Man shall not live by bread alone

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1. According to Luke, Jesus spent forty days in the wilderness, where he was tempted by Satan. One of Satan's challenges was, “If you are the Son of God, command this stone to become bread.” Jesus answered, “It is written, ‘Man shall not live by bread alone,’” referring to the words in the Old Testament Book of Deuteronomy: “Man doth not live by bread only, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of the Lord.”

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The expression is frequently used to point out that worldly goods are not enough for most people; they need spiritual fulfillment as well.

Example Sentences

But He answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.

From Expositions of Holy Scripture Ezekiel, Daniel, and the Minor Prophets. St Matthew Chapters I to VIII by Maclaren, Alexander

It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.

From Inspiration and Interpretation Seven Sermons Preached Before the University of Oxford by Burgon, John William

In the book wherein it is written: "Man shall not live by bread alone," it is written, also: "Except ye become as little children."

From Their Yesterdays by Wright, Harold Bell

His motto seems to be "Man shall not live by bread alone."

From A Survey of Russian Literature, with Selections by Hapgood, Isabel Florence

"It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God."

From Our Day In the Light of Prophecy by Spicer, William Ambrose