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 he said unto them, Go your way, eat the fat, and drink the sweet wine, and send portions unto them for whom nothing is prepared: for this day is holy unto our Lord: neither be you grieved; for the joy of the LORD is your strength.
Esther 9:19
Therefore the Jews of the villages, that dwelt in the unwalled towns, made the fourteenth day of the month Adar a day of gladness and feasting, and a good day, and of sending presents one to another.
Psalm 112:9
He has dispersed, he has given to the poor; his righteousness endures forever; his strength shall be exalted with honor.
Luke 6:30
Give to every man that asks of you; and of him that takes away your goods ask them not again.
1 Timothy 6:18
That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to share;
Seven
Job 5:19
He shall deliver you in six troubles: yea, in seven there shall no evil touch you.
Proverbs 6:16
These six things does the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him:
Micah 5:5
And this one shall be the peace, when the Assyrian shall come into our land: and when he shall tread in our palaces, then shall we raise against him seven shepherds, and eight princely men.
Matthew 18:22
Jesus said unto him, I say not unto you, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven.
Luke 17:4
And if he trespasses against you seven times in a day, and seven times in a day turns again to you, saying, I repent; you shall forgive him.
General references
Leviticus 19:25
And in the fifth year shall you eat of the fruit thereof, that it may yield unto you its increase: I am the LORD your God.
Proverbs 3:10
So shall your barns be filled with plenty, and your presses shall burst out with new wine.
Matthew 5:42
Give to him that asks you, and from him that would borrow of you turn not away.