Why is the promised land the 'land of milk and honey' when most Jews are lactose intolerant?

by janvandersan

Did they drink milk anyway, or maybe they fermented it making it easier to digest, or maybe it's just meant to imply that the land is fertile and lush in general? Thanks

holytriplem

when most Jews are lactose intolerant

Are they? I'd like to see a source on this.

Searocksandtrees

hi! this post doesn't address the issue of lactose intolerance, but can get you started anyway

you may also try x-posting to /r/AskReligion or a Jewish sub

rockviper

According to the below site goats and sheep were the main herd animals.

http://www.penn.museum/sites/Canaan/Animals.html