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Numbers 11:8 Cross-References
Explore 5 cross-references for Numbers 11:8 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Numbers chapter 11 verse 8 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And the people went about, and gathered it, and ground it in mills, or beat it in a mortar, and baked it in pans, and made cakes of it: and the taste of it was as the taste of fresh oil.”
Numbers 11:8 (KJV)
Commentary on Numbers 11:8
This verse describes Israel's preparation of manna, detailing the ordinary process (gathering, grinding, baking) applied to extraordinary provision. The people 'went about and gathered it' daily, emphasizing human responsibility within divine provision—God gave manna, but Israel had to collect it. The methods of preparation (grinding in mills, beating in mortars, baking in pans, making cakes) show that God's provision required human effort to be fully enjoyed.The phrase 'the taste of it was as the taste of fresh oil' (Hebrew leshad hashemen, לְשַׁד הַשָּׁמֶן) indicates rich, pleasant flavor—so...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Numbers 11:8
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“{Manna means What is it?} and it was like coriander seed”
“This is the thing which the LORD hath commanded”
“and gives life to the world.,For the bread of God is he which cometh down from heaven, and giveth life unto the world.,,,,,,,,”
“but for the food which remains to eternal life”
“This is that which Yahweh has spoken, 'Tomorrow is a solemn rest, a holy Sabbath to Yahweh. Bake that which you want to bake, and boil that which you want to boil; and all that remains over lay up for yourselves to be kept until the morning.'”