Angels' food

Psalm 78:25

Human beings ate the bread of angels; he sent them all the food they could eat.

Psalm 78:25-35

25 Man did eat angels' food: he sent them meat to the full.

26 He caused an east wind to blow in the heaven: and by his power he brought in the south wind.

27 He rained flesh also upon them as dust, and feathered fowls like as the sand of the sea:

28 And he let it fall in the midst of their camp, round about their habitations.

29 So they did eat, and were well filled: for he gave them their own desire;

30 They were not estranged from their lust. But while their meat was yet in their mouths,

31 The wrath of God came upon them, and slew the fattest of them, and smote down the chosen men of Israel.

32 For all this they sinned still, and believed not for his wondrous works.

33 Therefore their days did he consume in vanity, and their years in trouble.

34 When he slew them, then they sought him: and they returned and enquired early after God.

35 And they remembered that God was their rock, and the high God their redeemer.

Psalm 78:25 

Man ate the bread of angels; He sent them food in abundance. Man ate the bread of angels;

This phrase refers to the manna provided by God to the Israelites during their wilderness journey after the Exodus from Egypt. Manna is described in Exodus 16 and Numbers 11 as a miraculous food that appeared each morning, sustaining the Israelites for 40 years. The term "bread of angels" suggests a heavenly origin, emphasizing the divine provision and the supernatural nature of this sustenance. In Jewish tradition, manna is often associated with spiritual nourishment, symbolizing God's care and provision. The New Testament draws a parallel between manna and Jesus Christ, the "bread of life" (John 6:31-35), highlighting the spiritual sustenance He provides to believers.

He sent them food in abundance.
This part of the verse underscores the generosity and sufficiency of God's provision. Despite the Israelites' complaints and lack of faith, God provided not just enough, but an abundance of food. This reflects God's grace and mercy, even in the face of human disobedience. The abundance of manna can be seen as a foreshadowing of the spiritual abundance found in Christ, who offers life and sustenance to all who believe in Him. The concept of divine abundance is echoed in other scriptures, such as Philippians 4:19, where God is described as supplying all needs according to His riches in glory.