It's typology. Jesus is the word (logos), and Jesus is the bread of life. He's not literally words and he's not literally bread.
Questions about Catholicism
Ayden Brooks
Hudson Perez
Is the Bible the Word of God? Give me an answer, you’re supposed to be a Christian.
Brody Carter
In a manner of speaking, it is. The words contained in Scripture are indeed words that came from God. But THE Word is Jesus Christ Himself.
Michael Ross
Λόγος is not a special word. It is “that which is spoken.”
I mean, if Jesus Christ isn’t “words” of God, then what does it even mean to be THE Word of God? Is he just like, only one word?
You know, you must be as simple as a little child to enter into the Kingdom of Heaven, but this seems like you’re trying to make things really complex for no reason.
Aiden Rogers
Yes, then you'll see how all these modern versions that corrupt scripture are not true.
You should definitely do that. Then also read 2 Corinthians 2:17
Leo Murphy
Amen