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God's Miraculous Provision
Commentators explain that God supernaturally provided for Israel by raining down manna, which the psalmist calls "corn of heaven." This emphasizes its divine origin and its function as a staple food, like grain, sustaining the people in the wilderness. This act was a direct and miraculous display of God's care.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 78:24
18th Century
Theologian
And had rained down manna upon them to eat -Exodus 16:4–5, Exodus 16:14; Numbers 11:7–9. Compare …
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 78:23–32
19th Century
Preacher
Though he had commanded the clouds from above, and opened the doors of heaven, and had rained down manna upon them to eat, and had given them o…
John Gill
On Psalms 78:24
17th Century
Pastor
And had rained down manna upon them to eat
So called, either from (hnm) , "manah", which…
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Matthew Henry
On Psalms 78:9–39
17th Century
Minister
Sin dispirits people and takes away their courage. Forgetfulness of God's works is the cause of disobedience to His laws. This narrative relates a …