Foods in the Bible

(arranged alphabetically)

• Almonds—Genesis 43:11; Numbers 17:8

• Anise—Matthew 23:23
• Apples—Song of Solomon 2:5; Joel 1:12
• Barley—Ruth 2:23
• Barley Bread—2 Kings 4:42
• Beans or Pulse, also known as Legumes—2 Samuel 17:28;
• Beef—Deuteronomy 14:4
• Bitter Herbs (dandelion greens, watercress, arugula, parsley, cilantro)—Exodus 12:8
• Bison (Pygarg)—Deuteronomy 14:5
• Bread—Luke 22:19
• Butter—Isaiah 7:22
• Carob (St. John’s Bread)—Matthew3:4; Mark 1:6 (akris: this Greek word for locusts can apply to either an insect or the top of a tree or plant.  Many believe this to be St. John’s Bread or Carob which grew wild around the river Jordan .  It is named for John the Baptist).
• Cinnamon—Exodus 30:23
• Coriander—Exodus 16:31; Numbers 11:7
• Corn—Ruth 2:14; I Samuel 17:17
• Cheese—I Samuel 17:18
• Chicken—Matthew 23:37
• Cinnamon—Exodus 30:23; Revelations 18:13
• Cucumbers—Numbers 11:5
• Cumin or Cummin—Isaiah 28:25
• Curds (Cottage and Ricotta Cheese)—Genesis 18:8
• Dates—2 Samuel 6:19
• Dill—Matthew 23:23
• Dried Fruits—Genesis 3:2
• Eggs—Job 6:6
• Figs—Numbers 13:23; I Samuel 25:18
• Fish with Scales (Anchovies, Bass, Cod, Flounder, Haddock, Halibut, Herring, Mackerel, Orange Roughy, Perch, Pike, Pollack, Salmon, Sardines, Tilapia, Trout, Tuna, Turbot, Whitefish & Whiting, among others)—Deuteronomy 14:9; Leviticus 11:9
• Flax Seed—Exodus 9:31
• Flour (Whole Meal)—Ezekiel 16:19; Numbers 6:15
• Fruits (All)—Genesis 1:29
• Garlic—Numbers 11:5
• Goat—Deuteronomy 14:4
• Grapes—Deuteronomy 24:21
• Grape Juice (New Wine)—Zechariah 9:17
• Grasshoppers, Crickets & Locusts—Leviticus 11:22
• Herbs (Leafy Plants) and Vegetables-–Genesis 1:29; Proverbs 15:17
• Herbs (Seasonings)—Proverbs 27:25; Matthew 13:32
• Honey—Proverbs 24:13; Proverbs 25:16 (warning to use moderation)
• Hyssop (Capers)—Psalms 51:7; John 19:29
• Lamb & Sheep—Deuteronomy 14:4
• Leeks—Numbers 11:5
• Lentils—Genesis 25:34
• Leaven (Yeast)—Leviticus 23:17; Galatians 5:9
• Marjoram(Hyssop)—Exodus 12:22
• Meats—Deuteronomy 14; Leviticus 11
• Melon—Numbers 11:5
• Milk—Isaiah 7:21-22
• Millet—Ezekiel 4:9
• Mint—Matthew 23:23; Luke 11:42
• Mulberry—2 Samuel 5:24; 1 Chorinthians 14:14
• Mustard Seeds—Mark 4:31; Luke 13:19
• Nuts—Song of Solomon 6:11
• Olives and Olive Oil—Leviticus 2:4; Deuteronomy 8:8
• Onions—Numbers 11:5
• Pistachio Nuts—Genesis 43:11
• Pomegranates—Numbers 13:23
• Poultry including Chicken, Duck, Goose, Pheasant, Pigeons, Quail, Turkey—Deuteronomy 14:11
• Quail—Exodus 16:13
• Raisins—2 Samuel 16:1
• Rye—Isaiah 28:25
• Saffron—Song of Solomon 4:14
• Salt—Leviticus 2:13; Luke 14:34
• Sourdough Bread—Leviticus 23:17; Amos 4:5
• Spelt (Fitches)—Ezekiel 4:9
• Spices—1 Kings 10:10
• Squash (Gourds)—2 Kings 4:39
• Sweet Cane (Sucanat or Evaporated Cane Juice)—Isaiah 43:24; Jeremiah 6:20
• Unleavened Bread (Tortillas, Flat Bread, Chapatis)—Genesis, 19:3; Exodus 29:2
• Venison—Deuteronomy 14:5
• Vinegar—Ruth 2:14
• Water—Genesis 21:19; John 4:7
• Wheat—Ruth 2:23; Psalm 81:16
• Wheat bread—Exodus 29:2
• Wine—John 2:1-10, 1 Timothy 5:23
• Yogurt (Butter of Kine)—Deuteronomy 32:14

Forbidden:

• Blood—Leviticus 7:26

• Camel—Leviticus 11:4
• Catfish—Deuteronomy 14:10
• Fat from animals—Leviticus 7:23
• Fish without Scales—Leviticus 11:12
• Ostrich & Emu—Leviticus 11:13
• Pork or Swine—Leviticus 11:7
• Rabbit—Leviticus 11:6
• Shellfish (shrimp, crab, lobster, clams etc. . . )—Leviticus 11:12
• Snail—Leviticus 11:30
• Tortise—Leviticus 11:29