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 away now, and take the fat for your food and the sweet for your drink, and send some to him for whom nothing is made ready. This day is holy to our Lord. Let there be no grief in your hearts. The joy of Jehovah is your strong place.
Esther 9:19
So the Jews of the country places living in unwalled towns make the fourteenth day of the month Adar a day of feasting and joy and a good day, a day for sending offerings one to another.
Psalm 112:9
He gives freely to poor. His righteousness continues forever. His head is raised in honor.
Luke 6:30
Give to every one who asks of you and do not demand back your goods from he who takes from you.
1 Timothy 6:18
They should do good works and be rich in good works, that they are ready to distribute, willing to communicate.
Seven
Job 5:19
He will keep you safe from six troubles, and when the seventh one comes, no harm will touch you:
Proverbs 6:16
Jehovah hates these six things: Yes, seven are an abomination to him:
Micah 5:5
This man will be our peace. When the Assyrian invades our land and tramples our palaces we will raise against him seven shepherds, and eight leaders of men.
Matthew 18:22
Jesus said to him: Not seven times; but seventy times seven.
Luke 17:4
If he sins against you seven times in one day and repents each time, you must forgive him.
General references
Leviticus 19:25
You may eat the fruit in the fifth year. Do this to make the trees produce more for you. I am Jehovah your God.
Proverbs 3:10
Your barns will be filled with plenty. Your vats will overflow with new wine.
Matthew 5:42
Give to those who ask. Lend to those who borrow.