Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

And they set on for him by himself, and for them by themselves, and for the Egyptians, which did eat with him, by themselves: because the Egyptians might not eat bread with the Hebrews; for that is an abomination unto the Egyptians.

For that is an abomination

General references

Bible References

Eat bread

Genesis 43:16
He saw Benjamin and told the servant in charge of his house: Take these men to my house. Slaughter an animal and cook it, so they can eat with me at noon.
Genesis 31:54
He offered a sacrifice on the mountain. He invited his relatives to eat the meal with him. They ate with him and spent the night on the mountain.

For that is an abomination

Exodus 8:26
Moses replied: It is not right to do that. The sacrifices we offer to Jehovah our God are disgusting to Egyptians. If they see us offer sacrifices that they consider disgusting, will they not stone us to death?

General references

Genesis 44:2
Also put my silver cup in the sack of the youngest brother. The servant did as he was told.
Proverbs 23:1
When you sit to eat with a ruler, consider diligently what is before you.