Bible Dictionary
Honey
Honey was a valued sweet food obtained chiefly from bees, often found in rocks, trees, or the wilderness. Scripture also uses honey as a picture of abundance, sweetness, and the pleasantness of God’s word.
Biblical Usage
Honey symbolizes abundance in the description of a land flowing with milk and honey, and sweetness in descriptions of speech and God’s ordinances. It was a luxury and a valued food, though excessive eating was associated with nausea and the need for moderation.
Scripture References
1 Samuel 14:25
1 Samuel 14:27
1 Samuel 14:29
Song of Solomon 5:1
Psalms 19:10
Proverbs 5:3
Song of Solomon 4:11
Judges 14:8
Genesis 43:11
Ezekiel 27:17
Proverbs 16:24
Matthew 3:4
Deuteronomy 32:13
Psalms 81:16
1 Samuel 14:25-29
Exodus 3:8
Isaiah 7:15
Psalms 119:103
Proverbs 24:13
Proverbs 25:16
Proverbs 25:17
Matthew 3:42