Bible Dictionary
Pulse
Pulse refers to vegetable food grown from seed, especially herbs, peas, beans, and other legumes. Daniel and his companions requested this kind of food instead of the king’s provisions.
Biblical Usage
Daniel and his companions requested pulse and water instead of the king’s food, and pulse was provided as their vegetable diet. The supplied material also notes another occurrence where “pulse” is used in connection with parched food, probably referring to leguminous plants.
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