John 6:49 akjv — Your fathers did eat manna in the wilderness, and are dead.

American King James Version

"Your fathers did eat manna in the wilderness, and are dead. "

— John 6:49, American King James Version

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John 6 — Context

46

Not that any man has seen the Father, save he which is of God, he has seen the Father.

47

Truly, truly, I say to you, He that believes on me has everlasting life.

48

I am that bread of life.

49

Your fathers did eat manna in the wilderness, and are dead.

50

This is the bread which comes down from heaven, that a man may eat thereof, and not die.

51

I am the living bread which came down from heaven: if any man eat of this bread, he shall live for ever: and the bread that I will give is my flesh, which I will give for the life of the world.

52

The Jews therefore strove among themselves, saying, How can this man give us his flesh to eat?

John 6:49 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 6:49 say?
John 6:49 in the American King James Version reads: “Your fathers did eat manna in the wilderness, and are dead. ”
Where is John 6:49 in the Bible?
John 6:49 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 6, verse 49.
Who wrote John?
John is traditionally attributed to John the Apostle, son of Zebedee. It was written c. AD 85–95.
What is the book of John about?
John's Gospel opens not in Bethlehem but "in the beginning," declaring Jesus to be the eternal Word made flesh. Through seven sign-miracles and seven "I AM" sayings, it presents Jesus as the bread, the light, the way, and the resurrection — that we might believe and have life in his name.
What are the major themes of John?
John explores themes including Word Made Flesh, Belief, Eternal Life, I AM, Love. These themes shape the meaning and context of John 6:49.
What translation should I read John 6:49 in?
John 6:49 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize John 6:49?
John 6:49 reads (AKJV): “Your fathers did eat manna in the wilderness, and are dead. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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