8 occurrences

'Appetite' in the Bible

Meanwhile, certain riff-raff among the people had an insatiable appetite for food. As a result, they wept and turned back, and the Israelis cried out, "If only somebody would feed us some meat!

Verse ConceptsMixed MultitudeWhat Foreigners DoMourning In RegretGreedComplaining

That's why the place was named Kibroth-hattaavah, because they buried the people there who had an insatiable appetite for meat.

Verse ConceptsBurying placesGreed

"Since his appetite won't quit; he won't let anything escape his lust.

Verse ConceptsStoringTreasureIndigestionGreed

The appetite of the laborer motivates him; indeed, his hunger drives him on.

Verse ConceptsAppetite, PhysicalPhysical HungerMotivationhunger

Therefore Sheol's appetite has grown; it has opened its mouth beyond limit. Jerusalem's nobility and her multitudes will go there, along with her brawlers and whoever is reveling within her.

Verse ConceptsGrave, TheThe Glory Of ManThe Fact Of Death

Meanwhile, the dogs have a mighty appetite they can never get enough. And as for them, they are the shepherds who lack understanding; they have all turned to their own way, each one to his gain, each and every one.

Verse ConceptsGod's WaysProfitsWisdom, Human ImportanceInadequate ShepherdingCovetousness, Example OfSelfishness, Shown InSelfishness, Examples OfBeing Without UnderstandingGreed

Moreover, just as wine leads astray the proud and powerful man, he remains restless; he has expanded his appetite like the afterlife or death itself, he is never satisfied. He gathers to himself all of the nations, taking captive all of the people for himself."

Verse ConceptsCoveting, prohibition ofdissatisfactionAmbition, Warnings RegardingGrave, TheSatisfactionWorldly AmbitionCovetousness, Nature ofAlcohol ConsumptionEffect Of WineDealing With The NationsThe Fact Of Death

Bible Theasaurus

Appetite (35 instances)
Concupiscence (3 instances)
Itching (3 instances)
Keenness (1 instance)

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Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
נפשׁ 
Nephesh 
Usage: 753

שׁקק 
Shaqaq 
Usage: 6

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