KJV ORIGINAL
But now our soul is dried away: there is nothing at all, beside this manna, before our eyes.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
But now we have no appetite for anything. All we see before us is this manna, and nothing else.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The Israelites are complaining that they're tired of eating only manna and have lost their desire for food because of the monotony.
📚 Historical Context
The Israelites had been wandering in the wilderness for about a year after leaving Egypt, and God had been providing manna (a bread-like substance) as their daily food. They were remembering the variety of foods they had in Egypt and becoming dissatisfied with God's provision. This complaint came as they were traveling from Mount Sinai toward the Promised Land.
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