And the manna was as coriander seed, and the colour thereof as the colour of bdellium.
The manna looked like coriander seed, and its color was like bdellium.
This verse describes what the miraculous food called manna looked like - it was small like coriander seeds and had the appearance of a precious, pearl-like resin.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Numbers, the Israelites were wandering in the wilderness after their exodus from Egypt, and God provided manna as their daily sustenance to sustain them during their journey. This verse describes the appearance of manna, comparing it to coriander seed, a small, round spice familiar in the ancient Near East, and to bdellium, a resin-like substance known for its translucent color, to help the readers visualize this miraculous food. Such details highlight God's consistent provision amid the people's growing complaints about their circumstances.
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