Genesis 1:29

New International Reader's Version

Then God said, “I am giving you every plant on the face of the whole earth that produces its own seeds. I am giving you every tree that has fruit with seeds in it. All of them will be given to you for food.

Cross References

Genesis 2:16

The Lord God gave the man a command. He said, “You may eat fruit from any tree in the garden.

Genesis 6:21

Take every kind of food that you will need. Store it away as food for you and them.”

Genesis 9:3

Everything that lives and moves about will be food for you. I have already given you the green plants for food. Now I am giving you everything.

Job 36:31

The rain he sends makes things grow for the nations. He provides them with plenty of food.

Psalm 111:5

He provides food for those who have respect for him. He remembers his covenant forever.

Psalm 115:16

The highest heavens belong to the Lord. But he has given the earth to human beings.

Psalm 136:25

He gives food to every creature. His faithful love continues forever.

Psalm 146:7

He stands up for those who are treated badly. He gives food to hungry people. The Lord sets prisoners free.

Psalm 147:9

He provides food for the cattle. He provides for the young ravens when they cry out.

Psalm 24:1

The earth belongs to the Lord. And so does everything in it. The world belongs to him. And so do all those who live in it.

Isaiah 33:16

People like that will be kept safe. It will be as if they were living on high mountains. It will be as if they were living in a mountain fort. They will have all the food they need. And they will never run out of water.”

Hosea 2:8

She wouldn’t admit that I was the one who gave her everything she had. I provided her with grain, olive oil and fresh wine. I gave her plenty of silver and gold. But she used it to make statues of Baal.

Matthew 6:11

Give us today our daily bread.

Acts 14:17

But he has given proof of what he is like. He has shown kindness by giving you rain from heaven. He gives you crops in their seasons. He provides you with plenty of food. He fills your hearts with joy.”

Acts 17:28

‘In him we live and move and exist.’ As some of your own poets have also said, ‘We are his children.’

1 Timothy 4:3

They do not allow people to get married. They order them not to eat certain foods. But God created those foods. So people who believe and know the truth should receive them and give thanks for them.

1 Timothy 6:17

Command people who are rich in this world not to be proud. Tell them not to put their hope in riches. Wealth is so uncertain. Command those who are rich to put their hope in God. He richly provides us with everything to enjoy.