1 Corinthians 10:3
1 Corinthians 10:3 in Multiple Translations
They all ate the same spiritual food
And did all eat the same spiritual meat;
and did all eat the same spiritual food;
And they all took the same holy food;
They all ate the same spiritual food
And did all eat the same spiritual meat,
and all the same spiritual food did eat,
and all ate the same spiritual food;
And all ate the same spiritual food;
And did all eat the same spiritual food,
All those ancestors of ours ate the same food that God miraculously provided.
They all ate the food that God gave them,
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- Gill's Exposition on 1 Corinthians 10:3
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Corinthians 10:3
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Corinthians 10:3
- Trapp's Commentary on 1 Corinthians 10:3
- Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Corinthians 10:3
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Corinthians 10:3
- Cambridge Bible on 1 Corinthians 10:3
- Barnes' Notes on 1 Corinthians 10:3
- Whedon's Commentary on 1 Corinthians 10:3
- Sermons on 1 Corinthians 10:3
Context — Warnings from Israel’s Past
3They all ate the same spiritual food
4and drank the same spiritual drink; for they drank from the spiritual rock that accompanied them, and that rock was Christ. 5Nevertheless, God was not pleased with most of them, for they were struck down in the wilderness.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Deuteronomy 8:3 | He humbled you, and in your hunger He gave you manna to eat, which neither you nor your fathers had known, so that you might understand that man does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of the LORD. |
| 2 | Nehemiah 9:15 | In their hunger You gave them bread from heaven; in their thirst You brought them water from the rock. You told them to go in and possess the land which You had sworn to give them. |
| 3 | Exodus 16:35 | The Israelites ate manna forty years, until they came to a land where they could settle; they ate manna until they reached the border of Canaan. |
| 4 | Nehemiah 9:20 | You gave Your good Spirit to instruct them. You did not withhold Your manna from their mouths, and You gave them water for their thirst. |
| 5 | Exodus 16:4 | Then the LORD said to Moses, “Behold, I will rain down bread from heaven for you. Each day the people are to go out and gather enough for that day. In this way I will test whether or not they will follow My instructions. |
| 6 | Psalms 105:40 | They asked, and He brought quail and satisfied them with the bread of heaven. |
| 7 | Exodus 16:15 | When the Israelites saw it, they asked one another, “What is it?” For they did not know what it was. So Moses told them, “It is the bread that the LORD has given you to eat. |
| 8 | Psalms 78:23–25 | Yet He commanded the clouds above and opened the doors of the heavens. He rained down manna for them to eat; He gave them grain from heaven. Man ate the bread of angels; He sent them food in abundance. |
| 9 | John 6:22–58 | The next day, the crowd that had remained on the other side of the sea realized that only one boat had been there, and that Jesus had not boarded it with His disciples, but they had gone away alone. However, some boats from Tiberias landed near the place where the people had eaten the bread after the Lord had given thanks. So when the crowd saw that neither Jesus nor His disciples were there, they got into the boats and went to Capernaum to look for Him. When they found Him on the other side of the sea, they asked Him, “Rabbi, when did You get here?” Jesus replied, “Truly, truly, I tell you, it is not because you saw these signs that you are looking for Me, but because you ate the loaves and had your fill. Do not work for food that perishes, but for food that endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you. For on Him God the Father has placed His seal of approval.” Then they inquired, “What must we do to perform the works of God?” Jesus replied, “The work of God is this: to believe in the One He has sent.” So they asked Him, “What sign then will You perform, so that we may see it and believe You? What will You do? Our fathers ate the manna in the wilderness, as it is written: ‘He gave them bread from heaven to eat.’ ” Jesus said to them, “Truly, truly, I tell you, it was not Moses who gave you the bread from heaven, but it is My Father who gives you the true bread from heaven. For the bread of God is He who comes down from heaven and gives life to the world.” “Sir,” they said, “give us this bread at all times.” Jesus answered, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to Me will never hunger, and whoever believes in Me will never thirst. But as I stated, you have seen Me and still you do not believe. Everyone the Father gives Me will come to Me, and the one who comes to Me I will never drive away. For I have come down from heaven, not to do My own will, but to do the will of Him who sent Me. And this is the will of Him who sent Me, that I shall lose none of those He has given Me, but raise them up at the last day. For it is My Father’s will that everyone who looks to the Son and believes in Him shall have eternal life, and I will raise him up at the last day.” At this, the Jews began to grumble about Jesus because He had said, “I am the bread that came down from heaven.” They were asking, “Is this not Jesus, the son of Joseph, whose father and mother we know? How then can He say, ‘I have come down from heaven?’” “Stop grumbling among yourselves,” Jesus replied. “No one can come to Me unless the Father who sent Me draws him, and I will raise him up at the last day. It is written in the Prophets: ‘And they will all be taught by God.’ Everyone who has heard the Father and learned from Him comes to Me— not that anyone has seen the Father except the One who is from God; only He has seen the Father. Truly, truly, I tell you, he who believes has eternal life. I am the bread of life. Your fathers ate the manna in the wilderness, yet they died. This is the bread that comes down from heaven, so that anyone may eat of it and not die. I am the living bread that came down from heaven. If anyone eats of this bread, he will live forever. And this bread, which I will give for the life of the world, is My flesh.” At this, the Jews began to argue among themselves, “How can this man give us His flesh to eat?” So Jesus said to them, “Truly, truly, I tell you, unless you eat the flesh and drink the blood of the Son of Man, you have no life in you. Whoever eats My flesh and drinks My blood has eternal life, and I will raise him up at the last day. For My flesh is real food, and My blood is real drink. Whoever eats My flesh and drinks My blood remains in Me, and I in him. Just as the living Father sent Me and I live because of the Father, so also the one who feeds on Me will live because of Me. This is the bread that came down from heaven. Unlike your fathers, who ate the manna and died, the one who eats this bread will live forever.” |
1 Corinthians 10:3 Summary
[The Israelites in the wilderness all received the same spiritual food, which was a special kind of bread called manna that God provided for them. This manna was a reminder that God takes care of His people and provides for their needs, just as Jesus provides for us spiritually (John 6:35). We can learn from this that God wants to nourish and sustain us, and we can trust in His provision for our lives. By seeking God and His Word, we can receive the spiritual food that we need to grow and thrive as Christians (Matthew 4:4).]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the spiritual food that the Israelites ate in the wilderness?
The spiritual food refers to the manna that God provided for the Israelites, as seen in Exodus 16:4 and Numbers 11:7-9. This manna was a supernatural provision from God to sustain them during their journey.
How does this spiritual food relate to our lives as Christians?
Just as the Israelites received spiritual food from God, we as Christians receive spiritual nourishment through Jesus Christ, who is the bread of life, as stated in John 6:35. We can apply this principle by seeking spiritual sustenance through prayer, Bible reading, and fellowship with other believers.
Is the spiritual food mentioned in this verse the same as the Lord's Supper?
While the spiritual food in this verse is not directly referring to the Lord's Supper, it does foreshadow the spiritual nourishment that we receive through Christ, which is also symbolized in the Lord's Supper, as seen in 1 Corinthians 11:23-26.
What can we learn from the fact that all the Israelites ate the same spiritual food?
The fact that all the Israelites ate the same spiritual food emphasizes the equality and unity of God's people, as all believers have access to the same spiritual resources and blessings, as seen in Galatians 3:28 and Ephesians 4:4-6.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I can seek spiritual nourishment in my daily life, just as the Israelites received manna in the wilderness?
- How can I cultivate a deeper awareness of my dependence on God for spiritual sustenance, just as the Israelites depended on Him for physical food?
- In what ways can I share spiritual food with others, whether through evangelism, discipleship, or simply being a source of encouragement and support?
- What are some spiritual 'hunger pangs' that I may be experiencing in my life right now, and how can I seek fulfillment in Christ?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Corinthians 10:3
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Corinthians 10:3
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Corinthians 10:3
Trapp's Commentary on 1 Corinthians 10:3
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Corinthians 10:3
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Corinthians 10:3
Cambridge Bible on 1 Corinthians 10:3
Barnes' Notes on 1 Corinthians 10:3
Whedon's Commentary on 1 Corinthians 10:3
Sermons on 1 Corinthians 10:3
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The Power of His Presence by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the need for a revelation of God's presence in our lives. She highlights the importance of being honest before God and allowing Him to revea |
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A Word of Faith by Paris Reidhead | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of faith and belief in achieving one's goals. He uses examples from history, business, and everyday life to illustrate how fai |
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The Manna, the Rock and the Victory by A.B. Simpson | A.B. Simpson emphasizes the spiritual significance of the manna, the rock, and the victory in the Christian life, illustrating how these elements represent Christ's provision for o |
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Studies in Esther - Part 1 by Major Ian Thomas | Major Ian Thomas explores the Book of Esther, emphasizing the need for a solid foundation in biblical exegesis. He introduces key characters: King Ahasuerus representing human pers |
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Life and Immortality Brought to Light Through the Gospel by Isaac Penington | Isaac Penington preaches about the threefold appearance of Christ throughout history, emphasizing how Christ was prefigured in the Old Testament, manifested in a body of flesh, and |
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(Biblical Manhood) -Evening Banquet by Paul Washer | In this sermon, the speaker expresses his deep concern for the upbringing of his young children and acknowledges his own shortcomings. He emphasizes the importance of studying and |
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(1 Peter - Part 18): On Laying Aside Certain Things by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes that it is God who infuses the element of eternity into everything. Without God's intervention, mortality and corruptibility are inevitable. |







