Complete Bible Study Guide
What Does the Bible Say About What We Should Eat?
12 Scripture references with full text and commentary
Understanding What We Should Eat in the Bible
Explore what the Bible says about what we should eat. This collection of 12 key Scripture passages reveals God's wisdom and guidance on this important theme.
Top 10 Verses About What We Should Eat
- 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
- 4Isaiah 66:15
“For, behold, the LORD will come with fire, and with his chariots like a whirlwind, to render his anger with fury, and his rebuke with flames of fire.”
KJV - 5Daniel 1:11
“Then said Daniel to Melzar, whom the prince of the eunuchs had set over Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah, Melzar: or, the steward”
KJV - 6Matthew 6:31
“Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed?”
KJV - 7Matthew 15:11
“Not that which goeth into the mouth defileth a man; but that which cometh out of the mouth, this defileth a man.”
KJV - 8Mark 7:19
“Because it entereth not into his heart, but into the belly, and goeth out into the draught, purging all meats?”
KJV - 9
- 10Acts 10:15
“And the voice spake unto him again the second time, What God hath cleansed, that call not thou common.”
KJV
Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About What We Should Eat? (5 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,”
“For, behold, the LORD will come with fire, and with his chariots like a whirlwind, to render his anger with fury, and his rebuke with flames of fire.”
“Then said Daniel to Melzar, whom the prince of the eunuchs had set over Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah, Melzar: or, the steward”
New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About What We Should Eat? (7 Verses)
“Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed?”
“Not that which goeth into the mouth defileth a man; but that which cometh out of the mouth, this defileth a man.”
“Because it entereth not into his heart, but into the belly, and goeth out into the draught, purging all meats?”
“Jesus then cometh, and taketh bread, and giveth them, and fish likewise.”
“And the voice spake unto him again the second time, What God hath cleansed, that call not thou common.”
“Him that is weak in the faith receive ye, but not to doubtful disputations. not: or, not to judge his doubtful thoughts”
“Let not him that eateth despise him that eateth not; and let not him which eateth not judge him that eateth: for God hath received him.”
How to Study What the Bible Says About What We Should Eat
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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 what we should eat. 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 what we should eat 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 what we should eat 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 what we should eat needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.
Share what you have learned about what we should eat 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 what we should eat, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.
How Well Do You Know What the Bible Says About What We Should Eat?
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