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What is Manna in the Bible?

Food named by the house of Israel, described as white like coriander seed and tasting like honey wafers.

Manna is the name the house of Israel gave to a food in Exodus. The verse describes it as like coriander seed and white, with a taste like wafers made with honey (Exodus 16:31). Manna is widely known as the food the Israelites ate during their years in the wilderness after leaving Egypt.

Manna in the Bible

Name meaning
What is it?
Name origin
Hebrew
First mention
Exodus 16:31
Appearances in the Bible
1 mentions

Manna in the Bible

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What is Manna in the Bible?

Manna is the name the house of Israel gave to a food in Exodus. The verse describes it as like coriander seed and white, with a taste like wafers made with honey (Exodus 16:31). Manna is widely known as the food the Israelites ate during their years in the wilderness after leaving Egypt.

What does the name Manna mean?

The name Manna means “What is it?”. Origin: Hebrew.

Where is Manna first mentioned in the Bible?

Manna is first mentioned in Exodus 16:31.

How many times is Manna mentioned in the Bible?

Number of mentions in the Bible: 1.