Ecclesiastes 11:2

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Ecclesiastes 11:2

Give a portion to seven, and also to eight; for thou knowest not what evil shall be upon the earth.

A portion

1 Timothy 6:18

Seven

Luke 17:4

General references

Leviticus 19:25

Proverbs 3:10

Matthew 5:42

Bible References

A portion

Then he said to them, “Go, eat of the fat, drink of the sweet, and send portions to him who has nothing prepared; for this day is holy to our Lord. Do not be grieved, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.”

Therefore the Jews of the rural areas, who live in the rural towns, make the fourteenth day of the month Adar a

holiday for rejoicing and feasting and sending portions of food to one another.

He has given freely to the poor,

His righteousness endures forever;
His horn will be exalted in honor.

Give to everyone who asks of you, and whoever takes away what is yours, do not demand it back.

Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous and ready to share,

Seven

“From six troubles He will deliver you,
Even in seven evil will not touch you.

There are six things which the Lord hates,
Yes, seven which are an abomination to Him:

This One will be our peace.
When the Assyrian invades our land,
When he tramples on our citadels,
Then we will raise against him
Seven shepherds and eight leaders of men.

Jesus *said to him, “I do not say to you, up to seven times, but up to seventy times seven.

And if he sins against you seven times a day, and returns to you seven times, saying, ‘I repent,’ forgive him.”

General references

In the fifth year you are to eat of its fruit, that its yield may increase for you; I am the Lord your God.

So your barns will be filled with plenty
And your vats will overflow with new wine.

Give to him who asks of you, and do not turn away from him who wants to borrow from you.