KJV ORIGINAL
And had rained down manna upon them to eat, and had given them of the corn of heaven.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
And he rained down manna for them to eat, and gave them grain from heaven.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is describing how he miraculously provided food from heaven to feed his people when they were hungry in the wilderness.
📚 Historical Context
This verse refers to the miraculous provision of manna during the Israelites' 40-year journey through the wilderness after their exodus from Egypt. When the people complained about having no food in the desert, God provided this bread-like substance that appeared each morning on the ground, sustaining the entire nation for decades. This was one of the most significant miracles demonstrating God's faithful care for his people during their time of need.
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