Genesis 9:3

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

In the past, I gave you the green plants to eat. Now every animal will also be food for you. I give you everything on earth—it is yours.

Cross References

Romans 14:14

I know that there is no food that is wrong to eat. The Lord Jesus is the one who convinced me of that. But if someone believes that something is wrong, then it is wrong for that person.

Deuteronomy 12:15

“Whenever you want to eat meat, you can enjoy that blessing from the Lord your God wherever you live. You can butcher the animal just as you do gazelles and deer, and anyone, clean or unclean, can eat it.

1 Corinthians 10:31

So if you eat, or if you drink, or if you do anything, do it for the glory of God.

Colossians 2:16

So don’t let anyone make rules for you about eating and drinking or about Jewish customs (festivals, New Moon celebrations, or Sabbath days).

1 Corinthians 10:23

“All things are allowed,” you say. But not all things are good. “All things are allowed.” But some things don’t help anyone.

Romans 14:3

Those who know they can eat any kind of food must not feel that they are better than those who eat only vegetables. And those who eat only vegetables must not decide that those who eat all foods are wrong. God has accepted them.

Leviticus 22:8

“A priest must not eat any animal that died by itself or that was killed by wild animals. If he eats that animal, he will be unclean. I am the Lord.

Romans 14:20

Don’t let the eating of food destroy the work of God. All food is right to eat, but it is wrong for anyone to eat something that hurts the faith of another person.

Romans 14:17

In God’s kingdom, what we eat and drink is not important. Here is what is important: a right way of life, peace, and joy—all from the Holy Spirit.

Genesis 9:2

Every animal on earth, every bird in the air, every animal that crawls on the ground, and every fish in the sea will be afraid of you. All of them will be under your control.