What does the Bible say about world hunger?
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The Bible teaches that hunger is a grievous reality in a fallen world and calls God’s people to respond with compassionate, practical generosity while trusting God’s coming kingdom. Deuteronomy 15:11 commands openhanded care for the poor, and Isaiah 58:10 joins feeding the hungry with the worship God approves. Jesus identifies himself with those who hunger in Matthew 25:35, making mercy a serious fruit of genuine faith. James 2:15-16 warns that words without material help are empty, while Romans 12:20 extends such kindness even toward enemies. Believers should be rich in good works (1 Timothy 6:18), pray for daily provision, and hope in God’s promise that his redeemed people will hunger no more (Revelation 7:16).
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- Deuteronomy 15:11
For the poor will never cease out of the land: therefore I command you, saying, You shall surely open your hand to your brother, to your needy, and to your poor, in your land.
- Isaiah 58:10
and if you draw out your soul to the hungry, and satisfy the afflicted soul: then shall your light rise in darkness, and your obscurity be as the noonday;
- Matthew 25:35
for I was hungry, and you gave me food to eat; I was thirsty, and you gave me drink; I was a stranger, and you took me in;
- James 2:15-16
[15] And if a brother or sister is naked and in lack of daily food, [16] and one of you tells them, "Go in peace, be warmed and filled;" and yet you didn't give them the things the body needs, what good is it?
- Romans 12:20
Therefore "If your enemy is hungry, feed him. If he is thirsty, give him a drink. For in doing so, you will heap coals of fire on his head."
- 1 Timothy 6:18
that they do good, that they be rich in good works, that they be ready to distribute, willing to communicate;
- Matthew 7:7
"Ask, and it will be given you. Seek, and you will find. Knock, and it will be opened for you.
- Revelation 7:16
They will never be hungry, neither thirsty any more; neither will the sun beat on them, nor any heat;
- Matthew 5:6
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst after righteousness, For they shall be filled.
- Luke 1:53
He has filled the hungry with good things. He has sent the rich away empty.
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