Man did eat angels' food: he sent them meat to the full.
Man {H376} did eat {H398}{H8804)} angels {H47}' food {H3899}: he sent {H7971}{H8804)} them meat {H6720} to the full {H7648}.
mortals ate the bread of angels; he provided for them to the full.
Man ate the bread of angels; He sent them food in abundance.
Man did eat the bread of the mighty: He sent them food to the full.
Note: Commentary was generated by an advanced AI, utilizing a prompt that emphasized Biblical fidelity over bias. We've found these insights to be consistently reliable, yet we always encourage prayerful discernment through the Holy Spirit. The Scripture text and cross-references are from verified, non-AI sources.
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Matthew 14:20
And they did all eat, and were filled: and they took up of the fragments that remained twelve baskets full. -
Matthew 15:37
And they did all eat, and were filled: and they took up of the broken [meat] that was left seven baskets full. -
Psalms 103:20
Bless the LORD, ye his angels, that excel in strength, that do his commandments, hearkening unto the voice of his word. -
Exodus 16:8
And Moses said, [This shall be], when the LORD shall give you in the evening flesh to eat, and in the morning bread to the full; for that the LORD heareth your murmurings which ye murmur against him: and what [are] we? your murmurings [are] not against us, but against the LORD.
Psalm 78:25 speaks of God's miraculous provision for the Israelites during their forty years in the wilderness, specifically referring to the manna He sent from heaven.
Context
Psalm 78 is a historical psalm, a comprehensive recounting of God's dealings with Israel from the Exodus through the period of the judges and into David's reign. The psalmist, Asaph, uses this historical narrative to teach future generations about God's faithfulness and Israel's repeated rebellion and ingratitude. Verse 25 fits within the description of God's incredible provision of sustenance for the millions of Israelites wandering in the desert, a testament to His power and care despite their constant complaining.
Key Themes
Linguistic Insights
The phrase "angels' food" translates the Hebrew lechem abbirim (לֶחֶם אַבִּירִים). The word abbirim can mean "mighty ones," "nobles," or "princes." While often rendered "angels" in various translations, it fundamentally conveys the idea of food fit for powerful, exalted beings. This emphasizes the extraordinary, divine origin and superior quality of the manna, distinguishing it from ordinary earthly food. It was truly a supernatural provision.
Cross-References & Connections
This verse directly refers to the miraculous manna described in Exodus 16, where God promises to rain bread from heaven. It is also echoed in Numbers 11:7-9. Most significantly, this earthly manna serves as a powerful foreshadowing of Christ, who declared Himself to be the true bread of life from heaven in John 6. Unlike the manna, which sustained physical life temporarily, Jesus offers spiritual life that endures eternally.
Practical Application
Psalm 78:25 reminds us of God's unwavering faithfulness and His desire to provide for His people, both physically and spiritually. It encourages us to trust in His provision, even when circumstances seem impossible. Just as He sustained Israel in the wilderness, He promises to meet our needs today. Moreover, it challenges us to seek the true spiritual nourishment found in Jesus Christ, recognizing that while earthly blessings are temporary, the food that endures to everlasting life is paramount. We should not take God's daily mercies for granted but receive them with gratitude and live in obedience.