Cast bread upon the waters



Cast one's bread upon the waters.

Prov. Act generous because you feel it is right and not because you expect a reward. (Biblical.) Joseph is casting his bread upon the waters, supporting Bob while he works on his novel Cast your bread upon the waters; make a generous contribution to our cause.
See also: bread, cast, upon, water

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
ScottSKAHTEnglish, Scottish
GerÓNimo-Spanish
IngridING-rid (Swedish), ING-ree (Norwegian), ING-grit (German)Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, German
AgnesAG-nəs (English), AHK-nes (German), AHKH-nəs (Dutch), AHNG-nes (Swedish)English, German, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Icelandic, Ancient Greek (Latinized)
ChristerKRIS-ter (Swedish)Swedish, Danish
TraceyTRAY-seeEnglish