Biblical Anatomy #13 - TEETH

Biblical Anatomy #13 - TEETH

Today we continue studying in the series called "Biblical Anatomy."

Anatomy - is the study of parts and structures of organisms.

What is "Biblical Anatomy" you might ask?  It is the study of the structure of the Christian Body (The Christian family/church).  

Today we focus on TEETH (In one of the previous Biblical Anatomy posts we learned that the teeth, along with tongue & lips are part of the mouth):

Teeth- "hard bodies attached in a row to each jaw.  Their

           purpose: mastication of food, as weapons of attack or

           defense".

During my research, I found out that there are 5 popular sayings or phrases in the Bible about "teeth".

 

5 "Teeth" Sayings From The Bible:

- Eye for eye, tooth for tooth

- Skin of my teeth

- Teeth on edge

- Chew the cud

- Gnashing of teeth

Notice the difference in the two Scripture passages below - the Old Testament (listed first) and the New Testament (listed second): 

In the second New Testament passage above, we see that it's all about forgiveness, instead of getting even "eye for eye, tooth for tooth".

Here are the Bible verses about the 4 remaining "teeth" sayings: 

“And I have escaped by the skin of my teeth."  

Job 19:20

"And the children’s teeth are set on edge."  

Jeremiah 31:29

“Among the animals, whatever divides the hoof, having cloven hooves and chewing the cud—that you may eat"  

Proverbs 10:13

“They gnashed at me with their teeth."  

Proverbs 35:16

What is the main function of our teeth?  To eat.

I started to think about the Garden of Eden and the fall of mankind - it was eating; taking a bite of that apple that began the sin/death cycle. (see Bible passage above).

I realize it wasn't the actual "eating" that caused our demise but the decision to disobey God.  However, I like the symbolism of eating because Jesus is "the Bread of Life."  When we become a Christian and decide to accept the free gift of forgiveness and eternal life we are symbolically eating the Bread of Life.

(click HERE to view "Jesus Is - THE BREAD OF LIFE")

  

We will NEVER go hungry if we go to Jesus Christ!

Previous "Biblical Anatomy" Posts:

#1 - BODY

#2 - MIND

#3 - HEAD

#4 - FACE

#5 - EYES

#6 - EARS

#7 - NOSE

#8 - FOREHEAD

#9 HAIR

#10 CHEEKS

#11 MOUTH

#12 LIPS

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