Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Belly » Used figuratively for the seat of the affections
A man's belly shall be filled with the fruit of his mouth. With the increase of his lips he shall be satisfied.
A certain man of themselves, a prophet of their own, said, Cretans are always liars, evil beasts, lazy bellies.
Should a wise man make answer with vain knowledge, and fill himself with the east wind?
Because he knew no quietness within him, he shall not save any of that in which he delights.
The spirit of man is the lamp of LORD, searching all his innermost parts.
I heard, and my body trembled. My lips quivered at the voice. Rottenness enters into my bones, and I tremble in my place, because I must wait quietly for the day of trouble, for the coming up of the people who invade us.
He who believes in me, as the scripture has said, out of his belly will flow rivers of living water.