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Honey
Easton's Bible Dictionary
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Canaan was a "land flowing with milk and honey" (Exodus 3:8 ). Milk and honey were among the chief dainties in the earlier ages, as they are now among the Bedawin; and butter and honey are also mentioned among articles of food (Isaiah 7:15 ). The ancients used honey instead of sugar (Psalm 119:103; Proverbs 24:13 ); but when taken in great quantities it caused nausea, a fact referred to in Proverbs 25:16,17 to inculcate moderation in pleasures. Honey and milk also are put for sweet discourse (Song of Solomon 4:11 ).
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These dictionary topics are from M.G. Easton M.A., D.D., Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Third Edition, published by Thomas Nelson, 1897. Public Domain.
These dictionary topics are from M.G. Easton M.A., D.D., Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Third Edition, published by Thomas Nelson, 1897. Public Domain.
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Easton, Matthew George. Entry for 'Honey'. Easton's Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​ebd/​h/honey.html. 1897.
Easton, Matthew George. Entry for 'Honey'. Easton's Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​ebd/​h/honey.html. 1897.