where in the bible is this?

Question

Where in the Bible does it talk about praying over your food?


I see people pray in public... I understand that because i pray in public... i also pray over my meal sometimes but only when i remember... to me its not LAW to pray over my meal however, i see people do it religiously... why? where does it say anything about praying over your meal in the Bible?


Is it even mentioned in the Bible?


Just wondering... :) thanks...

Answer 1

Ha! We were just discussing this...

The only mention in Scripture over praying for your food is in terms of a holiday. For instance, during passover there are prayers said before every portion of the meal. It did become a tradition, no, it's not a law. My circle of friends jokingly make up a "rule" that you don't pray before drinks or appetizers, and must remember to include any absent members of the party in the prayer or else their food will not be "blessed." They did this as a joke to make fun of how religious praying before meals has gotten. It's really supposed to be a time to remember that God is the One who gives us all good things, and Who provided the meal for us to eat. Kind of the same thing as saying, "Woah, Mom, this chicken is awesome, thanks!" Not a law. And kind of pointless if you ONLY do it because you HAVE to. "Say thanks to your mom, kids!"
(grudgingly) "...Yeah...thanks..." See what I mean? :)

Answer 2

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Answer 3

I don't recall the Bible ever specifically commanding that we pray before meals, although it often mentions people doing so, and Jesus does list this as part of His instructions on prayer, Luke 11:2 - 4.

But the most important thing to remember is that we are no longer under the law, for Jesus fulfilled the law on our behalf. Therefore, whatever we do, we should do joyfully, to give rightful praise to Him Who gave us all things.

Freely, your sister in Christ

Answer 4

The bible says to give thanks to Godfor all things.

It say enter into your closet to pray. Matt. Chapter 6.

Matt.6:9-13 is the Lord's prayer.

Rom.14:14:5-9; comes to mind.
Jesus has ascended so John 14:13,14,15,26,28 applies with 16:23,26 In Jesus Name.

Answer 5

I think this verse pretty much covers it all:

1 Thessalonians 5:17
"Pray without ceasing."

Answer 6

I believe during "The Last Supper", and maybe Moses did just as
Pharoh allowed the Israelites to leave Egypt.

Answer 7

I guess it goes all the wya back to Able and his offerings to God . Even Jesus blessed the loaves and fishes and they were multiplyed . I guess I have really never seen it where it is a order or a Comandment to prayer over our food . It is just giving thanks for what we have.

Answer 8

john: This is correct - there's no direct command to "give thanks" over your meal. The concept is derived from when Jesus broke bread and gave "thanks" - this was the pattern from where this practice occurred. Some people just ask a "blessing" on the meal.

Answer 9

There are many things haram(not permissible) and Jesus pbuh has come to fulfil the law not to destroy. Things like pork are still forbidden. These are other people like peter who permissible these things for christians. Christian should re-think that either they regard peter or Jesus pbuh the Prophet of Allah.

Answer 10

In the Lord's Prayer we ask God to give us our daily bread.

When he does, it's completely appropriate to thank him.

It's not required, though.