Thematic Bible: The Diet of the jews


Thematic Bible



Also take these 10 portions of cheese to the field commander. Check on the welfare of your brothers and bring a confirmation from them. Verse ConceptsCheeseDairyTen ThingsTelling Of Happenings

Abigail hurried, taking 200 loaves of bread, two skins of wine, five butchered sheep, a bushel of roasted grain, 100 clusters of raisins, and 200 cakes of pressed figs, and loaded them on donkeys. Verse ConceptsFoodFig treeGrainRaisinsSheepWeights And Measures, DryFigsOne HundredThe Number Two HundredDried FruitQuantities Of WineHasty ActionOther Volume Measures

Accept this gift your servant has brought to my lord, and let it be given to the young men who follow my lord. Verse ConceptsPresents

When David had gone a little beyond the summit, Ziba, Mephibosheth's servant, was right there to meet him. He had a pair of saddled donkeys loaded with 200 loaves of bread, 100 clusters of raisins, 100 [bunches] of summer fruit, and a skin of wine. The king said to Ziba, "Why do you have these?" Ziba answered, "The donkeys are for the king's household to ride, the bread and summer fruit are for the young men to eat, and the wine is for those who become exhausted to drink in the desert."


Within your gates you may not eat: the tenth of your grain, new wine, or oil; the firstborn of your herd or flock; any of your vow offerings that you pledge; your freewill offerings; or your personal contributions. Verse ConceptsGrainWineTithes And Offering

So you were adorned with gold and silver, and your clothing was made of fine linen, silk, and embroidered cloth. You ate fine flour, honey, and oil. You became extremely beautiful and attained royalty. Verse ConceptsFoodAdornment, Of WomenGoldQueensSilverHoneyProsperityOlive Oilroyaltyprospering

When you sit down to dine with a ruler, consider carefully what is before you, and stick a knife in your throat if you have a big appetite; don't desire his choice food, for that food is deceptive.

ה HeThose who used to eat delicacies
are destitute in the streets;
those who were reared in purple garments
huddle in garbage heaps.
Verse ConceptsProperty, HousesColors, ScarletThe HomelessSavourinessPurple ClothesTragedy On The StreetsAshes Of Humiliation

They lie on beds [inlaid with] ivory, sprawled out on their couches, and dine on lambs from the flock and calves from the stall. They improvise songs to the sound of the harp and invent their own musical instruments like David.

Go to the flock and bring me two choice young goats, and I will make them into a delicious meal for your father—the kind he loves. Verse ConceptsGoatsAnimals, Types OfSavourinessTwo AnimalsLoving Other Things


You are to regard only the Lord of Hosts as holy.
Only He should be feared;
only He should be held in awe.
Verse ConceptsBattlesReverence, And God's NatureFear God!Sanctification

For ground that has drunk the rain that has often fallen on it and that produces vegetation useful to those it is cultivated for receives a blessing from God. Verse ConceptsAgriculture, Used FigurativelyBeverages, FigurativeRainLand ProducingGod BlessesUseful ThingsHerbsMarijuana


One person believes he may eat anything, but one who is weak eats only vegetables. Verse ConceptsSensitivityDietsVegetablesFood DefinedHerbsReligious FreedomWeaknessEating Meatporkconscienceveganism

Then he distributed a loaf of bread, a date cake, and a raisin cake to each one in the entire Israelite community, both men and women. Then all the people left, each to his own home. Verse ConceptsGiftsFruitFoodMale And Female

When the wine ran out, Jesus’ mother told Him, “They don’t have any wine.” Verse ConceptsShortage Of WineNo FoodFake Friends

and told him, “Everyone sets out the fine wine first, then, after people have drunk freely, the inferior. But you have kept the fine wine until now.” Verse ConceptsAlcoholFirst ActionsProviding WineBad ItemsDrunkenness

On the fourth day, they got up early in the morning and prepared to go, but the girl’s father said to his son-in-law, “Have something to eat to keep up your strength and then you can go.” Verse ConceptsSonsThe Fourth Day Of The WeekThose Who Rose EarlyPeople Who DelayedDay 4

Woe to you, land, when your king is a household servant, and your princes feast in the morning. Blessed are you, land, when your king is a son of nobles and your princes feast at the proper time- for strength and not for drunkenness.

cream from the herd and milk from the flock,
with the fat of lambs,
rams from Bashan, and goats,
with the choicest grains of wheat;
you drank wine from the finest grapes.
Verse ConceptsAlcoholButterRamsDairyDrinking WineRich Food

honey, curds, sheep, and cheese from the herd for David and the people with him to eat. They had reasoned, “The people must be hungry, exhausted, and thirsty in the desert.” Verse ConceptsCowsButterMilkSheepTirednessCheeseDairyRich FoodTired In Flighttired

Jacob’s well was there, and Jesus, worn out from His journey, sat down at the well. It was about six in the evening. Verse ConceptsBody Of Christ, Physical BodyHourJourneyNoonRest, PhysicalSittingTirednessWaterWellsWork, And RestChrist, Humanity OfPeople Sitting DownTired In Activitytired

When Joseph saw Benjamin with them, he said to his steward, “Take the men to my house. Slaughter an animal and prepare it, for they will eat with me at noon.” Verse ConceptsHourMealsNoonStewardshipDinnerKilling Domesticated AnimalsSeeing People

for His disciples had gone into town to buy food. Verse ConceptsLeavingDisciples' Movements

M I have come to my garden—my sister, my bride.
I gather my myrrh with my spices.
I eat my honeycomb with my honey.
I drink my wine with my milk.


N Eat, friends!
Drink, be intoxicated with love!
Verse ConceptsNames And Titles For The ChurchNames And Titles For The ChristianHoneyEating And DrinkingLove And Wine

By the time he learns to reject what is bad and choose what is good, he will be eating butter and honey. Verse ConceptsDiscernment, Nature OfButterHoneyAge Of AccountabilityRich FoodRejection

Abigail hurried, taking 200 loaves of bread, two skins of wine, five butchered sheep, a bushel of roasted grain, 100 clusters of raisins, and 200 cakes of pressed figs, and loaded them on donkeys. Verse ConceptsFoodFig treeGrainRaisinsSheepWeights And Measures, DryFigsOne HundredThe Number Two HundredDried FruitQuantities Of WineHasty ActionOther Volume Measures

Then they gave him some pressed figs and two clusters of raisins. After he ate he revived, for he hadn’t eaten food or drunk water for three days and three nights. Verse ConceptsRaisinsCakesDried FruitThree Days And Nightsrevival

there will be enough goat’s milk for your food—
food for your household
and nourishment for your female servants.


> Verse ConceptsGoatsMaidsMilkteenager

His eyes are darker than wine,
and his teeth are whiter than milk.
Verse ConceptsEyes, Affected ByMilkTeethWhiteGood Eyes

One day Jesse had told his son David: “Take this half-bushel of roasted grain along with these 10 loaves of bread for your brothers and hurry to their camp. Verse ConceptsCooking, Types Of FoodGrainWeights And Measures, DryTen ThingsEphah [Ten Omers]

I will bring a bit of bread so that you may strengthen yourselves. This is why you have passed your servant’s way. Later, you can continue on.”

“Yes,” they replied, “do as you have said.” Verse ConceptsBread, As FoodServanthood, In Life Of BelieversPeople Refreshed

Early in the morning Abraham got up, took bread and a waterskin, put them on Hagar’s shoulders, and sent her and the boy away. She left and wandered in the Wilderness of Beer-sheba. Verse ConceptsShouldersBottle, UsesDeserts, SpecificThe HomelessWater ContainersWanderersThose Who Rose EarlyCarrying Other LoadsExamples Of Love For Children

And whoever gives just a cup of cold water to one of these little ones because he is a disciple—I assure you: He will never lose his reward!” Verse ConceptsNeedWagesWaterBeverages, LiteralCold, Literal UseChrist's Knowledge Of BelieversMan Providing WaterReward For WorksGivingRewardLosing Someone

He made the camels kneel beside a well of water outside the town at evening. This was the time when the women went out to draw water. Verse ConceptsWaterCamelsDrawing WaterPutting Animals Down

A meal was set before him, but he said, “I will not eat until I have said what I have to say.”

So Laban said, “Please speak.” Verse ConceptsDinnerGiving InformationThose Who Provided A Meal

They were seated before him in order by age, from the firstborn to the youngest. The men looked at each other in astonishment. Verse ConceptsBanquets, CharaceristicsFirstbornBrothersBirthrights

Jacob replied to his father, “I am Esau, your firstborn. I have done as you told me. Please sit up and eat some of my game so that you may bless me.” Verse ConceptsExamples Of DeceitFirstbornInheritance, MaterialFirstborn SonsThis Is MePeople Blessing

Then he distributed a loaf of bread, a date cake, and a raisin cake to each one in the entire Israelite community, both men and women. Then all the people left, each to his own home. Verse ConceptsGiftsFruitFoodMale And Female

She has prepared her meat; she has mixed her wine;
she has also set her table.
Verse ConceptsAlcoholTablesMixed WineDrugs

for this is what I was commanded by the word of the Lord: ‘You must not eat bread or drink water or go back the way you came.’”

But he answered, “I cannot go back with you, eat bread, or drink water with you in this place,

“Why do Your disciples break the tradition of the elders? For they don’t wash their hands when they eat!” Verse ConceptsFaultsComplaintsLaw, Jesus Christ's Attitude ToTraditionsPeople UnwashedBreaking Man's LawHow People EatFinding Fault With Jesuselders

But Jehoshaphat said, “Isn’t there a prophet of the Lord here? Let’s inquire of Yahweh through him.”

One of the servants of the king of Israel answered, “Elisha son of Shaphat, who used to pour water on Elijah’s hands, is here.” Verse Conceptsenquiring of GodGod, Will OfPouring WaterNamed Prophets Of The Lord

Meanwhile, Abraham ran to the herd and got a tender, choice calf. He gave it to a young man, who hurried to prepare it. Verse ConceptsTendernessAnimals, Types OfCattleHasteHerdsIndividuals RunningSoftnessEating CattleHasty Action

Then make me a delicious meal that I love and bring it to me to eat, so that I can bless you before I die.” Verse ConceptsTasteRequesting FoodSavourinessBefore DeathLoving Other ThingsPeople Blessing

One day Jesse had told his son David: “Take this half-bushel of roasted grain along with these 10 loaves of bread for your brothers and hurry to their camp. Verse ConceptsCooking, Types Of FoodGrainWeights And Measures, DryTen ThingsEphah [Ten Omers]

At mealtime Boaz told her, “Come over here and have some bread and dip it in the vinegar sauce.” So she sat beside the harvesters, and he offered her roasted grain. She ate and was satisfied and had some left over. Verse ConceptsBread, As FoodGrainMealsPoverty, Attitudes TowardsSittingVinegarWineRemaining Food

Also take these 10 portions of cheese to the field commander. Check on the welfare of your brothers and bring a confirmation from them. Verse ConceptsCheeseDairyTen ThingsTelling Of Happenings

Did You not pour me out like milk
and curdle me like cheese?
Verse ConceptsMilkCheeseDairy

He replied, “The one who dipped his hand with Me in the bowl—he will betray Me. Verse ConceptsJudas Betraying ChristDippingtraitors



At mealtime Boaz told her, “Come over here and have some bread and dip it in the vinegar sauce.” So she sat beside the harvesters, and he offered her roasted grain. She ate and was satisfied and had some left over. Verse ConceptsBread, As FoodGrainMealsPoverty, Attitudes TowardsSittingVinegarWineRemaining Food

We remember the free fish we ate in Egypt, along with the cucumbers, melons, leeks, onions, and garlic. Verse ConceptsCucumbersFruitFishesVegetablesLooking BackwardPeople RememberingFree Of ChargeComplainingFish

The Israelites said to them, “If only we had died by the Lord’s hand in the land of Egypt, when we sat by pots of meat and ate all the bread we wanted. Instead, you brought us into this wilderness to make this whole assembly die of hunger!” Verse ConceptsIngratitudeMeatSelf PityCynicismDying In The WildernessDesire For DeathPlenty In EgyptNo FoodGod Might Kill His PeoplePots For Cooking And EatingDying In The Desert WeedComplaininghungerpot

Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a snake? Verse ConceptsRepulsive FoodFish

So they gave Him a piece of a broiled fish, Verse ConceptsFishesHoneyPeople Providing FoodDocetismFishcooking

he is to abstain from wine and beer. He must not drink vinegar made from wine or from beer. He must not drink any grape juice or eat fresh grapes or raisins. Verse ConceptsAbstinenceAlcoholNot Drinking WineStrong DrinkVinegarDrinking No WineAlcoholic BeveragesAlcoholicsbeeralcoholism

At mealtime Boaz told her, “Come over here and have some bread and dip it in the vinegar sauce.” So she sat beside the harvesters, and he offered her roasted grain. She ate and was satisfied and had some left over. Verse ConceptsBread, As FoodGrainMealsPoverty, Attitudes TowardsSittingVinegarWineRemaining Food

They lie on beds inlaid with ivory,
sprawled out on their couches,
and dine on lambs from the flock
and calves from the stall.
Verse ConceptsBedsArtIvoryLambs


After he said these things and had taken some bread, he gave thanks to God in the presence of all of them, and when he broke it, he began to eat. Verse ConceptsBreaking Of BreadThankfulnessThanksgiving, OfferedThanking God For Food

Then He commanded the crowd to sit down on the ground. Taking the seven loaves, He gave thanks, broke the loaves, and kept on giving them to His disciples to set before the people. So they served the loaves to the crowd. Verse ConceptsThankfulnessThanksgivingCrowds Around JesusSeven ThingsReclining To EatThe Disciples ActionsBreaking Of BreadTable Grace

Then Abraham took curds and milk, and the calf that he had prepared, and set [them] before the men. He served them as they ate under the tree. "Where is your wife Sarah?" they asked him. "There, in the tent," he answered.

Then the Lord said to Moses, "I am going to rain bread from heaven for you. The people are to go out each day and gather enough for that day. This way I will test them to see whether or not they will follow My instructions. On the sixth day, when they prepare what they bring in, it will be twice as much as they gather on other days." So Moses and Aaron said to all the Israelites: "This evening you will know that it was the Lord who brought you out of the land of Egypt; read more.
in the morning you will see the Lord's glory because He has heard your complaints about Him. For who are we that you complain about us?" Moses continued, "The Lord will give you meat to eat this evening and abundant bread in the morning, for He has heard the complaints that you are raising against Him. Who are we? Your complaints are not against us but against the Lord." Then Moses told Aaron, "Say to the entire Israelite community, 'Come before the Lord, for He has heard your complaints.' " As Aaron was speaking to the entire Israelite community, they turned toward the wilderness, and there, in a cloud, the Lord's glory appeared. The Lord spoke to Moses, "I have heard the complaints of the Israelites. Tell them: At twilight you will eat meat, and in the morning you will eat bread until you are full. Then you will know that I am the Lord your God."

The king said to Ziba, “Why do you have these?”

Ziba answered, “The donkeys are for the king’s household to ride, the bread and summer fruit are for the young men to eat, and the wine is for those to drink who become exhausted in the desert.” Verse ConceptsSummerRiding DonkeysSummer FruitTired In Flight

After singing psalms, they went out to the Mount of Olives. Verse ConceptsSingingSongsThose Singing Praisecommunion

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