Bible Dictionary

Bread

Food made from flour, usually baked into loaves.

Quick Reference

Total Entries

368

Entry Position

48 of 368

Letter

B

Meaning

Food made from flour, usually baked into loaves.

Key Scriptures

  • Genesis 3:19
  • Exodus 16:4
  • Leviticus 24:5-9
  • Deuteronomy 8:3
  • Matthew 4:4
  • Matthew 26:26
  • John 6:32-35
  • Acts 2:46

Also Called

loaf loaves

Original Language

Hebrew

לֶחֶם

lechem

bread; food

Greek

ἄρτος

artos

bread

Meaning

Bread is food made from flour, usually baked into loaves.

It has long been a basic food in many cultures.


Biblical Usage

In Scripture, bread refers to ordinary food and daily provision.

It is also used in connection with offerings, the Passover, the Lord’s Supper, and in figurative expressions.


Key References

  • Genesis 3:19
  • Exodus 16:4
  • Leviticus 24:5-9
  • Deuteronomy 8:3
  • Matthew 4:4
  • Matthew 26:26
  • John 6:32-35
  • Acts 2:46

  • Manna
  • Unleavened Bread
  • Passover
  • Meat
  • Shewbread

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Scriptures

  • Genesis 3:19
  • Exodus 16:4
  • Leviticus 24:5-9
  • Deuteronomy 8:3
  • Matthew 4:4
  • Matthew 26:26
  • John 6:32-35
  • Acts 2:46

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