Overview
The Bible addresses hunger across 8 verses, drawn from the New Testament. These passages cluster most in Matthew, Luke and Revelation. Closely related themes include Satan, Temptation, Christ, Character Of and Devil, the. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Jesus.
Key Bible verses about hunger
New Testament
Matthew
And when he had fasted forty days and forty nights, he was afterward an hungred.
And when the tempter came to him, he said, If thou be the Son of God, command that these stones be made bread.
But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.
Luke
Being forty days tempted of the devil. And in those days he did eat nothing: and when they were ended, he afterward hungered.
And the devil said unto him, If thou be the Son of God, command this stone that it be made bread.
And Jesus answered him, saying, It is written, That man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word of God.
Revelation
They shall hunger no more, neither thirst any more; neither shall the sun light on them, nor any heat.
For the Lamb which is in the midst of the throne shall feed them, and shall lead them unto living fountains of waters: and God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes.
People in the Bible and hunger
Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying hunger for yourself
- Begin with Matthew 4:2, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Compare how Matthew, Luke and Revelation each treat the theme.
- Consider the lives of Jesus and how their stories intersect with it.
- Widen the study to related themes: Satan, Temptation, Christ, Character Of and Devil, the.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about hunger?
The Bible addresses hunger across 8 verses, drawn from the New Testament. These passages cluster most in Matthew, Luke and Revelation. Closely related themes include Satan, Temptation, Christ, Character Of and Devil, the. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Jesus.
How many Bible verses are about hunger?
The Bible references hunger in 8 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention hunger?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is Matthew 4:2: “And when he had fasted forty days and forty nights, he was afterward an hungred.”
Which people in the Bible are associated with hunger?
Jesus.
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