7<\/strong>. coriander seed<\/em> ] It is rather the fruit<\/em> of the coriander, which is about the size of a pepper-corn. Cf. Exo 16:14<\/span>; Exo 16:31<\/span>. In the former of these verses it is described as ‘a small scale-like thing, small as the hoar frost.’<\/p>\n bdellium<\/em> ] A resinous substance of a pale yellowish colour. In Exod. the manna is ‘white.’<\/p>\n 7 9<\/strong>. A parenthetical description of the manna.<\/p>\n Verse 7<\/span>. The manna<\/B><\/I> was <\/B>as coriander seed<\/B><\/I>] Probably this short description is added to show the iniquity of the people in murmuring, while they had so adequate a provision. But the baseness of their minds appears in every part of their conduct.<\/P> <\/P> About the bdellium<\/I> of the ancients the learned are not agreed; and I shall not trouble the reader with conjectures. See Clarke on Ge 2:12<\/span>. Concerning the manna, see the notes on Ex 16:1-36<\/span>.<\/P> <\/p>\n As coriander seed; <\/B>not for colour, for that is black, but for shape and figure. <\/P> Bdellium<\/B> is either, <\/P> 1. The gum of a tree, of a white and bright colour; or rather, <\/P> 2. A gem or precious stone, as the Hebrew doctors take it; and particularly a pearl<\/I>, as some render it, wherewith the manna<\/I> doth manifestly agree both in its colour, which is white, Exo 16:14<\/span>, and in its figure, which is round. See more on Gen 2:12<\/span>. <\/P> <\/p>\n And the manna [was] as coriander seed<\/strong>,…. Not in colour, for that is black or darkish, whereas the manna was white, as is generally observed; of which [See comments on Ex 16:31]<\/span>; however it might be like the coriander, because of its form and figure, being round, and because of its quantity, being small, Ex 16:14<\/span>; Some think the mustard seed is meant, as Aben Ezra observes, which is the least of all seeds; it seems that the manna fell in small round grains, like to such seed. This, with what follows, is observed, to expose the folly and ingratitude of the Israelites, that having such bread from heaven, angels food, that they should slight it, and hanker after other food:<\/p>\n and the colour thereof as the colour of bdellium<\/strong>; not an aromatic gum, which Pliny k speaks of, which is clear as wax, for that is black or blackish, and not white as the manna; besides, this should be read, not “bdellium”, but “bdeloah”, and is a precious stone, and, according to Bochart, the pearl; so Ben Melech observes, that it is a precious stone; some say the diamond, and others a round white stone, which they bore and join stones together, and make a chain of, he doubtless means a pearl necklace; though Jarchi says it is the crystal, and so the Jewish writers commonly; [See comments on Ge 2:12]<\/span>; hence it appears the manna was very pleasant to look at, being of a round form, and of a pearl or crystal colour.<\/p>\n k Nat. Hist. l. 12. c. 9.<\/p>\n 7. And the manna was as coriander seed. Moses had already adverted to this in Exo 16:0<\/span>; (18) but he now repeats it, in order more fully to condemn their perverse desire; for what could be more unseemly and intolerable than thus to eschew a food delightful both in appearance and taste v. For the same reason the Prophet, in Psa 78:0<\/span>, records that men were not satisfied with “angels’ food,” and “corn from heaven.” Here, instead of saying that it was white, he calls it the color of Bedola, (19) a precious stone, whether a pearl, or some other kind. Its very appearance, then, was calculated to give them pleasure; and, since without much labor, either by grinding or crushing it, they might make it into various sorts of food, and all of a sweet and pleasant taste;. the baser was their ingratitude in complaining, as if God treated them with but little liberality as to their food. <\/p>\n (18) See ante, vol. 1:275. <\/p>\n (19) A. V., “bdellium;” Hebrew בדלה bedolach,. “The bdellium of the sacred writer was in all probability the pearl, as the Arabic version has rendered it.” — Illustr. Comment. on Gen 2:12<\/span> <\/p>\n (7) And the manna was . . . <\/strong>The design of the description of the manna in this place (comp. Exo. 16:14<\/span>; Exo. 16:31<\/span>, and Notes in loc.; <\/em>also Article Manna, <\/em>in Smiths Dictionary of the Bible) was probably to exhibit in its just light the sinfulness of the Israelites in repining at the merciful provision which God had made for the supply of their wants. The dissatisfaction of the Israelites with the sweet bread of heaven, and their craving after the more savoury and more stimulating food of Egypt may be regarded as typical of mans natural repugnance to the spiritual food which is provided in the Gospel, and his restless cravings after the pleasures of the world.<\/p>\n 7<\/strong>. <\/strong> Manna <\/strong> See Exo 16:14-15<\/span>, and Jos 5:12<\/span>, notes. The coriander is found in Egypt, Persia, and India. It has a round, tall stalk, white or reddish flowers, and grayish, spicy seeds used by confectioners and druggists. It grows wild in Egypt and Palestine. Tristram found it in the valley of the Jordan. It is a spice to bread in the East, and an aroma to sweetmeats. Bdellium <\/strong> occurs only here and in Gen 2:12<\/span>. It is impossible to say whether it is a mineral, (beryl or crystal, as in the Septuagint,) animal, as pearl, for which some of the Jewish doctors contend, or vegetable, as an aromatic exudation.<\/p>\n Num 11:7<\/span><\/em><\/strong>. <\/strong>The manna was as coriander-seed, <\/em><\/strong>&c.<\/strong> This description of the manna, its excellence as a food, its immediate descent from God, and the easiness of its procural, appear to be subjoined by the sacred writer, to shew the ingratitude and luxury of the people in despising so agreeable a food. <\/p>\n REFLECTIONS.<\/strong>One sin severely visited prevents not new provocations. 1. The mixed multitude, a mongrel breed, such as followed in hopes of sharing Israel’s good, not to serve Israel’s God, began the mutiny, and communicated the spirit of infection to the camp. A bad neighbourhood is dangerous, and sin contagious; nor are any so high in grace or attainments, but they need to watch and pray lest they enter into temptation. 2. They lusted for flesh to eat, dissatisfied with God’s provision, and wanting to be their own caterers. Indulging our appetites, is usually our ruin: to gratify the body, men destroy the soul. 3. They distrusted God’s power to supply their wants, though every day living by a miracle. Unbelief is a sin which miracles cannot cure. 4. They compare their present with their past estate, and draw the most ungrateful conclusions. They remember the leeks and onions, but not the task-masters of Egypt, and speak of that manna, the bread of heaven, as if it famished instead of fed them. Note; <\/em>(1.) Ingratitude is among the greater sins. (2.) The discontented loath their very blessings, and seem solicitous to make themselves miserable. (3.) It is a strong mark of the curse of God upon the heart, to see repining in the midst of plenty. <\/p>\n Num 11:7 And the manna [was] as coriander seed, and the colour thereof as the colour of bdellium.<\/p>\n Ver. 7. And the manna.<\/strong> ] See Trapp on “<\/em> Exo 16:14 “<\/em> See Trapp on “<\/em> Exo 16:31 “<\/em> There was therefore no such cause they should so loathe it. <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Was as coriander seed.<\/strong> ] Small, but full of sweetness and nourishment. This might be some cause of Moses’ undecayedness. Deu 34:7 <\/p>\n <\/p>\n As the colour of bdellium.<\/strong> ] A kind of transparent and precious gum.<\/p>\n manna. Compare Joh 6:31-33. 1Co 10:3. <\/p>\n colour. Hebrew “eye”, put by Figure of speech Metonymy (of Adjunct), App-6, for that which it distinguishes. Exo 16:14, Exo 16:31. <\/p>\n the manna: Exo 16:14, Exo 16:15, Exo 16:31, 1Co 1:23, 1Co 1:24, Rev 2:17 <\/p>\n colour thereof as the colour of: Heb. eye of it as the eye of <\/p>\n bdellium: Gen 2:12 <\/p>\n Reciprocal: Psa 105:40 – satisfied<\/p>\n Num 11:7-8. As coriander-seed Not for colour, for that is black, but for shape and figure. Bdellium Is either the gum of a tree, of a white and bright colour, or rather a gem or precious stone, as the Hebrew doctors take it; and particularly a pearl, wherewith the manna manifestly agrees both in its colour, which is white, (Exo 16:14,) and in its figure, which is round. Fresh oil Or, of the most excellent oil; or, of cakes made with the best oil, the word cakes being easily supplied out of the foregoing member of the verse; or, which is not much different, like wafers made with honey, as it is said, Exo 16:31. The nature and use of manna are here thus particularly described, to show the greatness of their sin in despising such excellent food.<\/p>\n 11:7 And the manna [was] as coriander seed, and the colour thereof as the colour of {e} bdellium.<\/p>\n (e) Which is a white pearl, or precious stone.<\/p>\n And the manna [was] as coriander seed, and the color thereof as the color of bedellium. 7. coriander seed ] It is rather the fruit of the coriander, which is about the size of a pepper-corn. Cf. Exo 16:14; Exo 16:31. 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