Manna

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/manna

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is manna?Manna is a sweet food that appeared in the desert for the Israelites. It looks like small white flakes, like coriander seed, and tastes sweet like honey or cakes.
2. Why did manna appear only on weekdays and not on the Sabbath?Manna appeared every day except the Sabbath. This shows its special nature and gives people a rest day.

Exodus: The biblical narrative detailing the Israelites' liberation from Egyptian bondage and their subsequent journey.
Covenant: A solemn agreement or promise, particularly between God and humanity in religious contexts.
Divine Providence: The belief that God actively guides and sustains the universe and its inhabitants.
Metaphorical Extension: The application of a word or concept to a new context to suggest a similarity.