Bible Strands
Psalms 78:25
Man ate the bread of angels; He sent them food in abundance.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The psalmist recounts God’s wilderness provision to a community hearing Israel’s history, positioned immediately after the description of manna in verse 24.
The words — אַבִּירִים ('A.bi.rim) translates literally as "mighty ones," and שָׂבַע denotes "satiety" or fullness.
The thread — The theme of divine food provision echoes Exodus 16:8, the mighty angels of Psalms 103:20, and the satisfied multitude of Matthew 14:20.
Why it lands — The text demands recognition of God’s historical sustenance and calls the reader to acknowledge His ongoing authority over physical need.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
Man did eat angels’ food: he sent them meat to the full.
Cross-references
- Exodus 16:8 And Moses added, “The LORD will give you meat to eat this evening and bread to fill you in the morning, for He has heard your grumbling against Him. Who are we? Your grumblings are not against us but against the LORD.”
- Psalms 103:20 Bless the LORD, all His angels mighty in strength who carry out His word, who hearken to the voice of His command.
- Matthew 14:20 They all ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up twelve basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over.
- Matthew 15:37 They all ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up seven basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over.