Complete Bible Study Guide
What Does the Bible Say About Vegetarians?
13 Scripture references with full text and commentary
Understanding Vegetarians in the Bible
What does the Bible say about vegetarians? Browse 16 carefully selected verses that illuminate this biblical theme.
Top 10 Verses About Vegetarians
- 1Genesis 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. bearing: Heb. seeding seed yielding: Heb. seeding seed”
KJV - 2Genesis 9:3
“Every moving thing that liveth shall be meat for you; even as the green herb have I given you all things.”
KJV - 3
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- 5Proverbs 15:17
“Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.”
KJV - 6Isaiah 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.”
KJV - 7Isaiah 11:7
“And the cow and the bear shall feed; their young ones shall lie down together: and the lion shall eat straw like the ox.”
KJV - 8Isaiah 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.”
KJV - 9Daniel 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 might not defile himself.”
KJV - 10
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Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Vegetarians? (9 Verses)
“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”
“Every moving thing that liveth shall be meat for you; even as the green herb have I given you all things.”
“And the LORD spake unto Moses and to Aaron, saying unto them,”
“Thou shalt not eat any abominable thing.”
“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.”
“And the cow and the bear shall feed; their young ones shall lie down together: and the lion shall eat straw like the ox.”
“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.”
“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.”
New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Vegetarians? (4 Verses)
“And there came a voice to him, Rise, Peter; kill, and eat.”
“For one believeth that he may eat all things: another, who is weak, eateth herbs.”
“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.”
“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”
How to Study What the Bible Says About Vegetarians
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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 vegetarians. 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 vegetarians 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 vegetarians 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 vegetarians needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.
Share what you have learned about vegetarians 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 vegetarians, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.
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