The concept of nourishment in the Bible extends beyond physical sustenance to include spiritual and emotional support. Nourishment is often depicted as a divine provision, reflecting God's care and sustenance for His creation.

Physical Nourishment:

In the Bible, God is frequently portrayed as the provider of physical nourishment. In Genesis 1:29, God provides food for humanity: "Then God said, 'Behold, I have given you every seed-bearing plant on the face of all the earth and every tree whose fruit contains seed. They will be yours for food.'" This provision underscores God's role as the sustainer of life.

The Israelites' journey through the wilderness further illustrates God's provision of physical nourishment. In Exodus 16:12, God promises to provide manna: "I have heard the grumbling of the Israelites. Tell them, 'At twilight you will eat meat, and in the morning you will be filled with bread. Then you will know that I am the LORD your God.'" This miraculous sustenance was a daily reminder of God's faithfulness and care.

Spiritual Nourishment:

Spiritual nourishment is a central theme in the Bible, emphasizing the importance of God's Word and presence in sustaining the believer's soul. In Deuteronomy 8:3, Moses reminds the Israelites of their dependence on God: "He humbled you, causing you to hunger and then feeding you with manna, which neither you nor your fathers had known, to teach you that man does not live on bread alone but on every word that comes from the mouth of the LORD."

Jesus Christ, in the New Testament, identifies Himself as the source of spiritual nourishment. In John 6:35, He declares, "I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to Me will never hunger, and whoever believes in Me will never thirst." This statement highlights the sufficiency of Christ in meeting the deepest needs of the human soul.

Emotional and Relational Nourishment:

The Bible also addresses the need for emotional and relational nourishment. In Ephesians 5:29, Paul uses the metaphor of nourishment to describe the care one should have for their spouse: "After all, no one ever hated his own body, but he nourishes and cherishes it, just as Christ does the church." This passage underscores the importance of nurturing relationships with love and care, reflecting Christ's love for the church.

Divine Care and Provision:

Throughout Scripture, God's nourishing care is depicted as a reflection of His character. In Psalm 23:1-2, David writes, "The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters." This imagery of a shepherd providing for his sheep illustrates God's attentive and sustaining care for His people.

In conclusion, the biblical concept of nourishment encompasses God's provision for physical, spiritual, and emotional needs. It serves as a reminder of His faithfulness and the sufficiency of His Word and presence in the lives of believers.1625. ektrepho -- to bring up to maturity, to nourish
... Word Origin from ek and trepho Definition to bring up to maturity, to nourish
NASB Word Usage bring (1), nourishes (1). bring up, nourish. ...
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Good-Will Exists Especially in the Church, and Nourishes Kindred ...
... Good-will exists especially in the Church, and nourishes kindred virtues.?
Good-will exists especially in the Church, and nourishes kindred virtues. 170. ...
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Whether the Sacramental Species Can Nourish?
... is not this bread that enters into our body, but the bread of everlasting life,
which supports the substance of our soul." But whatever nourishes enters into ...
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Of the Intestines in Man, and their Use.
... Since, therefore, there are in man two receptacles,"one of the air which nourishes
the soul, [1890] the other of the food which nourishes the body,"there ...
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The Sixth and Last Point which I am Told that He Brings against Me ...
... words which are found in Origen's third book: "We may say that the soul loves that
flesh which is to see the salvation of God, that it nourishes and cherishes ...
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Whether Faith is Infused into Man by God?
... xiv) that "science begets faith in us, and nourishes, defends and strengthens it."
Now those things which science begets in us seem to be acquired rather than ...
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To Daniella of Orvieto Clothed with the Habit of St. Dominic
... As it is an-hungered, so it feeds thereon; yes, the soul nourishes itself on
charity for the neighbour, for whom it has a hungry desire. ...
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That Holy Complacency Gives Our Heart to God, and Makes us Feel a ...
... possession in desire, finding a way to satiate desire by a holy presence, and yet
to make it live by the greatness of its excellence, which nourishes in all ...
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Eucharistic Doctrine.
... order of the words "our blood and flesh" is not accidental, but answers to the process
of assimilation, in which the digested food first nourishes the blood ...
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Ephesians iv. 17
... "But," say they, "he nourishes the plants and the seeds." What then, at that
rate is not the very dung a god? for even that also nourishes. ...
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Works and Letters of St. Ambrose
... mentioned feast? Chapter XXXIII. Good-will exists especially in the Church,
and nourishes kindred virtues.? Chapter XXXIV. Some ...
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Nourishes (3 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Nourishes (3 Occurrences). Matthew 6 ... the forest.
He plants a fir tree, and the rain nourishes it. (WEB RSV). ...
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Nourisher (1 Occurrence)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (n.) One who, or that which, nourishes.
Multi-Version Concordance Nourisher (1 Occurrence). Ruth 4:15 And ...
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Nourish (16 Occurrences)
... Matthew 6:26 Look at the birds of the heaven, that they sow not, nor reap, nor
gather into granaries, and your heavenly Father nourishes them. ...
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Nurse (23 Occurrences)
... 1. (n.) One who nourishes; a person who supplies food, tends, or brings up; as:
(a) A woman who has the care of young children; especially, one who suckles an ...
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Nurture (1 Occurrence)
... 1. (n.) The act of nourishing or nursing; bringing up; early education. 2. (n.)
That which nourishes; food; diet. 3. (vt) To feed; to nourish. ...
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Nourisheth (2 Occurrences)

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Land (19790 Occurrences)
... it is a happy contention of the seasons, as if each of them claimed this country;
for it not only nourishes different sorts of autumnal fruit beyond men's ...
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Genneseret
... it is a happy contention of the seasons, as if each of them claimed this country;
for it not only nourishes different sorts of autumnal fruit beyond men's ...
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Granaries (7 Occurrences)
... Matthew 6:26 Look at the birds of the heaven, that they sow not, nor reap, nor
gather into granaries, and your heavenly Father nourishes them. ...
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Gennesaret (3 Occurrences)
... it is a happy contention of the seasons, as if each of them claimed this country;
for it not only nourishes different sorts of autumnal fruit beyond men's ...
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