calamities; and calamity won't touch you throughout the seventh.
Proverbs 6:16
Here are six things that the LORD hates seven, in fact, are detestable to him:
Micah 5:5
And he will be our peace." "When the Assyrian invades our land, trampling through our palaces, we will raise up seven shepherds against him, even eight significant men.
Matthew 18:22
Jesus told him, "I tell you, not just seven times, but 77 times!
Luke 17:4
Even if he sins against you seven times in a day and comes back to you seven times and says, "I repent,' you must forgive him."
General references
Leviticus 19:25
But on the fifth year, you may eat its fruits to increase its produce for you."
Proverbs 3:10
so your barns will be filled with abundance, and your vats will burst open with new wine.
Matthew 5:42
Give to the person who asks you for something, and do not turn away from the person who wants to borrow something from you."