Isaiah 58:7
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?
Cross-reference
Isaiah 58:6 precedes this verse, calling for breaking yokes — complementing the acts of charity here as components of true fasting.
In Isaiah 16:3, sheltering outcasts is commanded, similar to bringing the homeless poor into the house.
In Isaiah 16:4, providing shelter for Moabite refugees parallels the call to cover and house the needy.
Isaiah 1:15 states God hides his eyes from prayers when hands are full of injustice, directly echoing this chapter's theme.
In Matthew 25:35-40, Jesus lists feeding the hungry, clothing the naked, and welcoming strangers — directly mirroring the works of mercy in Isaiah 58:7.
Psalm 112:9 praises the righteous who distribute freely to the poor — echoing Isaiah 58:7's theme of sharing bread and clothing.
Proverbs 22:9 says the generous share their bread with the poor — a direct parallel to Isaiah 58:7's command to give food to the hungry.
Proverbs 28:27 promises blessing for giving to the poor — directly reinforcing Isaiah 58:7's call to share with the needy.
Ezekiel 18:7 lists giving bread to the hungry and clothing the naked — identical actions to those in Isaiah 58:7, describing righteous behavior.
Ezekiel 18:16 repeats the same duties of feeding the hungry and clothing the naked — strongly reinforcing Isaiah 58:7's ethic.
In 1 John 3:18, love must be in action, not just words, echoing the practical deeds here.
In Luke 3:11, John the Baptist says share your tunic and food with those who have none — a direct echo of Isaiah's commands to clothe and feed.
The Good Samaritan in Luke 10:26-36 exemplifies exactly the compassion Isaiah demands — sharing bread, clothing, and shelter with a stranger in need.
In Romans 12:13, Paul commands contributing to saints' needs and showing hospitality — directly echoing the same call to share with the hungry and homeless.
In Hebrews 13:2, hospitality to strangers is urged — matching Isaiah's command to bring the homeless poor into your house.
In James 2:15-16, James condemns saying 'go in peace' without providing food or clothing — directly echoing Isaiah 58:7's call to feed and clothe the needy.
In James 2:16, empty words without providing physical needs are condemned, reinforcing the call to action here.
In 1 John 3:17, ignoring a brother's need reveals lack of God's love, matching the command to care.
In Genesis 18:2-5, Abraham offers water and bread to strangers, exemplifying the hospitality commanded here.
In Genesis 19:2, Lot urges angels to stay overnight and washes their feet, showing sheltering care.
In 2 Chronicles 28:15, captured Israelites clothe the naked, feed the hungry, and provide transport — a historical example of Isaiah's commands in action.
Job 22:7 accuses Job of withholding bread and water — the opposite of the generous actions Isaiah 58:7 commands.
Job 31:18-21 describes caring for orphans, widows, and not eating alone — directly aligning with Isaiah 58:7's call to feed and clothe.
In Job 31:19, Job protests he never saw the needy lacking clothing — directly matching Isaiah's 'when you see the naked, cover him'.
In Job 31:20, Job adds that the poor blessed him for warming them with his fleece — continuing the same theme of clothing the needy.
In Judges 19:21, he provides food, water, and shelter for the traveler, directly fulfilling the commands here.
In Judges 19:20, the old man offers to supply all needs and prevent sleeping in the square, a model of hospitality.
In 1 Timothy 5:8, Paul stresses providing for relatives, directly echoing Isaiah's call not to hide from your own flesh and care for needy kin.
In 1 Timothy 6:18, Paul commands the rich to be generous and ready to share, a direct application of the charitable works in Isaiah 58:7.
In Acts 20:35, Paul quotes Jesus that giving is blessed, reinforcing the ethic of helping the weak seen in Isaiah 58:7.
Deuteronomy 24:19 requires leaving forgotten sheaves for the poor — identical to Isaiah's command to provide food for the hungry and homeless.
Deuteronomy 14:29 commands tithing for the Levite, stranger, orphan, and widow to eat and be satisfied — direct parallel to sharing bread with the hungry.
In Acts 2:45, the early church distributes possessions to meet needs, directly embodying the command to feed the hungry and shelter the poor in Isaiah 58:7.
In Luke 14:13, Jesus specifically invites the poor and disabled, mirroring the call to share with the needy in Isaiah 58:7.
Luke 6:30 calls for radical generosity to all who ask, mirroring the open-handed and selfless giving in this verse.
Leviticus 23:22 commands leaving gleanings for the poor and stranger — the same provision for the hungry that Isaiah 58:7 calls for.
2 Samuel 17:29 records people providing food to David's hungry, weary followers — an act of caring for the needy as Isaiah prescribes.
Ruth 2:14 shows Boaz sharing bread with Ruth, a poor foreigner — a concrete example of the generosity Isaiah demands.
Psalm 41:1 blesses those who consider the poor—the exact attitude Isaiah 58:7 commands toward the hungry and naked.
Job 31:15 affirms shared creation—the same ground as Isaiah 58:7's 'not hide from your own flesh'.
Proverbs 14:21 echoes this call to generosity, promising blessing for those who give to the poor.
Proverbs 19:17 reinforces this, teaching that giving to the poor is lending to the Lord, who will repay.
Job 31:32 describes opening doors to strangers—directly matching Isaiah 58:7's command to bring the homeless poor inside.
Job 24:7 depicts the naked poor without covering—the very condition Isaiah 58:7 calls God's people to remedy.
In Luke 19:8, Zacchaeus proves his repentance by giving half his goods to the poor — a concrete act of sharing bread as in Isaiah 58:7.
In Acts 16:34, the jailer brings Paul and Silas into his house and sets food before them — a concrete act of feeding the hungry and housing the needy.
Matthew 6:2 warns against ostentatious giving, contrasting with the sincere care for the needy commanded here.
In Romans 12:8, Paul lists contributing generously and acts of mercy as spiritual gifts, embodying the compassionate outreach of Isaiah 58:7.
Psalm 103:6 declares God's justice for the oppressed—the same needy group Isaiah 58:7 calls God's people to help.
Psalm 18:25 promises God's mercy to the merciful—reinforcing the reciprocal blessing behind Isaiah 58:7's acts of kindness.
Proverbs 11:25 promises blessing to the generous—the same principle underlying Isaiah 58:7's call to share bread and shelter.
In Hebrews 13:3, remembering prisoners and the mistreated parallels Isaiah's 'not hide from your own flesh' — extending care to the vulnerable.
In 1 Timothy 5:10, caring for the afflicted is listed among good works for widows — the same care for needy as in Isaiah 58:7.
In 2 Corinthians 9:6-10, Paul teaches that generous giving to the poor brings blessing — echoing the principle of sharing bread in Isaiah 58:7.
In Romans 12:20, Paul extends the command to feed the hungry even to enemies — broadening Isaiah 58:7's call to care for others.
Proverbs 25:21 instructs feeding an enemy, expanding the scope — same action of giving bread and water but to a different recipient than Isaiah 58:7's 'own flesh'.
In Luke 16:9, Jesus teaches using worldly wealth to help others, aligning with the generous giving urged in Isaiah 58:7, though the motive differs.
Job 30:25 shows Job grieving for the poor in trouble—echoing the compassion behind Isaiah 58:7's call to action.
In Luke 11:41, Jesus says giving alms makes everything clean — connecting inner purity with care for the poor, echoing Isaiah 58:7's link between fasting and mercy.
Psalm 37:21 contrasts the wicked who withhold with the righteous who give—illustrating the generosity Isaiah 58:7 requires.
In Daniel 4:27, Daniel urges the king to break off sins by showing mercy to the oppressed — the same call to care for the needy as in Isaiah 58:7.
Proverbs 24:11 expands the call to rescue those in mortal danger, a broader application of helping the needy.
In Acts 10:2, Cornelius gives alms generously, a practice that aligns with the charitable actions urged in Isaiah 58:7.