Man ate the bread of angels; He sent them food in abundance.
Parallel translations
- WEB Man ate the bread of angels. He sent them food to the full.
- KJV Man did eat angels’ food: he sent them meat to the full.
- NKJV Men ate angels’ food; He sent them food to the full.
- NASB Man ate the bread of angels; He sent them food in abundance.
- NLT They ate the food of angels! God gave them all they could hold.
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Quick answer
The people ate 'the bread of angels,' heavenly food given in full measure. God's generosity met their need completely.
Overview
Manna is called 'the bread of angels' (or of mighty ones), emphasizing its heavenly origin and abundance. God 'sent them food to the full,' lacking nothing. This lavish supply highlights divine generosity and ultimately points to Christ, who satisfies the deepest hunger of the soul so that whoever comes to Him will never hunger.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 4
- Exod 16:8And Moses added, “The LORD will give you meat to eat this evening and bread to fill you in the morning, for He has heard your grumbling against Him. Who are we? Your grumblings are not against us but against the LORD.”
- Matt 15:37They all ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up seven basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over.
- Matt 14:20They all ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up twelve basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over.
- Ps 103:20Bless the LORD, all His angels mighty in strength who carry out His word, who hearken to the voice of His command.
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