Dictionary entry

Milk

American Tract Society Bible Dictionary

Is often alluded to in the Bible, as a symbol of pure, simple, and wholesome truth, Heb 5:12,131Pe 2:2; and in connection with honey, to denote fertility and plenty, Ge 49:12Nu 16:13Jos 5:6. The Jews and their neighbors used not only the milk of cows, but also that of camels, sheep, and goats, Ge 32:15De 32:14Pr 27:27. SeeBUTTERandCHEESE.