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 to them, "Go, eat festive food and drink sweet drinks, and send a share to those for whom nothing is prepared; for this day is holy to our lord. Do not be grieved because the joy of Yahweh is your refuge."
Esther 9:19
Therefore the Jews in the rural [areas], living in the rural towns, made the fourteenth month of Adar a day of joy and feasting, a festive day of giving gifts to each other.
Psalm 112:9
{He gives lavishly} to the needy; his righteousness endures forever. His horn rises high in honor.
Luke 6:30
Give to everyone who asks you, and from the one who takes away your things, do not ask for [them back].
1 Timothy 6:18
to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous, sharing freely,
Seven
Job 5:19
{From} six troubles he will deliver you, and in seven evil shall not touch you.
Proverbs 6:16
There are six [things] Yahweh hates, and seven [things are] abominations of his soul:
Micah 5:5
And this one will be peace. [As for] the Assyrian, when he comes into our land and when he treads on our fortresses, then we will raise up against him seven shepherds and eight leaders of men.
Matthew 18:22
Jesus said to him, "I do not say to you up to seven times, but up to seventy times seven!
Luke 17:4
And if he sins against you seven times in a day, and seven times he returns to you saying, 'I repent,' you must forgive him."
General references
Leviticus 19:25
And in the fifth year you shall eat its fruit to increase its yield for you; I [am] Yahweh your God.
Proverbs 3:10
and your barns shall be full of plenty, and your vats shall burst [with] new wine.
Matthew 5:42
Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you.