“And had rained down manna upon them to eat, and had given them of the corn of heaven.”
The provision is described: "He rained down on them manna to eat, and gave them the grain of heaven." The manna is characterized as "grain of heaven," emphasizing its divine origin and the miraculous nature of the provision. The repetition of the manna narrative reinforces its central significance as an exemplum of God's care despite Israel's complaints.
Church Fathers on Psalms 78:24
1. This Psalm does contain the things which are said to have been done among the old people: but the new and latter people is being admonished, to beware that it be not ungrateful regarding the blessings of God, and provoke His anger against it, whereas it ought to receive His grace....The Title thereof does first move and engage our attention. For it is not without reason inscribed, “Understanding of Asaph:” but it is perchance because these words require a reader who does…
Nicene & Post-Nicene / Ante-Nicene Fathers translations · public domain
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