Cucumbers are mentioned several times in the Bible, but what is their significance and meaning? In the Old Testament, cucumbers were a common food item, and were often eaten by the Israelites during their time in the wilderness. However, the cucumber also has a symbolic meaning in the Bible. In Numbers 11:5, the Israelites who were wandering in the desert complained about the lack of variety in their diet, saying "We remember the fish, which we did eat in Egypt freely; the cucumbers, and the me…