Complete Bible Study Guide
What Does the Bible Say About Honey?
22 Scripture references with full text and commentary
Understanding Honey in the Bible
What does the Bible say about honey? Browse 20 carefully selected verses that illuminate this biblical theme.
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Total Verses
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Old Testament
2
New Testament
Top 10 Verses About Honey
- 1Genesis 43:11
“And their father Israel said unto them, If it must be so now, do this; take of the best fruits in the land in your vessels, and carry down the man a present, a little balm, and a little honey, spices, and myrrh, nuts, and almonds:”
KJV - 2Exodus 3:8
“And I am come down to deliver them out of the hand of the Egyptians, and to bring them up out of that land unto a good land and a large, unto a land flowing with milk and honey; unto the place of the Canaanites, and the Hittites, and the Amorites, and the Perizzites, and the Hivites, and the Jebusites.”
KJV - 3Exodus 16:31
“And the house of Israel called the name thereof Manna: and it was like coriander seed, white; and the taste of it was like wafers made with honey.”
KJV - 4Leviticus 2:11
“No meat offering, which ye shall bring unto the LORD, shall be made with leaven: for ye shall burn no leaven, nor any honey, in any offering of the LORD made by fire.”
KJV - 5Leviticus 20:24
“But I have said unto you, Ye shall inherit their land, and I will give it unto you to possess it, a land that floweth with milk and honey: I am the LORD your God, which have separated you from other people.”
KJV - 6Deuteronomy 8:8
“A land of wheat, and barley, and vines, and fig trees, and pomegranates; a land of oil olive, and honey; of oil: Heb. of olive tree of oil”
KJV - 7Deuteronomy 32:13
“He made him ride on the high places of the earth, that he might eat the increase of the fields; and he made him to suck honey out of the rock, and oil out of the flinty rock;”
KJV - 8Judges 14:14
“And he said unto them, Out of the eater came forth meat, and out of the strong came forth sweetness. And they could not in three days expound the riddle.”
KJV - 9Psalms 19:7
“The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple. law: or, doctrine converting: or, restoring”
KJV - 10Psalms 19:10
“More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb . the honeycomb: Heb. the dropping of honeycombs”
KJV
Subtopics of Honey
General scriptures concerning
Not to be offered with sacrifices
Found in rocks
Found upon the ground
Samson's riddle concerning
Sent as a present by Jacob to Egypt
Plentiful in Palestine
Abundant in Assyria
An article of merchandise from Palestine
Assyria
Canaan
Carcases of dead animals
Egypt
Esteemed a wholesome food
Exported from Canaan
First fruits of, offered to God
Gathered and prepared by bees
General references
God the giver of
Holy speech of saints
Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Honey? (20 Verses)
“And their father Israel said unto them, If it must be so now, do this; take of the best fruits in the land in your vessels, and carry down the man a present, a little balm, and a little honey, spices, and myrrh, nuts, and almonds:”
“And I am come down to deliver them out of the hand of the Egyptians, and to bring them up out of that land unto a good land and a large, unto a land flowing with milk and honey; unto the place of the Canaanites, and the Hittites, and the Amorites, and the Perizzites, and the Hivites, and the Jebusites.”
Exodus 3:8KJV
“And the house of Israel called the name thereof Manna: and it was like coriander seed, white; and the taste of it was like wafers made with honey.”
Exodus 16:31KJV
“No meat offering, which ye shall bring unto the LORD, shall be made with leaven: for ye shall burn no leaven, nor any honey, in any offering of the LORD made by fire.”
“But I have said unto you, Ye shall inherit their land, and I will give it unto you to possess it, a land that floweth with milk and honey: I am the LORD your God, which have separated you from other people.”
“A land of wheat, and barley, and vines, and fig trees, and pomegranates; a land of oil olive, and honey; of oil: Heb. of olive tree of oil”
“He made him ride on the high places of the earth, that he might eat the increase of the fields; and he made him to suck honey out of the rock, and oil out of the flinty rock;”
“And he said unto them, Out of the eater came forth meat, and out of the strong came forth sweetness. And they could not in three days expound the riddle.”
Judges 14:14KJV
“The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple. law: or, doctrine converting: or, restoring”
Psalms 19:7KJV
“More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb . the honeycomb: Heb. the dropping of honeycombs”
Psalms 19:10KJV
“He should have fed them also with the finest of the wheat: and with honey out of the rock should I have satisfied thee. finest: Heb. fat of wheat”
Psalms 81:16KJV
“How sweet are thy words unto my taste! yea, sweeter than honey to my mouth! taste: Heb. palate”
“Pleasant words are as an honeycomb , sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.”
“My son, eat thou honey, because it is good; and the honeycomb, which is sweet to thy taste: to: Heb. upon thy palate”
“Hast thou found honey? eat so much as is sufficient for thee, lest thou be filled therewith, and vomit it.”
“It is not good to eat much honey: so for men to search their own glory is not glory.”
“Butter and honey shall he eat, that he may know to refuse the evil, and choose the good.”
Isaiah 7:15KJV
“Moreover he said unto me, Son of man, eat that thou findest; eat this roll, and go speak unto the house of Israel.”
Ezekiel 3:1KJV
“In the day that I lifted up mine hand unto them, to bring them forth of the land of Egypt into a land that I had espied for them, flowing with milk and honey, which is the glory of all lands:”
Ezekiel 20:6KJV
“Judah, and the land of Israel, they were thy merchants: they traded in thy market wheat of Minnith, and Pannag, and honey, and oil, and balm. balm: or, rosin”
New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Honey? (2 Verses)
“And the same John had his raiment of camel's hair, and a leathern girdle about his loins; and his meat was locusts and wild honey.”
Matthew 3:4KJV
“And they gave him a piece of a broiled fish, and of an honeycomb .”
Luke 24:42KJV
How to Study What the Bible Says About Honey
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Begin by reading through every verse listed on this page, noting which ones speak most directly to your current season of life. Write them down and revisit them throughout the week.
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Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about honey. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.
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Study the context of each verse. Read the surrounding chapter to understand who was speaking, who the audience was, and what circumstances prompted the passage. Context prevents misapplication.
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Memorise at least one key verse about honey and meditate on it daily. Scripture memory transforms thinking and equips you to apply God's Word in real-time situations.
Practical Application
Studying what the Bible says about honey is only the beginning. Scripture is meant to be lived out in daily obedience and faith. Here are practical steps to apply these truths:
Identify one area of your life where the biblical teaching on honey needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.
Share what you have learned about honey with a fellow believer or in a small group setting. Teaching others solidifies your own understanding and encourages mutual growth.
Pray through the key verses about honey, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Bible say about honey?
What does the Bible say about honey? Browse 20 carefully selected verses that illuminate this biblical theme. The Bible contains 22 key verses about honey spanning both Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses about honey are there?
There are 22 key Bible verses about honey compiled in this study guide, drawn from books across both the Old and New Testaments.
What is the best verse about honey?
One of the most well-known and frequently cited verses about honey is Genesis 43:11 — "And their father Israel said unto them, If it must be so now, do this; take of the best fruits in the land in your vessels, and carry down the man a p..."
Where in the Bible does it talk about honey?
Honey is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 22 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.
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