And the manna ceased on the morrow after they had eaten of the old corn of the land; neither had the children of Israel manna any more; but they did eat of the fruit of the land of Canaan that year.
The statement—'And the manna ceased on the morrow after they had eaten of the old corn of the land; neither had the children of Israel manna any more; but they did eat of the fruit of the land of Canaan that year'—marks provision transition. Supernatural manna sustained wilderness wandering; natural abundance supplies settled inheritance. God provides appropriately for each season—miraculous intervention when needed, ordinary means when sufficient. The cessation timing (immediately after Passover, verse 10) shows covenant faithfulness brings appropriate provision changes.
Historical Context
Manna fell for forty years (Exodus 16:35), from shortly after Red Sea crossing until Canaan entry. Its daily provision required faith, as hoarding bred worms (except Sabbath preparation). The transition to Canaan's produce fulfilled God's promise of a land flowing with milk and honey. This demonstrates that wilderness provisions (manna, water from rock) were temporary measures, not permanent patterns. Similarly, God's provisions for believers vary by season—sometimes miraculous, sometimes through ordinary means.
Questions for Reflection
How do you recognize and trust God's provisions even when they change from one season to another?
What 'manna' (temporary provision) might God be transitioning you from toward more permanent blessings?
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Analysis & Commentary
The statement—'And the manna ceased on the morrow after they had eaten of the old corn of the land; neither had the children of Israel manna any more; but they did eat of the fruit of the land of Canaan that year'—marks provision transition. Supernatural manna sustained wilderness wandering; natural abundance supplies settled inheritance. God provides appropriately for each season—miraculous intervention when needed, ordinary means when sufficient. The cessation timing (immediately after Passover, verse 10) shows covenant faithfulness brings appropriate provision changes.