2:17 hidden manna. The “hidden manna” refers to the manna preserved in the Ark of the Covenant (Hebrews 9:4; Exodus 16:33-35), no doubt picturing the One who was “the bread of God…which cometh down from heaven, and giveth life unto the world” (John 6:33).

2:17 new name. Like Abraham and Israel, the Lord Jesus will give each overcomer a new name appropriate to his own character and service. Like the names in the precious stones on the breastplate of the Aaronic priesthood (Exodus 28:15-21), it will be inscribed in a pure white stone, perhaps a diamond.