What the Bible says about Food, Symbolism of
(From Forerunner Commentary)

Hebrews 13:9 "Foods" represent physical, ritual observances. God is the author of rituals as well, and they have their place. Paul is referring to the ritual observances, the ceremonies, of the Old Covenant, as food was involved with them. But over the years, people came to have a superstitious attitude toward such things—that if, for instance, they ate of something that had been offered in sacrifice, it would impart to them some spiritual strength. Of course, it could not. We receive spiritual strength from spiritual things. John W. Ritenbaugh Grace Upon Grace Related Topics: Ceremony | Food | Food and Drink Offerings | Foods, Abstaining from | Old Covenant | Spiritual Food | Spiritual Strength

 

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