During the temptation in the wilderness, Satan asked Jesus to turn stones into bread. Jesus responded by quoting Scripture to the effect that man shall not live by bread alone but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God. This quotation was originally taken from the book of

Jesus quoted Deuteronomy 8:3 in response to Satan's first temptation (Matthew 4:4). The verse was part of Moses' reminder to Israel about their wilderness experience and God's provision of manna. Jesus used the same scripture that addressed Israel's wilderness test to overcome His own wilderness temptation, showing His perfect obedience where Israel had failed.