Manna is a term used in the Bible to describe the food that God provided for the Israelites during their 40-year journey in the desert after the Exodus from Egypt. The word "manna" is derived from the Hebrew word מָן (man), which means "What is it?" or "What is this?", reflecting the Israelites' initial uncertainty about the substance. In Arabic, it is known as المن (al-man), and in Greek, it is referred to as μάννα (mánna). Manna is described as a fine, flake-like substance that appeared on the ground each morning, except on the Sabbath. It is often described as tasting like wafers made with honey or bread with oil. The provision of manna is seen as a miraculous act of God's provision and care for His people during their time of need and is a significant theme in both the Old and New Testaments of the Bible.
Edible substance described in the Bible
Manna, sometimes or archaically spelled mana, is described in the Bible and the Quran as an edible substance that God bestowed upon the Israelites while they were wandering the desert during the 40-year period that followed the Exodus and preceded the conquest of Canaan.