5 occurrences

'Famished' in the Bible

Esau said to Jacob, "Please feed me with that same red stew, for I am famished." Therefore his name was called Edom.

Verse ConceptsYielding To TemptationRequesting FoodRed BodiesPeople With Apt Names

When all the land of Egypt was famished, the people cried to Pharaoh for bread, and Pharaoh said to all the Egyptians, "Go to Joseph. What he says to you, do."

Verse ConceptsRequesting Food

His strength shall be famished. Calamity shall be ready at his side.

Verse ConceptsCynicismWithout Strength

Therefore my people go into captivity for lack of knowledge. Their honorable men are famished, and their multitudes are parched with thirst.

Verse ConceptsDangers Of IgnorancePoverty, SpiritualSuffering, Causes OfPeople Exiled

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Craving (27 instances)
Famish (2 instances)
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Starved (3 instances)