Complete Bible Study Guide

What Does the Bible Say About Taste?

5 Scripture references with full text and commentary

Understanding Taste in the Bible

What does the Bible say about taste? Browse 4 carefully selected verses that illuminate this biblical theme.

5
Total Verses
4
Old Testament
1
New Testament

Top 5 Verses About Taste

  1. 1
    2 Samuel 19:35
    I am this day fourscore years old: and can I discern between good and evil? can thy servant taste what I eat or what I drink? can I hear any more the voice of singing men and singing women? wherefore then should thy servant be yet a burden unto my lord the king?
    KJV
  2. 2
    Psalms 34:8
    O taste and see that the LORD is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him.
    KJV
  3. 3
    Psalms 119:103
    How sweet are thy words unto my taste! yea, sweeter than honey to my mouth! taste: Heb. palate
    KJV
  4. 4
    Ecclesiastes 9:7
    Go thy way, eat thy bread with joy, and drink thy wine with a merry heart; for God now accepteth thy works.
    KJV
  5. 5
    Luke 12:19
    And I will say to my soul, Soul, thou hast much goods laid up for many years; take thine ease, eat, drink, and be merry.
    KJV

Subtopics of Taste

The sense of, lost

Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Taste? (4 Verses)

I am this day fourscore years old: and can I discern between good and evil? can thy servant taste what I eat or what I drink? can I hear any more the voice of singing men and singing women? wherefore then should thy servant be yet a burden unto my lord the king?
O taste and see that the LORD is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him.
How sweet are thy words unto my taste! yea, sweeter than honey to my mouth! taste: Heb. palate
Go thy way, eat thy bread with joy, and drink thy wine with a merry heart; for God now accepteth thy works.

New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Taste? (1 Verses)

And I will say to my soul, Soul, thou hast much goods laid up for many years; take thine ease, eat, drink, and be merry.

How to Study What the Bible Says About Taste

  1. 1

    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.

  2. 2

    Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about taste. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.

  3. 3

    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.

  4. 4

    Memorise at least one key verse about taste 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 taste 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 taste needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.

  • Share what you have learned about taste 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 taste, 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 taste?
What does the Bible say about taste? Browse 4 carefully selected verses that illuminate this biblical theme. The Bible contains 5 key verses about taste spanning both Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses about taste are there?
There are 5 key Bible verses about taste compiled in this study guide, drawn from books across both the Old and New Testaments.
What is the best verse about taste?
One of the most well-known and frequently cited verses about taste is 2 Samuel 19:35 — "I am this day fourscore years old: and can I discern between good and evil? can thy servant taste what I eat or what I drink? can I hear any more the ..."
Where in the Bible does it talk about taste?
Taste is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 5 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.

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Topics Included

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