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International Standard Version
Isn't it to share your bread with the hungry, and to bring the homeless poor into your house; when you see the naked, to cover him with clothing, and not to raise yourself up from your own flesh and blood?"
New American Standard Bible
And
When you see the
And not to
King James Version
Is it not to deal thy bread to the hungry, and that thou bring the poor that are cast out to thy house? when thou seest the naked, that thou cover him; and that thou hide not thyself from thine own flesh?
Holman Bible
to bring the poor and homeless into your house,
to clothe the naked when you see him,
and not to ignore
A Conservative Version
Is it not to deal thy bread to a hungry man, and that thou bring the poor who are cast out to thy house, when thou see a naked man, that thou cover him, and that thou not hide thyself from thine own flesh?
American Standard Version
Is it not to deal thy bread to the hungry, and that thou bring the poor that are cast out to thy house? when thou seest the naked, that thou cover him; and that thou hide not thyself from thine own flesh?
Amplified
“Is it not to divide your bread with the hungry
And bring the homeless poor into the house;
When you see the naked, that you cover him,
And not to hide yourself from [the needs of] your own flesh and blood?
Bible in Basic English
Is it not to give your bread to those in need, and to let the poor who have no resting-place come into your house? to put a robe on the unclothed one when you see him, and not to keep your eyes shut for fear of seeing his flesh?
Darby Translation
Is it not to deal thy bread to the hungry, and that thou bring to thy house the needy wanderers; when thou seest the naked, that thou cover him; and that thou hide not thyself from thine own flesh?
Julia Smith Translation
Is it not to break thy bread to the hungry, and thou shalt bring the wandering poor to thy house? when thou shalt see the naked and cover him; and thou shalt not hide from thy flesh.
King James 2000
Is it not to share your bread with the hungry, and that you bring the poor that are cast out to your house? when you see the naked, that you cover him; and that you hide not yourself from your own flesh?
Lexham Expanded Bible
[Is it] not to break your bread for the hungry? You must bring {home} [the] poor, [the] homeless. When you see [the] naked, you must cover him, and you must not hide yourself from your {relatives}.
Modern King James verseion
Is it not to break your bread to the hungry, and that you should bring home the wandering poor? When will you see the naked and cover him; and you will not hide yourself from your own flesh?
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Yea, and to break the bread to the hungry; and to bring the poor that are harborless unto house; and when thou seest a naked, that thou clothe him and that thou shouldest withdraw thyself from helping thine own flesh?
NET Bible
I want you to share your food with the hungry and to provide shelter for homeless, oppressed people. When you see someone naked, clothe him! Don't turn your back on your own flesh and blood!
New Heart English Bible
Isn't it to distribute your bread to the hungry, and that you bring the poor who are cast out to your house? When you see the naked, that you cover him; and that you not hide yourself from your own flesh?
The Emphasized Bible
Is it not to break unto the hungry, thy bread, And the thrust-out oppressed, that thou bring into a home, - When thou seest one naked, that thou cover him, And from thine own flesh, shalt not hide thyself?
Webster
Is it not to deal thy bread to the hungry, and that thou shouldst bring the poor that are cast out to thy house? when thou seest the naked, that thou shouldst cover him; and that thou shouldst not hide thyself from thy own flesh?
World English Bible
Isn't it to distribute your bread to the hungry, and that you bring the poor who are cast out to your house? When you see the naked, that you cover him; and that you not hide yourself from your own flesh?
Youngs Literal Translation
Is it not to deal to the hungry thy bread, And the mourning poor bring home, That thou seest the naked and cover him, And from thine own flesh hide not thyself?
Themes
Alms » Commandments and practices concerning
Benevolence » The duty of » The prophet's words
Fasting » Spirit of, explained
Liberality » Should be exercised » Toward the poor
Liberality » Should be exercised » In relieving the destitute
Love to man » Should be exhibited in » Clothing the naked
Social duties » Sympathy the marks of true » Benevolence
Social duties » Benevolence, the duty of » The prophet's words
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Isaiah 58:7
Verse Info
Context Readings
True Fasts And Sabbaths
6 Isn't this the fast that I have been choosing: to loose the bonds of injustice, and to untie the cords of the yoke, and to let the oppressed go free, and to break every yoke? 7 Isn't it to share your bread with the hungry, and to bring the homeless poor into your house; when you see the naked, to cover him with clothing, and not to raise yourself up from your own flesh and blood?" 8 "Then your light will break forth like the dawn, and your healing will spring up quickly; and your vindication will go before you, and the glory of the LORD will guard your back.
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Cross References
Ezekiel 18:7
if he doesn't oppress anyone, but instead returns the debtor's security for his debt, if he doesn't rob anyone, but instead shares his food with the hungry and gives clothes to those who are naked,
Isaiah 58:10
if you pour yourself out for the hungry and satisfy the needs of afflicted souls, then your light will rise in darkness, and your night will be like noonday.
Ezekiel 18:16
doesn't oppress anyone, doesn't take possession of a debtor's pledge, or doesn't steal, but instead shares his food with the hungry, gives clothes to those who are naked,
Luke 3:11
He answered them, "The person who has two coats must share with the one who doesn't have any, and the person who has food must do the same."
Nehemiah 5:5
Now our bodies are no different than the bodies of our relatives, and our children are like their children. Nevertheless, we're about to force our sons and daughters into slavery, and some of our daughters are already in bondage. It's beyond our power to do anything about it, because our fields and vineyards belong to others."
Isaiah 16:3-4
"Give us advice; reach a decision! Cast your shadow as if night had come at high noon. Shelter the fugitives, And don't betray a single refugee.
1 John 3:17-18
Whoever has earthly possessions and notices a brother in need and yet withholds his compassion from him, how can the love of God be present in him?
Genesis 18:2-5
he glanced up and saw three men standing there, not far from him. As soon as he noticed them, Abraham ran from the tent entrance to greet them and bowed low to the ground.
Genesis 19:2
and said, "Look, my lords! Please come inside your servant's house, wash your feet, and spend the night. Then you can get up early and be on your way." But they responded, "No, we would rather spend the night in the town square."
Genesis 19:14
Lot then went out and told his sons-in-law (they had married his daughters), "Get out of here! The LORD is going to destroy this city!" But his sons-in-law thought he was joking.
Judges 9:2
"Ask all the "lords" of Shechem, "What's better for you? That 70 men, each of them Jerubbaal's sons, rule over you? Or that one man rule over you?' Keep in mind that I'm like your own close relative."
Judges 19:20-21
The old man replied, "Don't be alarmed. I'll take care of all your needs. Just don't spend the night in the public square."
2 Chronicles 28:15
After this, some men who were chosen by name took charge of the captives, clothed those who were naked with clothes appropriated from the war booty, gave them clothes and sandals, fed them, gave them something to drink, anointed them with oil, provided those who weren't able to walk with donkeys to ride on, and took them back to their relatives at Jericho, the city of palm trees. Then they returned to Samaria.
Job 22:7
You've neglected to give water to the weary, and you've withheld food from the hungry.
Job 31:18-21
(even a poor man had grown up with me as if I were his father, and even though I had guided the widow from the time I was born),
Psalm 112:9
He gives generously to the poor; his righteousness endures forever; his horn is exalted in honor.
Proverbs 22:9
Whoever is generous will be blessed, for he shares his food with the poor.
Proverbs 25:21
If your enemy hungers, give him food to eat; and if he thirsts, give him water to drink.
Proverbs 28:27
Whoever gives to the poor will never lack, but whoever shuts his eyes to their poverty will be cursed.
Ecclesiastes 11:1-2
Spread your bread on the water after a while you will find it.
Daniel 4:27
Therefore, your majesty, may my advice be acceptable to you: Stop your sinning, do what's right, and put a stop to your wickedness by showing kindness to the oppressed. Perhaps your tranquility will continue."
Matthew 25:35-45
because I was hungry, and you gave me something to eat. I was thirsty, and you gave me something to drink. I was a stranger, and you welcomed me.
Luke 10:26-36
Jesus answered him, "What is written in the Law? What do you read there?"
Luke 11:41
So give what is inside to the poor, and then everything will be clean for you.
Luke 19:8
Later, Zacchaeus stood up and announced to the Lord, "Look! I'm giving half of my possessions to the destitute, and if I have accused anyone falsely, I'm repaying four times as much as I owe."
Acts 16:15
When she and her family were baptized, she urged us, "If you are convinced that I am a believer in the Lord, come and stay at my home." And she continued to insist that we do so.
Acts 16:34
He brought Paul and Silas upstairs into his house and set food before them. He was thrilled, as was his household, to believe in God.
Romans 12:13
Supply the needs of the saints. Extend hospitality to strangers.
Romans 12:20-21
But "if your enemy is hungry, feed him. For if he is thirsty, give him a drink. If you do this, you will pile burning coals on his head."
2 Corinthians 9:6-10
Remember this: The person who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and the person who sows generously will also reap generously.
1 Timothy 5:10
She must be well known for her good actions as a woman who has raised children, welcomed strangers, washed the saints' feet, helped the suffering, and devoted herself to doing good in every way.
Hebrews 13:2-3
Stop neglecting to show hospitality to strangers, for by showing hospitality some have had angels as their guests without being aware of it.
James 2:15-16
Suppose a brother or sister does not have any clothes or daily food