Eggs are mentioned in the Bible as part of the diet and daily life of the people in biblical times. They are referenced in both literal and metaphorical contexts, illustrating their significance in the culture and teachings of the Scriptures.

Biblical References:

1. Job 6:6 · "Is tasteless food eaten without salt, or is there flavor in the white of an egg?" . In this verse, Job uses the egg to illustrate the concept of tastelessness, comparing his suffering and the lack of comfort from his friends to eating bland food. The mention of the egg white highlights its commonality and the expectation of flavor, which is absent, much like the comfort he seeks.

2. Isaiah 10:14 · "My hand reached as into a nest to seize the wealth of the nations; like one gathering abandoned eggs, I gathered all the earth. There was no wing that fluttered, no beak that opened or chirped." . Here, the imagery of gathering eggs is used to describe the ease with which the Assyrian king claims victory over nations. The metaphor of eggs in a nest conveys vulnerability and the absence of resistance.

3. Luke 11:12 · "Or if he asks for an egg, will give him a scorpion?" . In this teaching, Jesus uses the egg to illustrate the goodness of God in providing for His children. The contrast between an egg and a scorpion emphasizes the care and benevolence of a father, reflecting God's nature in giving good gifts to those who ask.

Cultural and Dietary Significance:

In ancient times, eggs were a common food source, valued for their nutrition and availability. They were likely gathered from domesticated birds such as chickens, as well as from wild birds. Eggs were consumed in various forms and were considered a staple in the diet of the people.

Symbolism and Metaphor:

Eggs in the Bible often symbolize potential and new life, given their nature as the beginning of a creature's life cycle. They can also represent fragility and vulnerability, as seen in the metaphorical use in Isaiah. The egg's role in Jesus' teaching in Luke underscores the theme of provision and care, highlighting the trustworthiness of God as a provider.

Theological Implications:

The use of eggs in biblical texts can be seen as a reflection of God's creation and the natural order. They serve as a reminder of the sustenance provided by God and the care He extends to His creation. The metaphorical use of eggs in Scripture also points to deeper spiritual truths about reliance on God and the assurance of His goodness.

In summary, eggs in the Bible are more than just a dietary element; they carry rich symbolic meaning and are used to convey important spiritual lessons. Their presence in Scripture underscores the everyday life of biblical times while also pointing to the deeper truths of God's provision and care.1716. dagar -- to gather together as a brood
... root Definition to gather together as a brood NASB Word Usage gather (1), hatches
eggs (1). ... A primitive root, to brood over eggs or young -- gather, sit. ...
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1000. betsah -- an egg
... 999, 1000. betsah. 1001 . an egg. Transliteration: betsah Phonetic Spelling:
(bay-tsaw') Short Definition: eggs. Word Origin from ...
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The Gentleman with Rotten Eggs
... a New Church; Comments on Rousseau; Geology; Swedenborg, and Riding Horseback; Gwennap
and 20,000 People; Death of Whitefield The Gentleman with Rotten Eggs. ...
/.../wesley/the journal of john wesley/the gentleman with rotten eggs.htm

Display of Different Eggs.
... Book IV. Chapter XXIX."Display of Different Eggs. But different eggs they
display after this manner. Perforating the top at both ...
/.../the refutation of all heresies/chapter xxix display of different eggs.htm

Whether it is Fitting that those who Fast Should be Bidden to ...
... OF FASTING (EIGHT ARTICLES) Whether it is fitting that those who fast should
be bidden to abstain from flesh meat, eggs, and milk foods? ...
/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether it is fitting that 2.htm

We have Likewise Learned that in the Regions of Armenia and in ...
... We have likewise learned that in the regions of Armenia and in other places certain
people eat eggs and cheese on the Sabbaths and Lord's days of the holy lent ...
/.../schaff/the seven ecumenical councils/canon lvi we have likewise.htm

The Evolution of a Mother
... What does exist, and sometimes in marvellous perfection, is care for eggs; but that
is a wholly different thing, both in its physical and psychical aspect ...
/.../the lowell lectures on the ascent of man/chapter viii the evolution of.htm

Evil Cannot be Suppressed by the Physical Force of the Government ...
... We may dispute upon the question whether the nestlings are ready to do without the
mother-hen and to come out of the eggs, or whether they are not yet advanced ...
/.../tolstoy/the kingdom of god is within you/chapter x evil cannot be.htm

Healed by Divine Power
... "Mother," he replied, "I can eat two eggs if you can spare that many, and you may
cook them for me." When Mother cooked the eggs, he looked at her and said ...
/.../cole/trials and triumphs of faith/chapter ix healed by divine.htm

This ChapterContinues the Same Subject and Speaks of Another Kind ...
... to heaven (that is, the keeping of the commandments) it will share the fate of the
butterfly that comes from the silkworm, which lays some eggs that produce ...
/.../the interior castle or the mansions/chapter iii this chapter continues.htm

There is a Popular Philosophical Joke Intended to Typify the ...
... We talk of nothing but useful men and working institutions; that is, we only
think of the chickens as things that will lay more eggs. ...
/.../chesterton/whats wrong with the world/chapter 2 there is a.htm

Egg-Shell Christians
... You have sometimes heard it said of people that "they have to be handled like eggs";
eggs must be handled carefully, or you are likely to break them. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/naylor/heart talks/talk seven egg-shell christians.htm

Eggs (7 Occurrences)
...Eggs (7 Occurrences). ... Job 39:14 For she leaves her eggs on the earth, warms them
in the dust, (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). ...
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Egg (3 Occurrences)
...Eggs deserted (Isaiah 10:14), of a bird (Deuteronomy 22:6), an ostrich (Job 39:14),
the cockatrice (Isaiah 59:5). In Luke 11:12, an egg is contrasted with a ...
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Partridge (2 Occurrences)
... Some interpret the words as meaning that the covetous man will be as surely
disappointed as the partridge which gathers in eggs, not of her own laying, and ...
/p/partridge.htm - 13k

Ostrich (9 Occurrences)
... The allusion here is to the habit of the ostrich with reference to its eggs, which
is thus described: "The outer layer of eggs is generally so ill covered that ...
/o/ostrich.htm - 18k

Nest (22 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) The bed or receptacle prepared by a fowl
for holding her eggs and for hatching and rearing her young. ...
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Brood (19 Occurrences)
... 3. (vt) That which is bred or produced; breed; species. 4. (vt) Heavy waste in
tin and copper ores. 5. (a.) Sitting or inclined to sit on eggs. ...
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Spider (3 Occurrences)
... with two or three pairs of spinnerets near the end, by means of which they spin
threads of silk to form cocoons, or nests, to protect their eggs and young. ...
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Lapwing (2 Occurrences)
... Its eggs are the plover's eggs of the London market, esteemed a delicacy. ... The
lapwing is a plover, and its flesh and eggs are delicious food. ...
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Bird (65 Occurrences)
... Deuteronomy 22:6 If a bird's nest chance to be before you in the way, in any tree
or on the ground, with young ones or eggs, and the hen sitting on the young ...
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Birds (125 Occurrences)
... of the odor of their food. Young ostriches have sweet, tender flesh and
the eggs are edible also. In putting these birds among the ...
/b/birds.htm - 62k

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