Joh 6:33 | RWP | e4.org | The bread of God ( ο αρτος του θεου ). All bread is of God ( ). The manna came down from heaven ( ) as does this bread ( ο καταβαινων ). Refers to the bread ( ο αρτος , masculine). Bernard notes that this phrase (coming down) is used seven times in this discourse ( , , , , , , ). Giveth life ( ζωην διδους ). Chrysostom observes that the manna gave nourishment ( τροφη ), but not life ( ζωη ). This is a most astounding statement to the crowd.

‏ John 6:33

The bread of God ( ο αρτος του θεου ). All bread is of God (Mt 6:11). The manna came down from heaven (Nu 11:9) as does this bread ( ο καταβαινων ). Refers to the bread ( ο αρτος, masculine). Bernard notes that this phrase (coming down) is used seven times in this discourse (33, 38, 41, 42, 50, 51, 58).

Giveth life ( ζωην διδους ). Chrysostom observes that the manna gave nourishment ( τροφη ), but not life ( ζωη ). This is a most astounding statement to the crowd.