man shall not live by bread alone
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
People need more than food and shelter to live a fulfilling life.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Con người cần hơn thức ăn và nơi trú ẩn để sống một cuộc sống đầy đủ
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Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Another basic religious and moral consideration is that in foreign aid we actually go beyond material realities. “Man shall not live by bread alone.”
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “man shall not live by bread alone” mean?
People need more than food and shelter to live a fulfilling life.
Is “man shall not live by bread alone” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.