In biblical literature, the term "flakes" is not directly mentioned in the Berean Standard Bible . However, the concept can be associated with descriptions of manna, the miraculous food provided by God to the Israelites during their 40-year journey in the wilderness. The term "flakes" can be understood in the context of the appearance and texture of manna as described in the Scriptures.

Manna: The Bread from Heaven

Manna is described in the Bible as a divine provision for the Israelites after their exodus from Egypt. In Exodus 16:14, the BSB states: "When the layer of dew had evaporated, there were thin flakes like frost on the ground, appearing on the desert floor." This description suggests that manna had a flaky, frost-like appearance, which could be likened to thin, delicate flakes.

The miraculous nature of manna is further emphasized in Exodus 16:31, where it is described as tasting like wafers made with honey. The Israelites were instructed to gather it daily, except on the Sabbath, as a test of their obedience and reliance on God's provision.

Symbolism and Significance

Manna holds significant symbolic meaning in the biblical narrative. It represents God's faithful provision and sustenance for His people in times of need. The flaky appearance of manna can be seen as a reminder of the delicate and transient nature of God's daily provision, requiring trust and dependence on Him.

In the New Testament, Jesus refers to Himself as the "bread of life," drawing a parallel between manna and His own role as the spiritual sustenance for believers. In John 6:49-51 , Jesus states: "Your fathers ate the manna in the wilderness, yet they died. This is the bread that comes down from heaven, so that anyone may eat of it and not die. I am the living bread that came down from heaven. If anyone eats of this bread, he will live forever."

Cultural and Historical Context

The provision of manna is a key event in the history of Israel, highlighting God's care and guidance during their formative years as a nation. The flaky nature of manna, as described in the biblical text, aligns with the cultural and environmental context of the Sinai wilderness, where food sources were scarce, and reliance on divine intervention was essential for survival.

Conclusion

While the term "flakes" is not explicitly used in the Berean Standard Bible, the description of manna as thin flakes like frost provides insight into its appearance and significance. Manna serves as a powerful symbol of God's provision and a foreshadowing of the spiritual nourishment found in Christ, the true bread from heaven.

Earnest Expostulation
... doom for themselves is an idea which they will not harbour: if the dread thought
should light upon them they shake it off as men shake snow-flakes from their ...
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The Tablet of Wax
... For the love of rebellious hearts. Call back all the days of the ages,. All
snow-flakes come down from above,. All flowers of summers departed,. ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/bevan/three friends of god/chapter lvi the tablet of.htm

The Sculptor's Work
... As I watched, he continued breaking large flakes and pieces from the stone; and
so far as I could see, he was just simply breaking it to pieces. ...
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Ode to the North-East Wind
... Through the black fir-forest Thunder harsh and dry, Shattering down the
snow-flakes Off the curdled sky. Hark! The brave North-easter! ...
/.../kingsley/andromeda and other poems/ode to the north-east wind.htm

The Longbeards' Saga. AD 400
... land, High in Valhalla, A window stands open; Its sill is the snow-peaks, Its posts
are the waterspouts, Storm-rack its lintel; Gold cloud-flakes above Are ...
/.../kingsley/andromeda and other poems/the longbeards saga a d 400.htm

The Thirst of God
... For the love of rebellious hearts. Call back all the days of the ages,. All
snow-flakes come down from above; All flowers of summers departed,. ...
/.../bevan/hymns of ter steegen suso and others/the thirst of god.htm

The Sluggard in Harvest
... Tiny mica flakes have built up the Matterhorn, and the minute acts of life after
all, by their multiplicity, make up life to be what it is. ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture g/the sluggard in harvest.htm

Jesus Heals a Leper and Creates Much Excitement.
... Psoriasis is milder, but is very distressing. Mead thus describes a case:
The "skin was shining as covered with flakes of snow. ...
/.../mcgarvey/the four-fold gospel/xxxiv jesus heals a leper.htm

January.
... curlew pipe. Through the black fir forest Thunder harsh and dry, Shattering
down the snow-flakes Off the curdled sky. . . . . Come ...
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If that which it Has Pleased us to Know is Within Reach...
... tell what it is which sends the hail whirling through the air, which makes the rain
fall drop by drop, which has spread out rain and feathery flakes of snow ...
/.../the seven books of arnobius against the heathen/59 if that which it.htm

Flakes (2 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Flakes (2 Occurrences). ... (See NIV). Job 41:23 The flakes
of his flesh are joined together. They are firm on him. They can't be moved. ...
/f/flakes.htm - 6k

Flake
... stripes. 7. (vt) To form into flakes. 8. (vi) To separate in flakes; to
peel or scale off. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. FLAKE. ...
/f/flake.htm - 7k

Snow (25 Occurrences)
... 2. (n.) Watery particles congealed into white or transparent crystals or flakes
in the air, and falling to the earth, exhibiting a great variety of very ...
/s/snow.htm - 21k

Manna (19 Occurrences)
... 3. (n.) A sweetish exudation in the form of pale yellow friable flakes, coming from
several trees and shrubs and used in medicine as a gentle laxative, as the ...
/m/manna.htm - 21k

Locust (25 Occurrences)
... Woe to the countries beneath them if the wind fall and let them alight! They
descend unnumbered as flakes of snow and hide the ground. ...
/l/locust.htm - 34k

Immovable (5 Occurrences)
... (WEB DBY WBS NAS RSV). Job 41:23 The flakes of his flesh are joined together.
They are firm on him. They can't be moved. (See NAS RSV NIV). ...
/i/immovable.htm - 8k

Flake-like (1 Occurrence)
Flake-like. Flake, Flake-like. Flakes . Multi-Version Concordance Flake-like
(1 Occurrence). ... (See NAS RSV). Flake, Flake-like. Flakes . Reference Bible
/f/flake-like.htm - 6k

Folds (18 Occurrences)
... And the people did as they had said. (BBE NIV). Job 41:23 The flakes of his flesh
are joined together. They are firm on him. They can't be moved. ...
/f/folds.htm - 11k

Fused (1 Occurrence)
... Multi-Version Concordance Fused (1 Occurrence). Job 41:23 The flakes of his flesh
are joined together: they are fused upon him, they cannot be moved. (DBY). ...
/f/fused.htm - 6k

Tragacanth (2 Occurrences)
... It comes in hard whitish or yellowish flakes or filaments, and is nearly insoluble
in water, but slowly swells into a mucilaginous mass, which is used as a ...
/t/tragacanth.htm - 8k

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