Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Belly » Used figuratively for the seat of the affections
A man's belly is satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; with the increase of his lips is he satisfied.
One of themselves, a prophet of their own, has said, Cretans are always liars, evil wild beasts, lazy gluttons.
Should a wise man answer with windy knowledge, and fill his belly with the east wind,
Because he knew no rest in his craving, he shall save nought of what he most desired.
Man's spirit is the lamp of Jehovah, searching all the inner parts of the belly.
I heard, and my belly trembled; My lips quivered at the voice; Rottenness entered into my bones, and I trembled in my place, That I might rest in the day of distress, When their invader shall come up against the people.
He that believes on me, as the scripture has said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water.