In the Bible, the term "delicacies" often refers to luxurious or sumptuous foods and drinks that are associated with wealth, indulgence, and sometimes moral or spiritual danger. The concept of delicacies is mentioned in various contexts, highlighting both the allure and the potential pitfalls of indulgence.

Old Testament References

1. Genesis 27:4 · In the account of Isaac blessing his sons, Isaac asks Esau to prepare "tasty food" or "delicacies" that he loves, so that he may bless him before he dies. This request underscores the cultural significance of special foods in familial and covenantal contexts: "Prepare me the kind of tasty food I love and bring it to me to eat, so that I may give you my blessing before I die."

2. Proverbs 23:1-3 · The book of Proverbs warns against the dangers of indulging in the delicacies of rulers, which can be deceitful and lead to ruin: "When you sit down to dine with a ruler, consider carefully what is set before you, and put a knife to your throat if you possess a great appetite. Do not crave his delicacies, for that food is deceptive."

3. Daniel 1:8 · Daniel's refusal to defile himself with the king's delicacies is a testament to his commitment to God's laws and his desire to remain pure: "But Daniel resolved in his heart that he would not defile himself with the king’s food or with the wine he drank. So he asked the chief official for permission not to defile himself."

New Testament References

1. Luke 16:19 · In the parable of the rich man and Lazarus, the rich man is described as living in luxury every day, feasting on delicacies, which contrasts with Lazarus's poverty and suffering: "Now there was a rich man dressed in purple and fine linen, who lived each day in joyous splendor."

2. Revelation 18:14 · The fall of Babylon is depicted with the lament over the loss of its luxurious goods, including delicacies, symbolizing the end of its opulence and excess: "The fruit of your soul’s desire has departed from you; all your luxury and splendor have vanished, never to be seen again."

Theological Implications

In the biblical narrative, delicacies often symbolize the temptations of the flesh and the transient nature of worldly pleasures. They serve as a metaphor for the moral and spiritual challenges that come with wealth and abundance. The Bible encourages believers to exercise self-control and discernment, recognizing that indulgence in delicacies can lead to spiritual complacency or moral compromise.

Moral and Ethical Considerations

The Bible's treatment of delicacies invites reflection on the ethical use of resources and the importance of prioritizing spiritual nourishment over physical indulgence. Believers are called to be mindful of their appetites and to seek sustenance that aligns with God's will and purposes.(n.) Plural of Delicacy.3953. paropsis -- a side dish of delicacies
... a side dish of delicacies. Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: paropsis
Phonetic Spelling: (par-op-sis') Short Definition: a bowl, dish, platter ...
//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/3953.htm - 6k4516. manammim -- delicacies, dainties
... 4515, 4516. manammim. 4517 . delicacies, dainties. Transliteration: manammim
Phonetic Spelling: (man-am') Short Definition: delicacies. ...
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6598. path-bag -- portion, delicacies
path-bag. 6597, 6598. path-bag. 6599 . portion, delicacies. Transliteration:
path-bag Phonetic Spelling: (pathbag') Short Definition: food. ...
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5730a. eden -- a luxury, dainty, delight
... 5730, 5730a. eden. 5730b . a luxury, dainty, delight. Transliteration:
eden Short Definition: delicacies. Word Origin from an unused ...
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4303. matam -- tasty or savory food, dainties
... Word Origin from taam Definition tasty or savory food, dainties NASB Word Usage
delicacies (2), savory dish (3), savory food (3). dainty meat, savoury meat. ...
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4574. maadan -- a dainty (food), delight
... Word Origin from the same as eden Definition a dainty (food), delight NASB Word
Usage dainties (1), delicacies (1), delight (1). dainty, delicately, delight. ...
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Excess in Dress, as Well as in Personal Culture, to be Shunned ...
... a simplicity altogether worthy of the divine discipline, but to invest all the other
parts of the body with the luxurious absurdities of pomps and delicacies? ...
/.../tertullian/on the apparel of women/chapter ix excess in dress as.htm

The World-Winning Climb.
... He had a small case of wine and some delicacies for his appetite. ... At the little inn
where they spent the first night they found the wine and food delicacies. ...
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Having Mentioned the Baptist, St. ...
... What has cruelty in common with delicacies? ... Behold those eyes, even in death, the
witnesses of thy crime, turning away from the sight of the delicacies. ...
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Whether the Temporal Punishment is Imposed According to the Degree ...
... according to the degree of pleasure derived from the sin, as appears from
Apoc.18:7: "As much as she hath glorified herself and lived in delicacies, so much ...
/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether the temporal punishment is.htm

On Eating.
... For my part, I am sorry for this disease, while they are not ashamed to sing the
praises of their delicacies, giving themselves great trouble to get lampreys ...
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The Divine Word
... The Word is like a garden, that may be called a heavenly paradise, in which are
delicacies and charms of every kind, delicacies from the fruits, and charms ...
/.../swedenborg/spiritual life and the word of god/part fourththe divine word.htm

From the Close of the General Conference in 1796, to the ...
... Speaking of the doctor's departure, he says, "Strangers to the delicacies of Christian
friendship know little or nothing of the pain of parting." After ...
/.../chapter 3 from the close.htm

The Bishop Elect and Consecrate
... He gave no time to the menu of the banquet, to the delicacies, the authorities,
and the lacquey-smoothed amenities of the new life. ...
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How Contempt of Himself Can be Produced in a Man, and How Useful ...
... to be considered as scum and a disgrace by everyone and to be despised as unclean
filth by everyone than to experience all sorts of different delicacies or to ...
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Human Flesh not the Proper or Natural Food of Men.
... by nature, and nothing to prohibit those who dare to say such things from regaling
themselves with the bodies of their dearest friends as delicacies, as being ...
/.../chapter viii human flesh not the.htm

Delicacies (7 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (n.) Plural of Delicacy. Multi-Version Concordance Delicacies
(7 Occurrences). ... Don't let me eat of their delicacies. (WEB NAS NIV). ...
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Delicacy (1 Occurrence)
... is alluring, delicate, or refined; a luxury or pleasure; something pleasant to the
senses, especially to the sense of taste; a dainty; as, delicacies of the ...
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Maw (2 Occurrences)
... word keres is found in a metaphorical sense: "(Nebuchadrezzar) hath, like a monster,
swallowed me up, he hath filled his maw with my delicacies" (Jeremiah 51:34 ...
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Onions (1 Occurrence)
... un'-yunz (betsalim; krommuon): One of the delicacies of Egypt for which the children
of Israel pined in the wilderness (Numbers 11:5). The onion, alllium cepa ...
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Ossifrage (2 Occurrences)
... He does not, however, confine himself to these delicacies, but whenever
he has an opportunity will devour lambs, kids, or hares. ...
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Gift (148 Occurrences)
... cattle (Genesis 32:13-15), gold (2 Samuel 18:11), jewels (Genesis 24:53), furniture,
and vessels for eating and drinking (2 Samuel 17:28); delicacies, as spices ...
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Rinsed (6 Occurrences)
... has devoured me, he has crushed me, he has made me an empty vessel, he has, like
a monster, swallowed me up, he has filled his maw with my delicacies; he has ...
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Delicate (32 Occurrences)
... Revised Version (British and American) retains the word, but the American Standard
Revised Version very properly has replaced it with "delicacies." In Sirach 30 ...
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Delicately (11 Occurrences)
... Revised Version (British and American) retains the word, but the American Standard
Revised Version very properly has replaced it with "delicacies." In Sirach 30 ...
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Deliberation (1 Occurrence)

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