Note.—From this it is evident that flesh food was not included in the original diet provided for man, but that on account of the changed conditions resulting from the fall and the flood, its use was permitted.
3. When God chose Israel for His people, what kinds of flesh food were excluded from their diet?
Those called unclean. See Leviticus 11 and Deuteronomy 14.
4. What special food did God provide for the children of Israel during their forty years' wandering in the wilderness?
“Then said the Lord unto Moses, Behold, I will rain bread from heaven for you.” “And the children of Israel did eat manna forty years, until they came to a land inhabited.” Ex. 16:4, 35.
5. At the same time what did God promise to do for them?
“I will take sickness away from the midst of thee.” Ex. 23:25.
6. What testimony does the psalmist bear regarding their physical condition?
“There was not one feeble person among their tribes.” Ps. 105:37.
Note.—When they complained at God's dealings with them, and longed for the food of Egypt, God gave them their desires, but sent “leanness into their soul.” See Numbers 11; Ps. 106:13-15; 1 Cor. 10:6. Like many today, they were not content with a simple but wholesome and nourishing diet.