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Food Fit for Angels
Commentators explain that the phrase "bread of the mighty" (often translated "angels' food") emphasizes the supernatural and superior quality of the manna. Whether seen as food fit for princes or literally from the domain of angels, it was a miraculous provision from heaven, far beyond ordinary sustenance, demonstrating God's extraordinary care.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 78:25
18th Century
Theologian
Man ate angels’ food - Food that came from heaven; food so directly and manifestly from heaven that it might be supposed to be the …
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 78:25
19th Century
Bishop
Angels’ food. —See margin, and compare Wisdom 16:20. Septuagint and Vulgate, “angels’ bread.” Some explain, after Job 24:22;[Refer…
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…
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John Gill
On Psalms 78:25
17th Century
Pastor
Man did eat angels' food Or, "the bread of the mighty" {d}; such as Moses and Elijah ate of; so Arama; but Aben Ezra and …
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 …