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
And he saith to them, 'Go, eat fat things, and drink sweet things, and sent portions to him for whom nothing is prepared, for to-day is holy to our Lord, and be not grieved, for the joy of Jehovah is your strength.'
Esther 9:19
Therefore the Jews of the villages, who are dwelling in cities of the villages, are making the fourteenth day of the month of Adar -- joy and banquet, and a good day, and of sending portions one to another.
Psalm 112:9
He hath scattered -- hath given to the needy, His righteousness is standing for ever, His horn is exalted with honour.
Luke 6:30
'And to every one who is asking of thee, be giving; and from him who is taking away thy goods, be not asking again;
1 Timothy 6:18
to do good, to be rich in good works, to be ready to impart, willing to communicate,
Seven
Job 5:19
In six distresses He delivereth thee, And in seven evil striketh not on thee.
Proverbs 6:16
These six hath Jehovah hated, Yea, seven are abominations to His soul.
Micah 5:5
And this one hath been peace, Asshur! when he doth come into our land, And when he doth tread in our palaces, We have raised against him seven shepherds, And eight anointed of man.
Matthew 18:22
Jesus saith to him, 'I do not say to thee till seven times, but till seventy times seven.
Luke 17:4
and if seven times in the day he may sin against thee, and seven times in the day may turn back to thee, saying, I reform; thou shalt forgive him.'
General references
Leviticus 19:25
And in the fifth year ye do eat its fruit -- to add to you its increase; I am Jehovah your God.
Proverbs 3:10
And filled are thy barns with plenty, And with new wine thy presses break forth.
Matthew 5:42
to him who is asking of thee be giving, and him who is willing to borrow from thee thou mayest not turn away.