I think some of you might find this interesting; various foods from the Bible
Found this from
http://christianity.about.com/od/biblefactsandlists/qt/foodsofthebible.htmSeasonings, 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)
This post was edited by Tonylol on Jul 23 2010 02:28pm