16. He brought streams out of a rocky cliff. He made water flow down like rivers.
17. But they continued to sin against him. In the desert they refused to obey the Most High God.
18. They were stubborn and put God to the test. They ordered him to give them the food they longed for.
19. They spoke against God. They said, "Can God put food on a table in the desert?
20. When he struck the rock, streams of water poured out. Huge amounts of water flowed down. But can he also give us food? Can he supply meat for his people?"
21. When the Lord heard what they said, he was very angry. His anger broke out like fire against the people of Jacob. He became very angry with Israel.
22. That was because they didn't believe in God. They didn't trust in his power to save them.
23. But he gave a command to the skies above. He opened the doors of the heavens.
24. He rained down manna for the people to eat. He gave them the grain of heaven.
25. Mere men ate the bread of angels. He sent them all of the food they could eat.
26. He made the east wind blow from the heavens. By his power he caused the south wind to blow.
27. He rained meat down on them like dust. He sent them birds like sand on the seashore.
28. He made the birds come down inside their camp. The birds fell all around their tents.
29. People ate until they had more than enough. He gave them what they had longed for.
30. But even before they had finished eating, God acted. He did it while the food was still in their mouths.