Dictionary of Bible Themes A common source of food and nourishment, associated with rich and productive land. The term is also used figuratively as a form of spiritual food suitable for those who have yet to reach maturity in the Christian faith. Deuteronomy 32:13-14Milk as a source of nourishment See also Genesis 18:8Judges 4:19 2 Samuel 17:29 Proverbs 27:27 Ezekiel 25:4 1 Corinthians 9:7 illustrating the support of the ministry Deuteronomy 6:3Milk as an indication of prosperity and well-being Isaiah 55:1See also A frequent description of the promised land Exodus 3:8Leviticus 20:24 Numbers 13:27 Isaiah 7:22; 60:16 Ezekiel 20:6 Joel 3:18 Exodus 23:19; 34:26 Laws concerning milk Deuteronomy 14:21Hebrews 5:12-13 Elementary Christian teaching likened to milk See also 1 Corinthians 3:21 Peter 2:2 Proverbs 30:33 Milk used figuratively See also Genesis 49:12Job 10:10 Songs 4:11; 5:12 Lamentations 4:7 See also 4404 food5881 immaturity 7257 promised land |
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