man shall not live by bread alone

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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.