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Biblical Foods

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Honey

Verses

10

The sweetness of the Promised Land β€” food, medicine, and metaphor for God's Word.

Nutrition Facts

1 tbsp (21g)
  • Carbohydrates17 g
  • Natural sugars17 g
  • Antioxidantstrace
  • Vitamin C0.1 mg
  • Calories64 kcal

Health Benefits

  • Quick energy source
  • Antimicrobial and wound-soothing
  • Eases sore throats and coughs
  • Supports digestion

Ten Verses

NIV
  1. 1

    "A land flowing with milk and honey."

    Exodus 3:8

  2. 2

    "Eat honey, my son, for it is good; honey from the comb is sweet to your taste."

    Proverbs 24:13

  3. 3

    "Gracious words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones."

    Proverbs 16:24

  4. 4

    "Sweeter than honey, than honey from the honeycomb."

    Psalm 19:10

  5. 5

    "In the carcass of the lion he saw a swarm of bees and some honey."

    Judges 14:8

  6. 6

    "He reached out… dipped it into the honeycomb… and his eyes brightened."

    1 Samuel 14:27

  7. 7

    "Your lips drop sweetness as the honeycomb, my bride; milk and honey are under your tongue."

    Song of Songs 4:11

  8. 8

    "His food was locusts and wild honey."

    Matthew 3:4

  9. 9

    "I ate it, and it tasted as sweet as honey in my mouth."

    Ezekiel 3:3

  10. 10

    "If you find honey, eat just enough β€” too much of it, and you will vomit."

    Proverbs 25:16