Psalm 78:24

And had rained down manna upon them to eat, and had given them of the corn of heaven.

Cross-reference

Psalm 105:40 directly parallels the manna — same event as Psalm 78:24.

Exodus 16:4 Allusion

Exodus 16:4 is the original account of God raining manna from heaven — the source event.

Exodus 16:14 Historical context

In Exodus 16:14, the manna is described as thin flakes like frost — the original account this psalm poetically retells.

Deuteronomy 8:3 Related theme

In Deuteronomy 8:3, the manna teaches that man lives by every word from God — adding theological purpose to the provision.

In John 6:31-71, Jesus identifies himself as the true bread from heaven, using the manna as a type of himself.

Numbers 21:5 shows the people despising the very manna God rained down — a stark contrast to the gracious provision described here.

In 1 Corinthians 10:3, Paul calls the manna 'spiritual food' — a typological link to Christ and the Eucharist.

Exodus 16:35 Historical context

In Exodus 16:35, the manna lasted 40 years until they reached Canaan — adding the duration of the provision.

Deuteronomy 29:6 echoes that God gave manna to teach Israel that He is the LORD — the same purpose behind the provision here.

In Nehemiah 9:15, the manna from heaven is recalled in a historical prayer of confession and praise.

Nehemiah 9:20 Related theme

In Nehemiah 9:20, God's good Spirit and continued manna provision are linked — spiritual and physical sustenance.

Exodus 16:22 Historical context

In Exodus 16:22, the double portion on the sixth day explains the Sabbath rest pattern associated with manna.