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Foods Of The Bible

Lewis

Lewis

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Have you always wanted to prepare a biblical feast? Perhaps you'd just like to learn more about the different foods mentioned in the Bible. This "grocery list" includes spices, fruits, vegetables, grains, fish, fowl, meats and other foods and drinks of the Bible. Scripture references are provided for each of the Bible foods.
Seasonings, Spices and Herbs

* Anise (Matthew 23:23 KJV)
* Coriander (Exodus 16:31; Numbers 11:7)
* Cinnamon (Exodus 30:23; Revelation 18:13)
* Cumin (Isaiah 28:25; Matthew 23:23)
* Dill (Matthew 23:23)
* Garlic (Numbers 11:5)
* Mint (Matthew 23:23; Luke 11:42)
* Mustard (Matthew 13:31)
* Rue (Luke 11:42)
* Salt (Ezra 6:9; Job 6:6)

Fruits and Nuts

* Apples (Song of Solomon 2:5)
* Almonds (Genesis 43:11; Numbers 17:8)
* Dates (2 Samuel 6:19; 1 Chronicles 16:3)
* Figs (Nehemiah 13:15; Jeremiah 24:1-3)
* Grapes (Leviticus 19:10; Deuteronomy 23:24)
* Melons (Numbers 11:5; Isaiah 1:8)
* Olives (Isaiah 17:6; Micah 6:15)
* Pistachio Nuts (Genesis 43:11)
* Pomegranates (Numbers 20:5; Deuteronomy 8:8)
* Raisins (Numbers 6:3; 2 Samuel 6:19)
* Sycamore Fruit (Psalm 78:47; Amos 7:14)

Vegetables and Legumes

* Beans (2 Samuel 17:28; Ezekiel 4:9)
* Cucumbers (Numbers 11:5)
* Gourds (2 Kings 4:39)
* Leeks (Numbers 11:5)
* Lentils (Genesis 25:34; 2 Samuel 17:28; Ezekiel 4:9)
* Onions (Numbers 11:5)

Grains

* Barley (Deuteronomy 8:8; Ezekiel 4:9)
* Bread (Genesis 25:34; 2 Samuel 6:19; 16:1; Mark 8:14)
* Corn (Matthew 12:1; KJV - refers to "grain" such as wheat or barley)
* Flour (2 Samuel 17:28; 1 Kings 17:12)
* Millet (Ezekiel 4:9)
* Spelt (Ezekiel 4:9)
* Unleavened Bread (Genesis 19:3; Exodus 12:20)
* Wheat (Ezra 6:9; Deuteronomy 8:8)

Fish

* Matthew 15:36
* John 21:11-13

Fowl

* Partridge (1 Samuel 26:20; Jeremiah 17:11)
* Pigeon (Genesis 15:9; Leviticus 12:8)
* Quail (Psalm 105:40)
* Dove (Leviticus 12:8)

Animal Meats

* Calf (Proverbs 15:17; Luke 15:23)
* Goat (Genesis 27:9)
* Lamb (2 Samuel 12:4)
* Oxen (1 Kings 19:21)
* Sheep (Deuteronomy 14:4)
* Venison (Genesis 27:7 KJV)

Dairy

* Butter (Proverbs 30:33)
* Cheese (2 Samuel 17:29; Job 10:10)
* Curds (Isaiah 7:15)
* Milk (Exodus 33:3; Job 10:10; Judges 5:25)

Miscellaneous

* Eggs (Job 6:6; Luke 11:12)
* Grape Juice (Numbers 6:3)
* Honey (Exodus 33:3; Deuteronomy 8:8; Judges 14:8-9)
* Locust (Mark 1:6)
* Olive Oil (Ezra 6:9; Deuteronomy 8:8)
* Vinegar (Ruth 2:14; John 19:29)
* Wine (Ezra 6:9; John 2:1-10)
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How many think that John was eating real locust or some kind of plant in (Mark 1:6) and if not the plant, did The Old Testament declare the locust, clean to eat ? And also, who here would eat a locust, for the protein ?
 
I would have some beans. No locusts for me thank you. :lol
Considering all the junk in our food (and now that sugar is being used for fuel we will be snuck high fructose corn syrup left and right) it is helpful to know what natural foods were consumed back then.

Very interesting

Thanks Lewis :salute
 
People back then did not die of many of the diseases that we die from today, some of them, but nothing like today, our diet is totally out the window.
 
I'm sure the clean diets of that day had something to do with the longer life span as well. Nowadays it seems to cost more to eat healthy, so a lot of folks compromise to the not so healthy snacks. :sad
 
Most likely has to do with the pesticides, growth hormones and other chemicals added to our food than the types of food consumed.
 
Lewis W said:
How many think that John was eating real locust or some kind of plant in (Mark 1:6) and if not the plant, did The Old Testament declare the locust, clean to eat ? And also, who here would eat a locust, for the protein ?
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I would try one, considering it was the type of locust the bible talked about. However, I do not know enough about insects to know the difference. I understand that they are rich in protein and a considerable food source.

I also eat cholesterol-rich foods according to the bible as we now know that cholesterol is a precursor of vitamin D3. These of course are clean meats of various sources and eggs. I don't know my cholesterol level as I believe that health teaching is false doctrine. A valuable and life-giving and holy substance has been deemed by man (and the Antichrist system) to be non-kosher and something to be avoided. This is one reason why we pray for people in our church with health maladies (from the deficiency) such as heart disease, cancer, arthritis, nervous conditions, and so forth.
 
Lewis W said:
People back then did not die of many of the diseases that we die from today, some of them, but nothing like today, our diet is totally out the window.
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To keep things in perspective, we cannot solely blame diet. The atmosphere is severely polluted, our water is polluted (fish readily absorb toxins), the soil is polluted, and we are inundated with various rays of radiation everywhere we go (radio, TV, GPS, electrical fields, etc.). We are continuously exposed to things ancient peoples were not. Of course, our food could also be considered polluted with so many of the chemicals that are put in there, but it's one factor among many.
 
Lewis W said:
How many think that John was eating real locust or some kind of plant in (Mark 1:6) and if not the plant, did The Old Testament declare the locust, clean to eat ? And also, who here would eat a locust, for the protein ?
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Just my guess but I'd have to say he probably was indeed eating the bug. The word Locust is used enough times in scripture that it was probably not mistranslated and in every other usage I believe it referes to the famous bug. The plant Locust is a member of the Robina family and it is native to North America I don't know of any Robina native to the mideast or North Aferica. At least one varity of Locust, the black Lotus is poisionous. People still eat Locust (the bug) today so odds are good they also ate them in Johns time.

Is it "clean"? That one would require more research but I'm thinking if John ate it probably. Would I eat it? If I was hungry enough I would but I'd probably pass if it was on a buffet. :lol
 
Hi Joe,

Leviticus 21. However, among all the flying insects that walk on four [legs], you may eat [from] those that have jointed [leg like] extensions above its [regular] legs, with which they hop on the ground.
22. From this [locust] category, you may eat the following: The red locust after its species, the yellow locust after its species, the spotted gray locust after its species and the white locust after its species.
23. But any [other] flying insect that has four legs, is an abomination for you.

Yum yum, eat up! However, I guess that makes gnats unclean, got a strainer, don't want no gnat in our wine now! :lol

Lewis,
Chances are pretty strong that John ate both a variety of grasshoppers as outlined above (to include crickets) as well as carob from the locust trees that are still in abundance within the region John traveled.

P.S. A grasshopper wouldn't be the first thing on my plate, and if it were on my plate, it would be the last thing on my plate :D
 
P.S. A grasshopper wouldn't be the first thing on my plate, and if it were on my plate, it would be the last thing on my plate
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While I said that certain insects are clean and "I would try one", the only thing to consider is that they did not have the pesticides and insecticides then like they do now. I would definitely make sure it was a seemingly healthy one first and limit my diet on them. Reminds me of the cat that eats the poisoned mouse---- mice are OK for cats, but not if they ate poison.
 
You left gazelle (roe) off the list. :distorted Or am I part of the venison category???

Worms are high in protein, and like tofu, take on the taste of whatever else is in the pan! :)
 
mmmm ;) Vinegar is good to use to help balance stomach acids. If someone has gerd or sour belches... it could be that they don't have enough stomach acid... taking a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar will settle the stomach if that is the problem (it may take 30 seconds or so to settle it though...). Taking antacids don't solve the problem but make it worse, by removing all acids in the stomach. We have to have some! LOL:chin
 
Vinegar! How counter intuitive is that?! Who would have thunk it?

Thanks for the list Lewis. Not to boast, but have nearly all of those foods pretty regularly! I was surprised! I just like simple, old fashioned foods. I try to eat only foods as they were had 100 years ago. Less processed = better. I often joke that the makers of low calorie, low fat, diet foods add chemicals to make folks fat. It’s good for business!

I’ve taken to buying grains at the beer brewing store and cooking them up every day in a thermos for work. They have lots of different grains, even rolled rye and spelt!. I do it all winter. It’s cheap and delicious.

A healthful diet can be affordable. Really, it costs an awful lot to over-eat, and that is easily the worst dietary habit in the U.S. The cost of better ingredients is more than offset by smaller portions.

I would eat the bugs only if they were very cooked. I might eat more if they were salty, crunchy, porkrindish, soy sauce on ‘em, good - less if they were soft, bad-egg, soft inside, sour, strange cheese like…

-HisSheep
 
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