7 occurrences

'Appetite' in the Bible

The Lord satisfies the appetite of the righteous, but he thwarts the craving of the wicked.

Verse ConceptsProverbsRighteous, TheStomachsPlenty Through GodThe SoulRejectionA Good ManFeeding The Poorhunger

The righteous has enough food to satisfy his appetite, but the belly of the wicked lacks food.

Verse ConceptsEatingRighteous, TheStomachsPlenty Through GodShortagesBeing Contenthunger

A laborer's appetite works on his behalf, for his hunger urges him to work.

Verse ConceptsAppetite, PhysicalPhysical HungerMotivationhunger

The appetite of the wicked desires evil; his neighbor is shown no favor in his eyes.

Verse ConceptsMercy, HumanEvil Desiresnagging

The one whose appetite is satisfied loathes honey, but to the hungry mouth every bitter thing is sweet.

Verse ConceptsHoneyBitter FoodSweetnessMore Than EnoughBitternesshunger

Bible Theasaurus

Appetite (35 instances)
Concupiscence (3 instances)
Itching (3 instances)
Keenness (1 instance)

Reverse Interlinear

Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
נפשׁ 
Nephesh 
Usage: 753

שׁקק 
Shaqaq 
Usage: 6

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