Ancient Wisdom Atlas

Motif

aid to fugitives with water and bread

aid_to_fugitives_with_water_and_bread

A motif of the Sacred Exchange and Reciprocity family. Every row below is a tagged passage; each rests on a quote in its source text.

1 occurrences

1 traditions


biblical

  • The Bible, King James Version, Book 23: Isaiah The Bible, King James Version, Book 23: Isaiah / Book 23 Isaiah; lines 1476-1605 confidence: high

    In the burden upon Arabia, Dedanim lodge in the forest; Tema’s inhabitants bring water and bread to fugitives from sword, bow, and war; Kedar’s glory and warriors will diminish within a year because the LORD has spoken.

    Tema’s inhabitants bring water to the thirsty and bread to the one who fled from weapons and war.

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