{The bread of God} (ho artos tou theou). All bread is of
God ( Mt 6:11 ). The manna came down from heaven ( Nu 11:9 ) as
does this bread (ho katabain(936e)). Refers to the bread (ho
artos, masculine). Bernard notes that this phrase (coming down)
is used seven times in this discourse ( 33,38,41,42,50,51,58 ).
{Giveth life} (z(9388)n didous). Chrysostom observes that the manna
gave nourishment (	roph(885c)), but not life (z(9388)). This is a most
astounding statement to the crowd.