Deu 8:3 | TNotes | STEP | 8:3 The word manna is derived from the Hebrew words man hu (meaning “what is it?”). God miraculously provided this food to teach his people total dependence on him (Exod 16:1-30 ; Num 11:4-9 ). Manna represented the word of God, which is even more essential to life and well-being than food is. • people do not live by bread alone: Jesus quoted this phrase to rebut Satan (Matt 4:4 ; Luke 4:4 ).

bExod 16:1-30►

cNum 11:4-9►

dMatt 4:4►

eLuke 4:4►

‏ Deuteronomy 8:3

8:3 ^a The word manna is derived from the Hebrew words man hu (meaning “what is it?”). God miraculously provided this food to teach his people total dependence on him (Exod 16:1-30 ^b; Num 11:4-9 ^c). Manna represented the word of God, which is even more essential to life and well-being than food is.

• people do not live by bread alone: Jesus quoted this phrase to rebut Satan (Matt 4:4 ^d; Luke 4:4 ^e).