Numbers 11:8

God's Word

The people would go around and gather it, then grind it in a handmill or crush it in a mortar. They would cook it in a pot or make round loaves of bread out of it. It tasted like rich pastry made with olive oil.

Cross References

Genesis 25:29

Once, Jacob was preparing a meal when Esau, exhausted, came in from outdoors.

Exodus 16:23

He said to them, “This is what the Lord said: Tomorrow is a day of rest—a holy day dedicated to the Lord. Bake what you want to bake, and boil what you want to boil. Save all that’s left over, and keep it until tomorrow morning.”

Exodus 16:31

The Israelites called the food manna. It was like coriander seeds. It was white and tasted like wafers made with honey.

Numbers 11:7

(Manna was ⌞small⌟ like coriander seeds and looked like resin.

Numbers 11:9

When dew fell on the camp at night, manna fell with it.)

John 6:27

Don’t work for food that spoils. Instead, work for the food that lasts into eternal life. This is the food the Son of Man will give you. After all, the Father has placed his seal of approval on him.”

John 6:31

Our ancestors ate the manna in the desert. Scripture says, ‘He gave them bread from heaven to eat.’ ”