Isaiah 32:8

But the liberal deviseth liberal things; and by liberal things shall he stand.

Cross-reference

Acts 11:29 Parallel

Acts 11:29 records the believers' relief offering to Judea—a corporate act of noble generosity.

Acts 9:39 Parallel

Acts 9:39 recounts Tabitha's charitable works—a real-life example of the noble, generous life.

In 2 Corinthians 9:6-11, Paul promises God's blessing on generous giving — illustrating the noble deeds that flow from noble plans.

Luke 6:33–35 Related theme

Luke 6:33-35 calls for loving enemies and lending freely—a radical form of the noble deeds Isaiah commends.

Proverbs 11:24 contrasts the generous giver with the miser—same contrast as noble versus scoundrel here.

Psalm 112:9 Parallel

Psalm 112:9 describes the righteous who distribute freely to the poor—a direct portrait of the noble person.

Job 31:16-21 lists acts of generosity to the poor—mirroring the noble character that devises good.

2 Samuel 9:1-13 shows David's kindness to Mephibosheth—a concrete example of the noble deeds Isaiah praises.

In 2 Samuel 24:23, Araunah gives his threshing floor and oxen to David freely, a noble gift reflecting Isaiah 32:8's generous spirit.

Psalm 37:21 Parallel

In Psalm 37:21, the righteous give generously, directly paralleling Isaiah 32:8's description of the noble man's generous deeds.

In Nehemiah 5:17, Nehemiah hosts 150 people daily, a noble act of generosity that exemplifies Isaiah 32:8's noble character.

In 2 Chronicles 35:7, King Josiah gives lambs for Passover, a noble religious offering consistent with Isaiah 32:8's noble deeds.

In 2 Kings 4:10, the Shunammite woman prepares a room for Elisha, a noble act of hospitality echoing Isaiah 32:8's noble plans.

In 2 Samuel 17:28, Shobi, Machir, and Barzillai bring supplies to David's camp, showing noble provision as in Isaiah 32:8.

In 2 Samuel 9:9, David provides land and provisions for Mephibosheth, a noble act of kindness matching Isaiah 32:8's noble deeds.

In 1 Samuel 30:26, David sends gifts from plunder to Judah's elders, exemplifying the noble man's generous deeds in Isaiah 32:8.

Ruth 2:14 Parallel

In Ruth 2:14, Boaz invites Ruth to share his meal — a concrete example of noble kindness to a foreigner.

In Deuteronomy 24:19, leaving gleanings for the poor is a specific noble deed — a law embodying the generous spirit of the noble man.

In Deuteronomy 15:10, the command to give generously without a grudging heart directly parallels the noble man's generous deeds.

Proverbs 14:22 also contrasts devising good vs evil — those who plan noble things find steadfast love and faithfulness.

2 Corinthians 9:7 emphasizes cheerful giving — the noble's heart attitude behind doing good.

1 Timothy 6:18 commands the rich to be generous and ready to share — a practical expression of noble plans.

Romans 12:8 Parallel

Romans 12:8 exhorts contributing with generosity — a specific noble deed aligned with the noble's mindset.

Acts 20:35 Parallel

Acts 20:35 quotes Jesus: 'more blessed to give than receive' — a noble action that flows from devising good.

In Genesis 18:6, Abraham's hurried hospitality to three visitors exemplifies the noble man's generous, spontaneous service.

Proverbs 22:9 shows the generous man blessed for feeding the poor — a practical outworking of the noble's good plans.

Ruth 3:15 Parallel

In Ruth 3:15, Boaz gives Ruth six measures of barley — another generous act of a noble man providing for the needy.

In Genesis 24:44, Rebekah offers to draw water for camels — a selfless, noble deed of service to a stranger.

In Genesis 21:27, Abraham's gift of sheep and cattle seals a covenant — a noble act of peace and generosity.

In Genesis 24:25, Rebekah's family provides water and straw — a small but genuine act of hospitality to a stranger.