“And if thou draw out thy soul to the hungry, and satisfy the afflicted soul.”
- Date
- 1611
- English wording
- King James Version translation committees · from Biblical Hebrew / Aramaic / Koine Greek
Meaning of “And if thou draw out thy soul to…”
The line places human flourishing inside mutual care: strength, resources, attention, or opportunity become responsibilities toward other people.
Where does it come from?
Isaiah 58:10 in the King James Version.