But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.
But Jesus answered, 'It's written that people don't survive on just food alone, but on every single word that comes from God.'
You need more than food to truly live, you need God's words feeding your soul.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative, this verse occurs during Jesus' temptation in the wilderness after He had fasted for 40 days, where Satan tempted Him to turn stones into bread to satisfy His physical hunger. Jesus responded by quoting from Deuteronomy 8:3, which originally referred to God's provision of manna for the Israelites in the desert, teaching them that survival depends not just on food but on obeying God's word. This highlights the Jewish cultural emphasis on Scripture as a source of strength and guidance in times of trial.
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