Psalms 78:24

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Psalms 78:24 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

He rained down manna for them to eat; He gave them grain from heaven.

King James Version KJV

And had rained down manna upon them to eat, and had given them of the corn of heaven.

American Standard Version ASV

And he rained down manna upon them to eat, And gave them food from heaven.

Bible in Basic English BBE

And he sent down manna like rain for their food, and gave them the grain of heaven.

Free Bible Version FBV

and he made manna rain down on them to eat, giving them bread from heaven.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

And had rained downe MAN vpon them for to eate, and had giuen them of the wheate of heauen.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

And He raineth on them manna to eat, Yea, corn of heaven He hath given to them.

World English Bible WEB

He rained down manna on them to eat, and gave them food from the sky.

Noah Webster Bible WBS

And had rained down manna upon them to eat, and had given them of the corn of heaven.

Translation for Translators T4T

and then food fell down like rain, food which they named ‘manna’; God gave them grain from ◄heaven/the sky►.

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Psalms 78:24 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB וַ/יַּמְטֵ֬ר עֲלֵי/הֶ֣ם מָ֣ן לֶ/אֱכֹ֑ל וּ/דְגַן שָׁ֝מַ֗יִם נָ֣תַן לָֽ/מוֹ

וַ/יַּמְטֵ֬ר mâṭar H4305 to rain Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3ms

עֲלֵי/הֶ֣ם ʻal H5921 upon Prep | Suff

מָ֣ן mân H4478 manna N-ms

לֶ/אֱכֹ֑ל ʼâkal H398 to eat Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a

וּ/דְגַן dâgân H1715 grain Conj | N-ms

שָׁ֝מַ֗יִם shâmayim H8064 heaven N-mp

נָ֣תַן nâthan H5414 to give V-Qal-Perf-3ms

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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 78:24

וַ/יַּמְטֵ֬ר mâṭar H4305 "to rain" Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3ms

This verb means to send rain or cause it to rain, often used to describe God's power over the weather. It appears in the Bible to describe rain, hail, or other forms of precipitation. This word is used in various contexts, including the story of Noah's flood.

Definition: 1) to rain 1a) (Niphal) to be rained on or upon 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to rain, send rain 1b2) to rain hail, send hail

Usage: Occurs in 14 OT verses. KJV: (cause to) rain (upon). See also: Genesis 2:5; Job 38:26; Psalms 11:6.

עֲלֵי/הֶ֣ם ʻal H5921 "upon" Prep | Suff

This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.

Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)

Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.

מָ֣ן mân H4478 "manna" N-ms

This word refers to a special food God provided for the Israelites in the wilderness, called manna. It got its name from the question the Israelites asked when they saw it: 'What is it?'

Definition: 1) manna 1a) the bread from Heaven that fed the Israelites for 40 years of wilderness wanderings

Usage: Occurs in 12 OT verses. KJV: manna. See also: Exodus 16:15; Numbers 11:9; Psalms 78:24.

לֶ/אֱכֹ֑ל ʼâkal H398 "to eat" Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a

This word means to eat or devour, and it's used in many stories, including when Jesus fed the 5000 with fish and bread in the book of Matthew. It's about taking in nourishment and being satisfied.

Definition: 1) to eat, devour, burn up, feed 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to eat (human subject) 1a2) to eat, devour (of beasts and birds) 1a3) to devour, consume (of fire) 1a4) to devour, slay (of sword) 1a5) to devour, consume, destroy (inanimate subjects - ie, pestilence, drought) 1a6) to devour (of oppression) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be eaten (by men) 1b2) to be devoured, consumed (of fire) 1b3) to be wasted, destroyed (of flesh) 1c) (Pual) 1c1) to cause to eat, feed with 1c2) to cause to devour 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to feed 1d2) to cause to eat 1e) (Piel) 1e1) consume Aramaic equivalent: a.khal (אֲכַל "to devour" H0399)

Usage: Occurs in 703 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, burn up, consume, devour(-er, up), dine, eat(-er, up), feed (with), food, [idiom] freely, [idiom] in...wise(-deed, plenty), (lay) meat, [idiom] quite. See also: Genesis 2:16; Leviticus 6:9; Numbers 24:8.

וּ/דְגַן dâgân H1715 "grain" Conj | N-ms

Dagan refers to grain or wheat, a staple food in ancient Israel. In Genesis 41:35, Joseph advised Pharaoh to store grain during the good years to prepare for famine, and in Leviticus 23:10, the Israelites were instructed to offer a sheaf of grain as an offering.

Definition: wheat, cereal, grain, corn

Usage: Occurs in 40 OT verses. KJV: corn (floor), wheat. See also: Genesis 27:28; Nehemiah 13:12; Psalms 4:8.

שָׁ֝מַ֗יִם shâmayim H8064 "heaven" N-mp

The Hebrew word for heaven or sky, it refers to the visible universe and the abode of God. It is often used in the Bible to describe the dwelling place of celestial bodies.

Definition: 1) heaven, heavens, sky 1a) visible heavens, sky 1a1) as abode of the stars 1a2) as the visible universe, the sky, atmosphere, etc 1b) Heaven (as the abode of God) Aramaic equivalent: sha.ma.yin (שָׁמַ֫יִן "heaven" H8065)

Usage: Occurs in 395 OT verses. KJV: air, [idiom] astrologer, heaven(-s). See also: Genesis 1:1; 1 Samuel 2:10; Job 28:21.

נָ֣תַן nâthan H5414 "to give" V-Qal-Perf-3ms

This word means to give, put, or set something, with a wide range of applications. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, describing God's actions and human interactions. The word is used to convey giving, selling, or exchanging something.

Definition: : give/deliver/send/produce 1) to give, put, set 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to give, bestow, grant, permit, ascribe, employ, devote, consecrate, dedicate, pay wages, sell, exchange, lend, commit, entrust, give over, deliver up, yield produce, occasion, produce, requite to, report, mention, utter, stretch out, extend 1a2) to put, set, put on, put upon, set, appoint, assign, designate 1a3) to make, constitute 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be given, be bestowed, be provided, be entrusted to, be granted to, be permitted, be issued, be published, be uttered, be assigned 1b2) to be set, be put, be made, be inflicted 1c) (Hophal) 1c1) to be given, be bestowed, be given up, be delivered up 1c2) to be put upon

Usage: Occurs in 1816 OT verses. KJV: add, apply, appoint, ascribe, assign, [idiom] avenge, [idiom] be (healed), bestow, bring (forth, hither), cast, cause, charge, come, commit, consider, count, [phrase] cry, deliver (up), direct, distribute, do, [idiom] doubtless, [idiom] without fail, fasten, frame, [idiom] get, give (forth, over, up), grant, hang (up), [idiom] have, [idiom] indeed, lay (unto charge, up), (give) leave, lend, let (out), [phrase] lie, lift up, make, [phrase] O that, occupy, offer, ordain, pay, perform, place, pour, print, [idiom] pull, put (forth), recompense, render, requite, restore, send (out), set (forth), shew, shoot forth (up), [phrase] sing, [phrase] slander, strike, (sub-) mit, suffer, [idiom] surely, [idiom] take, thrust, trade, turn, utter, [phrase] weep, [phrase] willingly, [phrase] withdraw, [phrase] would (to) God, yield. See also: Genesis 1:17; Genesis 40:21; Exodus 30:12.

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Study Notes — Psalms 78:24

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Psalms 78:24 Summary
Frequently Asked Questions
Reflection Questions
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 78:24
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 78:24
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 78:24
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 78:24
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 78:24
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 78:24
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 78:24
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 78:24
Sermons on Psalms 78:24

Context — I Will Open My Mouth in Parables

22because they did not believe God or rely on His salvation. 23Yet He commanded the clouds above and opened the doors of the heavens.

24He rained down manna for them to eat; He gave them grain from heaven.

25Man ate the bread of angels; He sent them food in abundance. 26He stirred the east wind from the heavens and drove the south wind by His might.

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	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.
2	Psalms 105:40	They asked, and He brought quail and satisfied them with the bread of heaven.
3	John 6:31–71	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.” Jesus said this while teaching in the synagogue in Capernaum. On hearing it, many of His disciples said, “This is a difficult teaching. Who can accept it?” Aware that His disciples were grumbling about this teaching, Jesus asked them, “Does this offend you? Then what will happen if you see the Son of Man ascend to where He was before? The Spirit gives life; the flesh profits nothing. The words I have spoken to you are spirit and they are life. However, there are some of you who do not believe.” (For Jesus had known from the beginning which of them did not believe and who would betray Him.) Then Jesus said, “This is why I told you that no one can come to Me unless the Father has granted it to him.” From that time on many of His disciples turned back and no longer walked with Him. So Jesus asked the Twelve, “Do you want to leave too?” Simon Peter replied, “Lord, to whom would we go? You have the words of eternal life. We believe and know that You are the Holy One of God. ” Jesus answered them, “Have I not chosen you, the Twelve? Yet one of you is a devil!” He was speaking about Judas, the son of Simon Iscariot. For although Judas was one of the Twelve, he was later to betray Jesus.
4	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.
5	Exodus 16:14	When the layer of dew had evaporated, there were thin flakes on the desert floor, as fine as frost on the ground.
6	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.
7	Psalms 68:9	You sent abundant rain, O God; You refreshed Your weary inheritance.
8	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.
9	1 Corinthians 10:3	They all ate the same spiritual food

Psalms 78:24 Summary

Psalms 78:24 tells us that God provided food for the Israelites in the wilderness by raining down manna from heaven. This shows us that God cares for our physical needs and wants to provide for us. Just like the Israelites, we can trust in God's goodness and provision for our lives, as seen in Matthew 6:26, where Jesus teaches us to trust in God's care for us. By looking to God as our provider, we can experience His love and care for us in a deeper way, just as the Israelites did when they received the manna from heaven.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is manna and why did God give it to the Israelites?

Manna was a special food that God provided for the Israelites in the wilderness, as seen in Psalms 78:24, to sustain them on their journey, and it is also mentioned in Exodus 16:4-36, where God gave them this bread from heaven to teach them to rely on Him for their daily needs.

Is the 'grain from heaven' in Psalms 78:24 the same as the manna?

Yes, the 'grain from heaven' in Psalms 78:24 is likely referring to the manna, which was a miraculous provision of God, similar to what is described in Psalms 105:40, where it says 'They asked, and He brought quail, and satisfied them with the bread of heaven'

What does it mean that God 'rained down' manna for them to eat?

The phrase 'rained down' in Psalms 78:24 is a figurative expression that emphasizes God's abundant provision and care for His people, similar to what is seen in Matthew 6:26, where Jesus teaches us to trust in God's provision for our daily needs

How does this verse relate to our lives today?

This verse reminds us that God is our provider and sustainer, just as He was for the Israelites in the wilderness, and we can trust in His goodness and care for us, as seen in Philippians 4:19, which says 'And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of His glory in Christ Jesus'

Reflection Questions

What are some ways that God has provided for me in my life, and how can I express my gratitude to Him?
How can I, like the Israelites, learn to trust in God's daily provision and care for me, even when I don't see a clear way forward?
What does it mean for me to 'eat the bread of angels' as mentioned in Psalms 78:25, and how can I experience this kind of spiritual nourishment in my life?
In what ways can I, like the Israelites, be tempted to doubt God's goodness and provision, and how can I overcome these doubts?

Gill's Exposition on Psalms 78:24

And had rained down manna upon them to eat,.... So called, either from מנה, "manah", which signifies to prepare, appoint, and distribute, because this was food prepared of God for the Israelites

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 78:24

Marvellous things did he in the sight of their fathers, in the land of Egypt, in the field of Zoan.

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 78:24

Which was made in heaven, or the air, and sent down thence to the earth.

Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 78:24

Psalms 78:24 And had rained down manna upon them to eat, and had given them of the corn of heaven.Ver. 24. And had rained down manna upon them] Manna signifieth, What is this? whereunto in the allegory answereth, This is my body. Or, according to others, it signifieth a prepared portion, prepared by God, so that they might presently eat of it, though they might grind, or pound, or bake, or boil it also, they might do anything with it, as they might with meal; whence it is here called the corn of heaven, that is, a seed which was unto them instead of corn.

Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 78:24

Verse 24. The corn of heaven.] The manna. It fell about their camp in the form of seeds; and as it appeared to come down from the clouds, it was not improperly termed heavenly corn, or heavenly grain, דגן שמים degan shamayim. The word shamayim is frequently taken to express the atmosphere.

Cambridge Bible on Psalms 78:24

24. And he rained down manna upon them to eat, And gave them the corn of heaven.

Barnes' Notes on Psalms 78:24

And had rained down manna upon them to eat - Exodus 16:4-5, Exodus 16:14; Numbers 11:7-9. Compare the notes at John 6:31. And had given them of the corn of heaven - Food that seemed to come down from heaven.

Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 78:24

24. Manna—Hebrew ξπ, (man,) according to Gesenius from the Arabic, which signifies a portion, gift, because it was an allotment bestowed from Heaven.

Sermons on Psalms 78:24

	Sermon	Description
	God’s Ultimate Plan by David Wilkerson	David Wilkerson emphasizes God's ultimate plan for Israel as a chosen people, illustrating how He guided them through the wilderness to demonstrate His goodness and power. In their
	The Bread of the Mighty by H.J. Vine	H.J. Vine preaches on the significance of manna in the Bible, drawing parallels between the provision of manna to the Israelites in the wilderness and Jesus Christ as the true Brea
	(Exodus) Exodus 16:14-24 by J. Vernon McGee	In this sermon, the preacher discusses the significance of manna in the wilderness as a symbol of Christ as the bread of life. He explains that manna was the sustenance provided by
	(Exodus) Exodus 16:1-13 by J. Vernon McGee	In this sermon, the preacher discusses the temptation that many people face after being delivered from a sinful lifestyle. He shares a story of a man who was a former bootlegger an
	Charlotte Seminar 5-27-00 Pm by George Warnock	In this sermon, the preacher reflects on the Israelites' journey in the wilderness for 40 years. Despite witnessing numerous miracles and provisions from God, the generation of Isr
	Food Supply by Jim Cymbala	In this sermon, the speaker introduces the topic of food supply by referencing a powerful history book that deeply impacted him. He highlights the significance of fire and light as
	When Things Don't Make Sense by Jim Cymbala	In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of worshiping God in the invisible, rather than relying on physical signs and experiences. He warns against seeking tangible