Deuteronomy 8:16

Who fed thee in the wilderness with manna, which thy fathers knew not, that he might humble thee, and that he might prove thee, to do thee good at thy latter end;

Cross-reference

Deuteronomy 8:2 introduces the humbling and testing theme that this verse reiterates with manna.

Deuteronomy 8:3 expands on the manna and humbling, directly connecting to the testing and provision here.

Deuteronomy 32:10 describes God's care in the desert, complementing the humbling/testing theme with protection imagery.

Deuteronomy 33:8 recalls God testing Levi at Massah, another wilderness testing event, reinforcing the testing motif.

Hebrews 12:11 notes discipline yields peaceful fruit afterward, mirroring the 'do you good in the end' promise of wilderness testing.

Exodus 16:15 recounts the original giving of manna, the event referred to here.

Hebrews 12:10 explains God's discipline for our profit to share His holiness, the same purpose as humbling and testing in the wilderness.

Romans 8:28 Parallel

Romans 8:28 assures all things work for good for those who love God, reinforcing the principle that testing leads to ultimate good.

Exodus 16:4 Historical context

Exodus 16:4 shows God giving manna to test Israel's obedience, directly mirroring the testing purpose described here.

John 6:6 Allusion

John 6:6 reveals Jesus testing Philip about bread — just as God tested Israel with manna in this verse.

In Daniel 11:35, the faithful are refined until the appointed time, a parallel to God testing Israel here with a view to their ultimate good.

Psalm 66:10 Parallel

In Psalm 66:10, God tests and refines like silver, echoing the testing purpose of the wilderness manna here.

Job 33:17 Parallel

In Job 33:17, Elihu explains God afflicts to turn man from pride, directly paralleling the humbling purpose described here.

Nehemiah 9:15 directly recounts God giving bread from heaven, the same manna event referenced here.

Exodus 15:25 Historical context

Exodus 15:25 records God testing Israel at Marah, a specific example of the testing pattern summarized in Deuteronomy 8:16.

Jeremiah 2:2 Historical context

In Jeremiah 2:2, God recalls Israel's devotion in the wilderness, the same setting where God humbled and tested them here.

Jeremiah 31:2 Historical context

In Jeremiah 31:2, Israel found grace in the wilderness, complementing the manna provision as evidence of God's care in that same period.

In Psalm 139:23, the psalmist asks God to try his heart, a personal prayer reflecting the same testing theme as the corporate wilderness trial here.

Luke 22:35 Parallel

In Luke 22:35, Jesus recalls the disciples lacked nothing when sent out — similar to God's provision of manna in the wilderness here.

2 Chronicles 32:31 describes God testing Hezekiah to know his heart, a parallel to the humbling/testing purpose here.

Judges 3:1 Parallel

Judges 3:1 similarly states God left nations to test Israel, echoing the testing theme from the wilderness period.

2 Corinthians 4:17 describes light affliction producing eternal glory, paralleling the temporary testing that results in lasting good.

Judges 2:22 Parallel

Judges 2:22 uses the same 'test' language for Israel's faithfulness, extending the testing concept to later generations.

James 1:12 Parallel

James 1:12 promises the crown of life to those who endure testing, a reward parallel to the good outcome of wilderness trials.

1 Peter 1:7 Parallel

1 Peter 1:7 says tested faith results in praise and glory, similar to the testing leading to good in the end.