Chain Study Through the Bible
Eating
Trace the theme of Eating chronologically through Scripture -- from Genesis to John.
8
Verses
7
Books
4
Old Testament
3
New Testament
6
Sub-topics
The Chain of Eating Through Scripture
Old Testament4 books
Genesis
Old Testament2 referencesGenesis 18:8-- The host acting as waiter
Genesis 43:34-- Favored guests served a double portion
The host acting as waiterFavored guests served a double portion
Exodus
Old Testament1 referenceExodus 32:6-- Sitting at table
Judges
Old Testament1 referenceJudges 1:7-- Table used in
Amos
Old Testament1 referenceAmos 6:4,7-- Reclining on couches
400 Years of Silence
New Testament3 books
Matthew
New Testament1 referenceMatthew 15:2-- Ablutions before
Luke
New Testament1 referenceLuke 7:37,38-- Reclining on couches
John
New Testament1 referenceJohn 13:25-- Reclining on couches
What This Chain Teaches
- 1
This theme first appears in Genesis and continues through to John, spanning the full scope of Scripture.
- 2
The chain bridges both testaments with 4 Old Testament and 3 New Testament books, showing continuity of God's revelation.
- 3
Eating is established in the Law (Torah) and fulfilled in the Gospels, tracing God's redemptive plan from promise to fulfillment.
- 4
With 6 distinct sub-topics, this chain reveals the multifaceted nature of Eating in biblical theology.
Sub-Topics in This Chain
6 aspects of Eating found in Scripture
The host acting as waiter(1 verse)
Favored guests served a double portion(1 verse)
Table used in(1 verse)
Sitting at table(1 verse)
Reclining on couches(3 verses)
Ablutions before(1 verse)