<P> In the Hebrew Bible , manna is described twice : once in Exodus 16 : 1 -- 36 with the full narrative surrounding it , and once again in Numbers 11 : 1 -- 9 as a part of a separate narrative . In the description in the Book of Exodus , manna is described as being `` a fine , flake - like thing '' like the frost on the ground . It is described in the Book of Numbers as arriving with the dew during the night . Exodus adds that manna was comparable to hoarfrost in color , similarly had to be collected before it was melted by the heat of the sun , and was like a coriander seed in size but white in color . Numbers describes it as having the appearance of bdellium , adding that the Israelites ground it and pounded it into cakes , which were then baked , resulting in something that tasted like cakes baked with oil . Exodus states that raw manna tasted like wafers that had been made with honey . The Israelites were instructed to eat only the manna they had gathered for each day . Stored manna `` bred worms and stank '' : the exception being that stored the day before the Sabbath ( Preparation Day ) , when twice the amount of manna was gathered . This manna did not spoil overnight , because , Exodus 16 : 23 -- 24 states : </P>
<P> In the Hebrew Bible , manna is described twice : once in Exodus 16 : 1 -- 36 with the full narrative surrounding it , and once again in Numbers 11 : 1 -- 9 as a part of a separate narrative . In the description in the Book of Exodus , manna is described as being `` a fine , flake - like thing '' like the frost on the ground . It is described in the Book of Numbers as arriving with the dew during the night . Exodus adds that manna was comparable to hoarfrost in color , similarly had to be collected before it was melted by the heat of the sun , and was like a coriander seed in size but white in color . Numbers describes it as having the appearance of bdellium , adding that the Israelites ground it and pounded it into cakes , which were then baked , resulting in something that tasted like cakes baked with oil . Exodus states that raw manna tasted like wafers that had been made with honey . The Israelites were instructed to eat only the manna they had gathered for each day . Stored manna `` bred worms and stank '' : the exception being that stored the day before the Sabbath ( Preparation Day ) , when twice the amount of manna was gathered . This manna did not spoil overnight , because , Exodus 16 : 23 -- 24 states : </P>
where in the bible does it talk about manna from heaven
where in the bible does it talk about manna from heaven
Exodus 16 : 1 -- 36 Numbers 11 : 1 -- 9
Exodus 16 : 1 -- 36 Numbers 11 : 1 -- 9