Thematic Bible: Appetites


Thematic Bible



How we remember the fish that we used to eat in Egypt for free! And the cucumbers, melons, leeks, onions, and garlic! Verse ConceptsCucumbersFruitFishesVegetablesLooking BackwardPeople RememberingFree Of ChargeComplainingFish

The appetite of the laborer motivates him; indeed, his hunger drives him on. Verse ConceptsAppetite, PhysicalPhysical HungerMotivationhunger

The positive words that a man speaks fill his stomach; he will be satisfied with what his lips produce. Verse ConceptsHarvestLipsMouthsStomachsPowers Of SpeechBeing Positive

Put a knife to your own throat, if you have a big appetite. Verse ConceptsKnifesDelight, God ExpressingKnivesDietsOverweightObesityEtiquetteovereating

"They struck me," you will say, "but I never felt it. They beat me, but I never knew it When will I wake up? I want another drink." Verse ConceptsAlcoholInsensibilityAccepting BeatingsAbsence Of FeelingWake Up!AlcoholicsOvercomingHurtFeeling Losthurtingdrunkards

Every person works for his own self-interests, but his desires remain unsatisfied. Verse ConceptsBeing UnsatisfiedFamine ComingWorking For FoodFamine Will ComeAddictioneffort

as when a hungry man dreams he eats, but wakes up still hungry; or when a thirsty man dreams he drinks, but wakes up faint, with his thirst unquenched. So will it be with the hordes of all the nations that fight against Mount Zion. Verse ConceptsBad DreamsAppetite, PhysicalPhysical HungerBeing UnsatisfiedLike A Dream

""Come!' they say, "let's have some wine, and let's fill ourselves with strong drink! Then, tomorrow will be like today, or even much better!'" Verse ConceptsAbundance, MaterialFalse ConfidenceExcessWineSelf DelusionStrong DrinkFake Friendstomorrowbeeralcoholismdrunkards


No, I keep on disciplining my body, making it serve me so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not somehow be disqualified. Verse ConceptsLicentiousnessCastawaysBodyAsceticism, TypesLustMortificationSelf DisciplineConduct, ProperDietsMinisters, Should BeBeating OneselfMaking SlavesslaveryRacetrainingmyself

Then Jesus told his disciples, "That's why I'm telling you to stop worrying about your life what you will eat or about your body what you will wear, Verse ConceptsTemporal BlessingsWorrySeeking FoodProvision For The BodyLiving SoulsChrist Speaking To DisciplesDo Not Be AnxiousInstruction About ClothesNot WorryingWorryingTaking Care Of Your Bodyanxious


Whenever you sit down to dine with a ruler, carefully think about what is before you. Put a knife to your own throat, if you have a big appetite.

If you find some honey, eat only what you need. Take too much, and you'll vomit. Verse ConceptsExcessSelf DenialDietsOverweightObesityHoneyMore Than EnoughCandyovereating

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