Contradiction with Matthew 4:4
Matthew 4:4 emphasizes that man shall live by every word that proceeds out of the mouth of God, not only by bread, suggesting a broader sustenance than just bread from heaven.
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 1 Corinthians 8:8
1 Corinthians 8:8 states that food, including bread, does not bring us closer to God, implying physical sustenance is not the ultimate spiritual necessity.
1 Corinthians 8:8: But meat commendeth us not to God: for neither, if we eat, are we the better; neither, if we eat not, are we the worse. [are we the better: or, have we the more] [are we the worse: or, have we the less]
Contradiction with John 4:13-14
John 4:13-14 speaks of water leading to eternal life, not bread, indicating another source of spiritual sustenance.
John 4:13-14: Jesus answered and said unto her, Whosoever drinketh of this water shall thirst again:
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 8:3
Deuteronomy 8:3 implies a reliance not on bread alone but also on God's word, adding another dimension to divine sustenance.
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 Isaiah 55:2
Isaiah 55:2 questions spending on food that does not satisfy, challenging the idea that bread alone truly nourishes.
Isaiah 55:2: Wherefore do ye spend money for [that which is] not bread? and your labour for [that which] satisfieth not? hearken diligently unto me, and eat ye [that which is] good, and let your soul delight itself in fatness. [spend: Heb. weigh]
Contradiction with Hebrews 10:4
Hebrews 10:4 discusses the inefficacy of animal sacrifices, hinting that more than physical offerings or sustenance are needed for spiritual fulfillment.
Hebrews 10:4: For [it is] not possible that the blood of bulls and of goats should take away sins.