6 Bible Verses About Nourishment

And take thou unto thee of all food that is eaten, and thou shalt gather it to thee; and it shall be for food for thee, and for them.

Genesis 6:21KJV

And make me savoury meat, such as I love, and bring it to me, that I may eat; that my soul may bless thee before I die.

Genesis 27:4KJV

And he took butter, and milk, and the calf which he had dressed, and set it before them; and he stood by them under the tree, and they did eat.

Genesis 18:8KJV

And there will I nourish thee; for yet there are five years of famine; lest thou, and thy household, and all that thou hast, come to poverty.

Genesis 45:11KJV

And Joseph nourished his father, and his brethren, and all his father’s household, with bread, according to their families.

Genesis 47:12KJV

Now therefore fear ye not: I will nourish you, and your little ones. And he comforted them, and spake kindly unto them.

Genesis 50:21KJV
These sacred texts reveal nourishment not merely as sustenance for the body, but as the vital sustenance for the very soul, the mind, and the spirit. They guide us beyond the temporal needs that occupy our daily strivings towards a deeper hunger, a thirst for divine truth and presence that truly sustains. The bread offered is wisdom, the drink is living water, the essential food is God's word dwelling within us. Let these passages urge us constantly towards that table where true life is found, reminding us that growth in faith and understanding is the essential cultivation of our inner being. To feed upon these truths is to cultivate the flourishing garden of the soul, yielding fruits of grace and purpose for the journey laid before us. Let us continually seek this essential repast, this blessed communion that fortifies us for every need.

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