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 said to them, "Go and eat delicacies and drink sweet drinks and send portions to those for whom nothing is prepared. For this day is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength."
Esther 9:19
This is why the Jews who are in the rural country -- those who live in rural cities -- set aside the fourteenth day of the month of Adar as a holiday for happiness, banqueting, holiday, and sending gifts to one another.
Psalm 112:9
He generously gives to the needy; his integrity endures. He will be vindicated and honored.
Luke 6:30
Give to everyone who asks you, and do not ask for your possessions back from the person who takes them away.
1 Timothy 6:18
Tell them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, to be generous givers, sharing with others.
Seven
Job 5:19
He will deliver you from six calamities; yes, in seven no evil will touch you.
Proverbs 6:16
There are six things that the Lord hates, even seven things that are an abomination to him:
Micah 5:5
He will give us peace. Should the Assyrians try to invade our land and attempt to set foot in our fortresses, we will send against them seven shepherd-rulers, make that eight commanders.
Matthew 18:22
Jesus said to him, "Not seven times, I tell you, but seventy-seven times!
Luke 17:4
Even if he sins against you seven times in a day, and seven times returns to you saying, 'I repent,' you must forgive him."
General references
Leviticus 19:25
Then in the fifth year you may eat its fruit to add its produce to your harvest. I am the Lord your God.
Proverbs 3:10
then your barns will be filled completely, and your vats will overflow with new wine.
Matthew 5:42
Give to the one who asks you, and do not reject the one who wants to borrow from you.