Key Spices and Their Uses in Scripture
Thu, Oct 15
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Coriander


Time & Location
Oct 15, 2026, 12:00 AM – 11:50 PM
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About This Event
In the Bible, coriander (Hebrew: gad, Coriandrum sativum) is most famously mentioned in
Exodus 16:31 and Numbers 11:7
where it is used to describe the appearance of manna — the miraculous bread
provided by God to the Israelites in the wilderness.
Manna was described as white like coriander seed and tasting
like wafers made with honey.
This comparison helped the Israelites recognize and remember the divine
provision, using a familiar plant they knew from their
Egyptian and surrounding cultures.
Biblical and Cultural Context
Exodus 16:31: “It was like coriander seed, white, and the taste of it was like wafers made with honey”
Numbers 11:7: “It resembled coriander seed, and its appearance was like that of gum resin”
