What does the Bible say about butter?

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The Bible presents butter as a wholesome provision of God, a sign of hospitality, abundance, and at times the ordinary comforts of life, while reminding us that bodily blessings must never replace trust in the Lord. Abraham served curds and milk to his heavenly visitors in Genesis 18:8, and Judges 5:25 portrays Jael offering a rich, generous drink. Deuteronomy 32:14 uses the richness of dairy food to describe God’s lavish care for Israel, whereas 2 Samuel 17:29 records such provisions meeting David’s need in hardship. Isaiah 7:15, 22 connects curds and honey with both sustenance and the altered conditions of judgment. Proverbs 30:33 also uses churning milk to teach that actions naturally bring consequences.