Topical Studies – Page 11 – Guided Bible Studies for Hungry Christians

Lentils Legumes

Food Topical Studies February 24, 2015March 5, 2022

The Old Testament translated lentils or lentils as the smallest of the cultivated plants of the pea-family an annual legume. The seeds supply nutritious food, and are employed for making pottage, which is of a yellowish hue or reddish color. The red pottage which Jacob supplied to Esau, and for which the latter sold his birthright, was made of lentils.

Leeks Vegetables

Food Topical Studies February 24, 2015March 5, 2022

It is reflective to as a symbol of more abundant life the Children of Israelites experienced in Egypt. They have been compared to onion. Leeks were widely used in both Palestine and Egypt. Leeks were used as a seasoning for meats and used in soups in the time of the Romans.

Gourds Vegetables

Food Topical Studies February 24, 2015March 5, 2022

Many botanists and Bible scholars suggested that the wild vine and gourds were Citrullus colocynthis, a cucumber-like plant with purgative or cleansing qualities. Citrullus colocynthis is called the bitter wild gourd and not considered to be edible. It grows in sandy soil and gravel in Israel. The Colocynth grows abundantly on the barren sands near Gilgal, and all round the Dead Sea on the low flats. It covers a large amount of ground and bears a large quantity of fruit.

Cucumbers – Vegetables

Food Topical Studies February 24, 2015March 5, 2022

The cucumber is a water-filled vegetable that grows on a vine, and was commonly cultivated in Egypt. It is a staple diet throughout the ancient Near East. During the Old Testament period the growing season of the cucumber fields were guarded in order to discourage theft.

Beans – Vegetables

Food Topical Studies February 24, 2015March 5, 2022

The beans are large, coarse seeds. Sometimes the Israelites mixed these beans with other grain for bread. This recipe is for something that bible scholars refer to “Ezekiel’s bread,” which the prophet told the people to prepare during the seize of Jerusalem It is one of the few specific recipes found in the bible.

Sheep

Animals Topical Studies February 23, 2015March 6, 2022

Sheep are mentioned and repeat more than any other animal in the Bible. There are many comparisons between the ways of sheep and the ways of human beings. Not only did they provide food to eat, they also provided wool for cloths. Jesus is called the Good Shepherd who cares for His sheep. His sheep know his voice and obeys Him. Jesus is also called the Lamb of God. The New Testament church is compared to a sheepfold.

Quails Fowl

Animals Topical Studies February 23, 2015March 6, 2022

The Israelites were twice comforted in their hardship by a miraculous supply of quails. It was in the wilderness of Sin and again at Kibroth-hattaavah. The quail was used for the the appeasement of the Children of Israel. LORD heard the murmurings of the Children of Israel and manna fell from heaven and in the evening quail covered the camp.

Partridge Fowl

Animals Topical Studies February 23, 2015March 6, 2022

Partridge was mentioned twice in the Bible. Once with David who compared himself to a flea and a harmless partridge. (1 Samuel 26:20). Jeremiah tell how the LORD searches the heart and compares it to the partridge that sits on eggs. (Jeremiah 17:11).

Oxen

Animals Topical Studies February 23, 2015March 6, 2022

Oxen were brought as an offering before the LORD, six covered wagons, and twelve oxen; a wagon for two of the princes, and for each one an ox: and they brought them before the tabernacle. Cheese of oxen was given to David and his people to eat when they were hungry. The LORD God had Laws concerning the Oxen. Oxen used for labor. Oxen used symbolically.

Goats

Animals Food Topical Studies February 23, 2015March 31, 2022

Goats were permitted to eat especially the young goats. Goat’s hair was used as an offering to the LORD. Goats were used as a sin offering. The references associated with the goat in the Bible can be both positive and negative.