6 occurrences in 12 translations

'Delicate' in the Bible

And the king appointed unto them a daily provision of the king's delicate food, and of the wine that he drank, to nourish them three years, that at the end thereof they might stand before the king.

Verse ConceptsThree YearsProviding WinePeople TeachingOnce A DayForbidden FoodRich FoodServing KingsDividing FoodAssignmentEducation

And Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not pollute himself with the king's delicate food, nor with the wine which he drank; and he requested of the prince of the eunuchs that he might not have to pollute himself.

Verse ConceptsAbstinenceConformityAlcoholCivil authoritiesDefilement, Ceremonial CausesGood Decision Making ExamplesDecisivenessLuxurySelf DenialSelf DisciplineSelf IndulgenceTemptation, ResistingForbidden FoodDefilementEating Meatpork

then let our countenances be looked upon before thee, and the countenance of the youths that eat of the king's delicate food: and as thou shalt see, deal with thy servants.

Verse ConceptsAppearancesRich Food

And at the end of ten days their countenances appeared fairer and were fatter in flesh than all the youths that ate of the king's delicate food.

Verse ConceptsAdvantagesFat PeopleAppearancesEating Meat

So the steward took away their delicate food, and the wine that they should drink; and gave them pulse.

Verse ConceptsVegetables

And they that eat of his delicate food shall break him, and his army shall be dissolved; and many shall fall down slain.

Verse ConceptsKilling Will HappenRich Food

Bible Theasaurus

Delicate (37 instances)
Embarrassing (2 instances)
Exact (49 instances)
Fragile (5 instances)
Frail (15 instances)
Narrow (25 instances)
Refreshing (14 instances)
Savory (7 instances)
Touchy (1 instance)