Psalm 78:25

Modern

Man ate the bread of angels; He sent them food in abundance.

Traditional

Man did eat angels’ food: he sent them meat to the full.

Literal

The bread of the mighty ones a man ate; food He sent to them in abundance.

Latin

Panem angelorum manducavit homo; cibaria misit eis in abundantia.

Hebrew

English

Man ate the bread of angels; He sent them food in abundance.

Abundance comes through the doors of heaven (Genesis 8:2; 2 Kings 7:2; Malachi 3:10).
The Israelites ate manna for 40 years in the wilderness (Exodus 16:31–36; John 6:31).

Israel rebelled in the wilderness despite God’s abundant provision.

This wisdom psalm urges people to learn wisdom and share it faithfully.

Theme notes and profiles

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.”
Matthew 14:20
They all ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up twelve basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over.
Psalm 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 15:37
They all ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up seven basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over.