Bible Dictionary

Manna

The food provided by God for the children of Israel in the wilderness.

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Letter

M

Meaning

The food provided by God for the children of Israel in the wilderness.

Key Scriptures

  • Exodus 16:1-36
  • Numbers 11:4-9
  • Deuteronomy 8:2-3
  • Joshua 5:12
  • Nehemiah 9:20-21
  • Psalm 78:23-25
  • John 6:31-58
  • Hebrews 9:4
  • Revelation 2:17

Original Language

Hebrew

מָן

man

manna; meaning associated in Exodus with "What is it?"

Greek

μάννα

manna

manna

Meaning

Manna is the food provided by God for the children of Israel in the wilderness.

The name is associated in Exodus with the question, “What is it?”


Biblical Usage

In Scripture, manna was the food that the LORD provided for the children of Israel during their journey through the wilderness.

It appeared upon the ground with the morning dew and was gathered according to the LORD’s command.

The Israelites ate manna throughout their wilderness journey until they came into the land of Canaan.


Key References

  • Exodus 16:1-36
  • Numbers 11:4-9
  • Deuteronomy 8:2-3
  • Joshua 5:12
  • Nehemiah 9:20-21
  • Psalm 78:23-25
  • John 6:31-58
  • Hebrews 9:4
  • Revelation 2:17

  • Israel
  • Moses
  • Wilderness
  • Bread
  • Exodus
  • Quail

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Scriptures

  • Exodus 16:1-36
  • Numbers 11:4-9
  • Deuteronomy 8:2-3
  • Joshua 5:12
  • Nehemiah 9:20-21
  • Psalm 78:23-25
  • John 6:31-58
  • Hebrews 9:4
  • Revelation 2:17

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