Bible Verses About "What Is Fasting in the Bible"
Fasting is the biblical practice of abstaining from food for a spiritual purpose — to humble oneself, seek God's face, intercede in prayer, and intensify spiritual focus.
Fasting is the biblical practice of abstaining from food for a spiritual purpose — to humble oneself, seek God's face, intercede in prayer, and intensify spiritual focus.
"Moreover when ye fast, be not, as the hypocrites, of a sad countenance: for they disfigure their faces, that they may appear unto men to fast. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. But thou, when thou fastest, anoint thine head, and wash thy face; That thou appear not unto men to fast, but unto thy Father which is in secret: and thy Father, which seeth in secret, shall reward thee openly." — Matthew 6:16-18 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "What Is Fasting in the Bible?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"Moreover when ye fast, be not, as the hypocrites, of a sad countenance: for they disfigure their faces, that they may appear unto men to fast. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. But thou, when thou fastest, anoint thine head, and wash thy face; That thou appear not unto men to fast, but unto thy Father which is in secret: and thy Father, which seeth in secret, shall reward thee openly."
"Therefore also now, saith the LORD, turn ye even to me with all your heart, and with fasting, and with weeping, and with mourning."
"Is not this the fast that I have chosen? to loose the bands of wickedness, to undo the heavy burdens, and to let the oppressed go free, and that ye break every yoke?"
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