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Bible Quotes About Vegetarianism
15 Scripture verses about vegetarianism from the King James Version, with full verse text for study and meditation.
Discover 18 powerful Bible verses about vegetarianism. Study what Scripture teaches about this essential creation & nature topic.
15
Total Verses
10
Old Testament
5
New Testament
Top 10 Bible Quotes About Vegetarianism
- Genesis 1:29 — “And God said, Behold, I have given you every herb bearing seed, which is upon the face of all the earth, and every tree, in the which is the fruit of a tree yielding seed; to you it shall be for meat....”
- Genesis 1:30 — “And to every beast of the earth, and to every fowl of the air, and to every thing that creepeth upon the earth, wherein there is life , I have given every green herb for meat: and it was so. life: Heb...”
- Genesis 9:3 — “Every moving thing that liveth shall be meat for you; even as the green herb have I given you all things.”
- Genesis 9:4 — “But flesh with the life thereof, which is the blood thereof, shall ye not eat.”
- Leviticus 11:1 — “And the LORD spake unto Moses and to Aaron, saying unto them,”
- Proverbs 15:17 — “Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.”
- Isaiah 11:6 — “The wolf also shall dwell with the lamb, and the leopard shall lie down with the kid; and the calf and the young lion and the fatling together; and a little child shall lead them.”
- Isaiah 65:25 — “The wolf and the lamb shall feed together, and the lion shall eat straw like the bullock: and dust shall be the serpent's meat. They shall not hurt nor destroy in all my holy mountain, saith the LORD.”
- Daniel 1:8 — “But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the king's meat, nor with the wine which he drank: therefore he requested of the prince of the eunuchs that he mig...”
- Daniel 1:12 — “Prove thy servants, I beseech thee, ten days; and let them give us pulse to eat, and water to drink. pulse: Heb. of pulse to eat: Heb. that we may eat, etc”
Old Testament Quotes About Vegetarianism (10)
“And God said, Behold, I have given you every herb bearing seed, which is upon the face of all the earth, and every tree, in the which is the fruit of a tree yielding seed; to you it shall be for meat. bearing: Heb. seeding seed yielding: Heb. seeding seed”
Genesis 1:29KJV
“And to every beast of the earth, and to every fowl of the air, and to every thing that creepeth upon the earth, wherein there is life , I have given every green herb for meat: and it was so. life: Heb. a living soul”
Genesis 1:30KJV
“Every moving thing that liveth shall be meat for you; even as the green herb have I given you all things.”
Genesis 9:3KJV
“But flesh with the life thereof, which is the blood thereof, shall ye not eat.”
Genesis 9:4KJV
“And the LORD spake unto Moses and to Aaron, saying unto them,”
“Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.”
“The wolf also shall dwell with the lamb, and the leopard shall lie down with the kid; and the calf and the young lion and the fatling together; and a little child shall lead them.”
Isaiah 11:6KJV
“The wolf and the lamb shall feed together, and the lion shall eat straw like the bullock: and dust shall be the serpent's meat. They shall not hurt nor destroy in all my holy mountain, saith the LORD.”
Isaiah 65:25KJV
“But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the king's meat, nor with the wine which he drank: therefore he requested of the prince of the eunuchs that he might not defile himself.”
Daniel 1:8KJV
“Prove thy servants, I beseech thee, ten days; and let them give us pulse to eat, and water to drink. pulse: Heb. of pulse to eat: Heb. that we may eat, etc”
Daniel 1:12KJV
New Testament Quotes About Vegetarianism (5)
“Him that is weak in the faith receive ye, but not to doubtful disputations. not: or, not to judge his doubtful thoughts”
Romans 14:1KJV
“For one believeth that he may eat all things: another, who is weak, eateth herbs.”
Romans 14:2KJV
“For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost.”
Romans 14:17KJV
“It is good neither to eat flesh, nor to drink wine, nor any thing whereby thy brother stumbleth, or is offended, or is made weak.”
Romans 14:21KJV
“Let no man therefore judge you in meat, or in drink, or in respect of an holyday, or of the new moon, or of the sabbath days: in meat: or, for eating and drinking respect: or, part”
Frequently Asked Questions About Vegetarianism in the Bible
What does the Bible say about vegetarianism?
The Bible contains 15 verses about vegetarianism, covering this topic from Genesis to Revelation. Scripture provides guidance, instruction, and comfort regarding vegetarianism through both the Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses are about vegetarianism?
There are 15 Bible verses about vegetarianism in the King James Version. These verses span multiple books of the Bible and cover various aspects of this topic.
What is the best Bible verse about vegetarianism?
While many verses address vegetarianism, the most well-known passages come from various books of the Bible. The best verse depends on your specific situation and what aspect of vegetarianism you are studying.
Where in the Bible does it talk about vegetarianism?
Vegetarianism is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 15 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.
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