4474 manna
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The source of food provided miraculously for the children of Israel during their desert wanderings. The NT sees this heavenly food as a symbol of Jesus Christ as the bread of life.

Manna provided by God

Exodus 16:31; Joshua 5:12 See also Exodus 16:32-35; Numbers 11:6-9; Nehemiah 9:15; Psalm 78:24-25; John 6:31,49; Hebrews 9:4

Manna as a type

A type of the word of God

Deuteronomy 8:3 See also Deuteronomy 8:16; Nehemiah 9:20; Matthew 4:4

A type of Jesus Christ

John 6:50-51 See also John 6:32-35,47-48,52-58

A symbol of future blessing

Revelation 2:17

See also

1330  God, the provider
2203  Christ, titles of
5222  baking
7221  exodus, the



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