John 6:31

Jesus the Bread of Life · John 6:22–58
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Translations

Modern
Our fathers ate the manna in the wilderness, as it is written: ‘He gave them bread from heaven to eat.’”
Traditional
Our fathers did eat manna in the desert; as it is written, He gave them bread from heaven to eat.
Literal
Our fathers ate the manna in the wilderness, as it is written: ‘He gave them bread out of heaven to eat.’”
Latin
Patres nostri manducaverunt manna in deserto, sicut scriptum est: Panem de cælo dedit eis manducare.

Interlinear

Greek
English
Our fathers ate the manna in the wilderness, as it is written: ‘He gave them bread from heaven to eat.’”

Notes

This dialogue took place in the synagogue at Capernaum shortly before Passover (6:4, 59). During Passover, Jews would read the story of the exodus from Egypt (see Exodus 1–15).

Each story in this chapter uses the setting of the Feast of the Passover (6:4) to communicate a deeper meaning.

Theme notes and profiles

Bread from Heaven

Events

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Bible, Quotations of the Old Testament in the New Testament Bread Christ Desert Jesus Christ Jesus Christ, Teachings of John, Gospel of Lord’s Supper, the Manna Miracle Moses Spirit of Jesus Christ

Topics

Blessing: Temporal, from God Jesus, the Christ: Teaches in the Synagogue in Capernaum Manna: Called: Bread from Heaven Manna: General Scriptures Concerning Manna: Given: As a Sign of Moses's Divine Mission Manna: Given: Through Moses Symbols and Similitudes: Manna