This is a song about the children of Israel grumbling in the desert to the God who had delivered them from Pharaoh in Egypt. I think he is also drawing comparisons with some Christians today who might want an easier life! The song exudes biblical truth, humour and challenge from an historical and present day viewpoint. The children of Israel had got tired and bored with the manna which God had miraculously provided for them in the desert and had a good moan about it (Exodus 16). There is also a reference to God's judgement on the sons of Korah (Numbers 16:31-33) with, "Well we once complained for something new to munch, The ground opened up and had some of us for lunch".
On balance a funny song tinged with biblical rebuke and reflection on the grumblings of the children of Israel which wasn't just because of the manna - though they did eat it for 40 years (Exodus 16:35)!
This is a song about the children of Israel grumbling in the desert to the God who had delivered them from Pharaoh in Egypt. I think he is also drawing comparisons with some Christians today who might want an easier life! The song exudes biblical truth, humour and challenge from an historical and present day viewpoint. The children of Israel had got tired and bored with the manna which God had miraculously provided for them in the desert and had a good moan about it (Exodus 16). There is also a reference to God's judgement on the sons of Korah (Numbers 16:31-33) with, "Well we once complained for something new to munch, The ground opened up and had some of us for lunch".
On balance a funny song tinged with biblical rebuke and reflection on the grumblings of the children of Israel which wasn't just because of the manna - though they did eat it for 40 years (Exodus 16:35)!