"And when the layer of dew lifted, there, on the surface of the wilderness, was a small round substance, as fine as frost on the ground. So when the children of Israel saw it, they said to one another, “What is it?” For they did not know what it was." vv.14-15
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Manna, meaning "what." Manna, bread from heaven. Manna, spiritual food (1 Cor. 10:3). Manna was food for the Israelites during their 40 years in the wilderness provided directly by God. This wasn't some naturally growing food that God just allowed to grow well fro them in their travels, but food straight from God- spiritual food. This helps us define the word spiritual as something direct from god and not by natural means. The description in this verse also helps in the details that doesn't match with anything that could've grown there and why they named the bread "what." God commanded them to take just enough for the day and no more (two portions on day six since no gathering on the Sabbath). If they tried to take more or even save just a little it would rot and show doubt in God's provision. Jesus replaces the manna and is our bread from heaven of whom we can have unlimited amounts of and gorge ourselves on. Do you eat your daily bread? Do you doubt God's provision and try to "save" something just in case?
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