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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0;"/><title>Topical Bible: True Fasting Defined</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/t/true_fasting_defined.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/newtopical.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/topical/vmenus/isaiah/58-6.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmcde/f/fasting.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/topical/">Topical</a> > True Fasting Defined</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/topical/t/true_fasting_and_worship.htm" title="True Fasting and Worship">◄</a> True Fasting Defined <a href="/topical/t/true_fasting_vs._hypocrisy.htm" title="True Fasting vs. Hypocrisy">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse">Jump to: <a href="#sub" title="Subtopics">Subtopics</a> • <a href="#rel" title="Related Terms">Terms</a></div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><a name="te" id="te"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Encyclopedia</div><b>Introduction</b><br><br>Fasting, a spiritual discipline practiced throughout biblical history, is often associated with prayer, repentance, and seeking God's guidance. The Bible provides a comprehensive understanding of true fasting, emphasizing its spiritual significance over mere ritualistic observance. This entry explores the biblical definition of true fasting, drawing from key scriptural passages and principles.<br><br><b>Old Testament Insights</b><br><br>The Old Testament provides foundational insights into the practice of fasting. In the book of Isaiah, the prophet addresses the Israelites' misunderstanding of fasting. <a href="/isaiah/58-6.htm">Isaiah 58:6-7</a> declares, "Is not this the fast that I have chosen: to break the chains of wickedness, to untie the cords of the yoke, to set the oppressed free, and to break every yoke? Is it not to share your bread with the hungry, to bring the poor and homeless into your home, to clothe the naked when you see him, and not to turn away from your own flesh and blood?"<br><br>This passage highlights that true fasting is not merely abstaining from food but involves acts of justice, mercy, and compassion. It calls for a transformation of the heart, leading to actions that reflect God's love and righteousness.<br><br><b>Fasting and Repentance</b><br><br>Fasting is often linked with repentance in the Old Testament. In the book of Joel, the prophet calls the people to return to God with all their hearts, "with fasting, weeping, and mourning" (<a href="/joel/2-12.htm">Joel 2:12</a>). This call to repentance underscores the importance of fasting as a means of humbling oneself before God, acknowledging sin, and seeking His forgiveness.<br><br>The account of Jonah and the city of Nineveh further illustrates this connection. When Jonah proclaimed God's impending judgment, the people of Nineveh believed God, declared a fast, and put on sackcloth as a sign of their repentance (<a href="/jonah/3-5.htm">Jonah 3:5</a>). Their genuine repentance, accompanied by fasting, led to God's mercy and the sparing of their city.<br><br><b>New Testament Perspectives</b><br><br>In the New Testament, Jesus provides further clarity on the nature of true fasting. In the Sermon on the Mount, He instructs His followers on the proper attitude and approach to fasting. <a href="/matthew/6-16.htm">Matthew 6:16-18</a> states, "When you fast, do not be somber like the hypocrites, for they disfigure their faces to show men they are fasting. Truly I tell you, they already have their reward. But when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face, so that your fasting will not be obvious to men, but only to your Father, who is unseen. And your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you."<br><br>Jesus emphasizes that fasting should be a private act of devotion, directed towards God rather than seeking human approval. It is an expression of sincere faith and dependence on God, rather than a public display of piety.<br><br><b>Fasting and Spiritual Growth</b><br><br>The New Testament also associates fasting with spiritual growth and empowerment. In <a href="/acts/13-2.htm">Acts 13:2-3</a> , the early church leaders fasted and prayed before commissioning Barnabas and Saul for missionary work: "While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, 'Set apart for Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.' So after they had fasted and prayed, they laid their hands on them and sent them off."<br><br>This passage illustrates that fasting, combined with prayer, can lead to greater sensitivity to the Holy Spirit's guidance and empowerment for ministry. It is a means of seeking God's will and preparing for His work.<br><br><b>Conclusion</b><br><br>The biblical definition of true fasting transcends mere abstinence from food. It is a holistic practice that involves repentance, humility, justice, and a sincere pursuit of God's presence and will. True fasting aligns the believer's heart with God's purposes, leading to spiritual renewal and transformation.</div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/f/fasting.htm">Fasting</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/f/fasting_by_paul,_at_the_time_of_his_conversion.htm">Fasting by Paul, at the Time of his Conversion</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/f/fasting_for_the_chastening_of_the_soul.htm">Fasting for the Chastening of the Soul</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/f/fasting_for_the_humbling_of_the_soul.htm">Fasting for the Humbling of the Soul</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/f/fasting_in_babylon,_with_prayer_for_divine_deliverance_and_guidance.htm">Fasting in Babylon, With Prayer for Divine Deliverance and Guidance</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/f/fasting_in_his_zeal_for_zion.htm">Fasting in his Zeal for Zion</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/f/fasting_in_prayer_for_himself_and_his_adversaries.htm">Fasting in Prayer for Himself and his Adversaries</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/f/fasting_in_times_of_bereavement_of_abner's_death.htm">Fasting in Times of Bereavement of Abner's Death</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/f/fasting_in_times_of_bereavement_of_david,_at_the_time_of_saul's_death.htm">Fasting in Times of Bereavement of David, at the Time of Saul's Death</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/f/fasting_in_times_of_bereavement_of_the_people_of_jabesh-gilead,_for_saul_and_his_sons.htm">Fasting in Times of Bereavement of the People of Jabesh-Gilead, for Saul and his Sons</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/f/fasting_of_ahab,_when_elijah_prophesied_the_destruction_of_himself_and_his_house.htm">Fasting of Ahab, when Elijah Prophesied the Destruction of Himself and his House</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/f/fasting_of_darius,_when_he_put_daniel_in_the_lions'_den.htm">Fasting of Darius, when he Put Daniel in the Lions' Den</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/f/fasting_of_ezra,_on_account_of_the_idolatrous_marriages_of_the_jews.htm">Fasting of Ezra, on Account of the Idolatrous Marriages of the Jews</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/f/fasting_of_hypocrites--boasted_of,_before_god.htm">Fasting of Hypocrites: Boasted of, Before God</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/f/fasting_of_hypocrites--described.htm">Fasting of Hypocrites: Described</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/f/fasting_of_hypocrites--ostentatious.htm">Fasting of Hypocrites: Ostentatious</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/f/fasting_of_hypocrites--rejected.htm">Fasting of Hypocrites: Rejected</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/f/fasting_of_jehoshaphat,_at_the_time_of_the_invasion_of_the_confederated_armies_of_the_canaanites_and_syrians.htm">Fasting of Jehoshaphat, at the Time of the Invasion of the Confederated Armies of the Canaanites and Syrians</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/f/fasting_of_nehemiah,_on_account_of_the_desolation_of_jerusalem_and_the_temple.htm">Fasting of Nehemiah, on Account of the Desolation of Jerusalem and the Temple</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/f/fasting_of_saints_exemplified--anna.htm">Fasting of Saints Exemplified: Anna</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/f/fasting_of_saints_exemplified--apostles.htm">Fasting of Saints Exemplified: Apostles</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/f/fasting_of_saints_exemplified--christians.htm">Fasting of Saints Exemplified: Christians</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/f/fasting_of_saints_exemplified--cornelius.htm">Fasting of Saints Exemplified: Cornelius</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/f/fasting_of_saints_exemplified--daniel.htm">Fasting of Saints Exemplified: Daniel</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/f/fasting_of_saints_exemplified--david.htm">Fasting of Saints Exemplified: David</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/f/fasting_of_saints_exemplified--disciples_of_john.htm">Fasting of Saints Exemplified: Disciples of John</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/f/fasting_of_saints_exemplified--esther.htm">Fasting of Saints Exemplified: Esther</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/f/fasting_of_saints_exemplified--nehemiah.htm">Fasting of Saints Exemplified: Nehemiah</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/f/fasting_of_saints_exemplified--paul.htm">Fasting of Saints Exemplified: Paul</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/f/fasting_of_the_consecration_of_the_elders.htm">Fasting of the Consecration of the Elders</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/f/fasting_of_the_disciples,_at_the_time_of_the_consecration_of_barnabas_and_saul.htm">Fasting of the Disciples, at the Time of the Consecration of Barnabas and Saul</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/f/fasting_of_the_jews,_when_jeremiah_prophesied_against_judea_and_jerusalem.htm">Fasting of the Jews, when Jeremiah Prophesied Against Judea and Jerusalem</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/f/fasting_of_the_wicked--ahab.htm">Fasting of the Wicked: Ahab</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/f/fasting_of_the_wicked--elders_of_jezreel.htm">Fasting of the Wicked: Elders of Jezreel</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/f/fasting_of_the_wicked--pharisees.htm">Fasting of the Wicked: Pharisees</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/f/fasting--accompanied_by_confession_of_sin.htm">Fasting: Accompanied by Confession of Sin</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/f/fasting--accompanied_by_humiliation.htm">Fasting: Accompanied by Humiliation</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/f/fasting--accompanied_by_mourning.htm">Fasting: Accompanied by Mourning</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/f/fasting--accompanied_by_prayer.htm">Fasting: Accompanied by Prayer</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/f/fasting--afflictions.htm">Fasting: Afflictions</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/f/fasting--approaching_danger.htm">Fasting: Approaching Danger</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/f/fasting--at_the_time_of_his_vision.htm">Fasting: At the Time of his Vision</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/f/fasting--confession_of_sin.htm">Fasting: Confession of Sin</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/f/fasting--during_forty_days--jesus.htm">Fasting: During Forty Days: Jesus</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/f/fasting--during_forty_days--moses.htm">Fasting: During Forty Days: Moses</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/f/fasting--during_the_sickness_of_the_child_born_to_him_by_bath-sheba.htm">Fasting: During the Sickness of the Child Born to Him by Bath-Sheba</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/f/fasting--extraordinary_exemplified--elijah.htm">Fasting: Extraordinary Exemplified: Elijah</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/f/fasting--extraordinary_exemplified--moses.htm">Fasting: Extraordinary Exemplified: Moses</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/f/fasting--extraordinary_exemplified--our_lord.htm">Fasting: Extraordinary Exemplified: Our Lord</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/f/fasting--fasting_in_the_conflict_between_the_other_tribes_with_the_tribe_of_benjamin.htm">Fasting: Fasting in the Conflict Between the Other Tribes With the Tribe of Benjamin</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/f/fasting--habitual_by_anna.htm">Fasting: Habitual by Anna</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/f/fasting--habitual_by_cornelius.htm">Fasting: Habitual by Cornelius</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/f/fasting--habitual_by_john's_disciples.htm">Fasting: Habitual by John's Disciples</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/f/fasting--habitual_by_paul.htm">Fasting: Habitual by Paul</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/f/fasting--habitual_by_pharisees.htm">Fasting: Habitual by Pharisees</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/f/fasting--humiliation.htm">Fasting: Humiliation</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/f/fasting--national_exemplified--israel.htm">Fasting: National Exemplified: Israel</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/f/fasting--national_exemplified--men_of_jabesh-gilead.htm">Fasting: National Exemplified: Men of Jabesh-Gilead</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/f/fasting--national_exemplified--ninevites.htm">Fasting: National Exemplified: Ninevites</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/f/fasting--ninevites,_when_jonah_preached_to_them.htm">Fasting: Ninevites, when Jonah Preached to Them</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/f/fasting--not_to_be_made_a_subject_of_display.htm">Fasting: Not to be Made a Subject of Display</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/f/fasting--observed_on_occasions_of_afflictions_of_others.htm">Fasting: Observed on Occasions of Afflictions of Others</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/f/fasting--observed_on_occasions_of_afflictions_of_the_church.htm">Fasting: Observed on Occasions of Afflictions of the Church</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/f/fasting--observed_on_occasions_of_approaching_danger.htm">Fasting: Observed on Occasions of Approaching Danger</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/f/fasting--observed_on_occasions_of_judgments_of_god.htm">Fasting: Observed on Occasions of Judgments of God</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/f/fasting--observed_on_occasions_of_ordination_of_ministers.htm">Fasting: Observed on Occasions of Ordination of Ministers</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/f/fasting--observed_on_occasions_of_private_afflictions.htm">Fasting: Observed on Occasions of Private Afflictions</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/f/fasting--observed_on_occasions_of_public_calamities.htm">Fasting: Observed on Occasions of Public Calamities</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/f/fasting--on_account_of_the_captivity_of_the_people,_with_prayer_for_their_deliverance.htm">Fasting: On Account of the Captivity of the People, With Prayer for Their Deliverance</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/f/fasting--ordination_of_ministers.htm">Fasting: Ordination of Ministers</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/f/fasting--private_afflictions.htm">Fasting: Private Afflictions</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/f/fasting--prolonged_for_forty_days,_by_moses.htm">Fasting: Prolonged for Forty Days, by Moses</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/f/fasting--prolonged_for_three_weeks,_by_daniel.htm">Fasting: Prolonged for Three Weeks, by Daniel</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/f/fasting--prolonged--elijah.htm">Fasting: Prolonged: Elijah</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/f/fasting--prolonged--jesus.htm">Fasting: Prolonged: Jesus</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/f/fasting--promises_connected_with.htm">Fasting: Promises Connected With</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/f/fasting--should_be_to_god.htm">Fasting: should be to God</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/f/fasting--spirit_of,_explained.htm">Fasting: Spirit of, Explained</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/f/fasting--unclassified_scriptures_relating_to.htm">Fasting: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/f/fasting--upon_the_death_of_saul.htm">Fasting: Upon the Death of Saul</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/f/fasting--when_they_went_to_mizpeh_for_the_ark_of_the_covenant.htm">Fasting: when They Went to Mizpeh for the Ark of the Covenant</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/f/fasting--while_interceding_in_prayer_for_his_friends.htm">Fasting: While Interceding in Prayer for his Friends</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/n/nights.htm">Nights (27 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/w/watchings.htm">Watchings (3 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/f/fasting.htm">Fasting (34 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/v/vote.htm">Vote (3 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/n/nakedness.htm">Nakedness (50 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/l/labors.htm">Labors (27 Occurrences)</a></p><p 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