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G3131

μάννα

manna

Neuter noun · Of Hebrew origin מן (H4478)

Of Hebrew origin (H4478); manna (i.e. man), an edible gum:—manna.

Outline

  1. manna = "what is it"
    1. the food that nourished the Israelites for forty years in the wilderness
    2. of the manna was kept in the ark of the covenant
    3. symbolically, that which is kept in the heavenly temple for the food of angels and the blessed

Usages

John 6:31

Our fathers did eat manna in the desert; as it is written, He gave them bread from heaven to eat.

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John 6:49

Your fathers did eat manna in the wilderness, and are dead.

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John 6:58

This is that bread which came down from heaven: not as your fathers did eat manna, and are dead: he that eateth of this bread shall live for ever.

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Hebrews 9:4

Which had the golden censer, and the ark of the covenant overlaid round about with gold, where in was the golden pot that had manna, and Aaron’s rod that budded, and the tables of the covenant;

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Revelation 2:17

He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the hidden manna, and will give him a white stone, and in the stone a new name written, which no man knoweth saving he that receiveth it.

Breakdown

hidden manna Knowledge, wisdom and understanding of the Lord. white stone Exemption from judgement: In the ancient Roman church, you would get a white stone if you were acquitted or a black stone if you weren't (Psalms 32:2). new name καινός (kī-no's) - refreshed (Ezekiel 39:7, Isaiah 29:23); brought back into remembrance (2 Peter 3:1, Jude 1:5)

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