Contradiction with Deuteronomy 8:3
This verse emphasizes that man lives not by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of the Lord, suggesting reliance on divine teaching over physical sustenance, in contrast to Exodus 16:32 which emphasizes remembering God's provision of physical sustenance (manna).
Deuteronomy 8:3: And he humbled thee, and suffered thee to hunger, and fed thee with manna, which thou knewest not, neither did thy fathers know; that he might make thee know that man doth not live by bread only, but by every [word] that proceedeth out of the mouth of the LORD doth man live.
Contradiction with Matthew 4:4
Reiterates the message that man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word from God's mouth, contradicting the focus on physical manna in Exodus 16:32.
Matthew 4:4: But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.
Contradiction with John 6:35
Jesus declares that He is the bread of life, which seemingly contradicts the focus on manna as the bread from heaven in Exodus 16:32 by establishing a metaphorical rather than literal sustenance.
John 6:35: And Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger; and he that believeth on me shall never thirst.
Contradiction with John 6:49-50
Contrasts the temporary sustenance of manna in Exodus 16:32 with the eternal life offered through Jesus, the living bread.
John 6:49-50: Your fathers did eat manna in the wilderness, and are dead.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 10:3-4
Presents spiritual food and drink from Christ as superior to the physical manna of Exodus 16:32, underscoring spiritual over physical sustenance.
1 Corinthians 10:3-4: And did all eat the same spiritual meat;