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Exodus 16

Exodus 16:22

The Sabbath Observed · Exodus 16:22–30
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Translations

Modern
On the sixth day, they gathered twice as much food—two omers per person—and all the leaders of the congregation came and reported this to Moses.
Traditional
And it came to pass, that on the sixth day they gathered twice as much bread, two omers for one man: and all the rulers of the congregation came and told Moses.
Literal
And it came to pass, on the sixth day, that they gathered double bread—two omers for each one—and all the leaders of the congregation came and told Moses.
Latin
In die autem sexta collegerunt cibos duplices, id est, duo gomor per singulos homines: venerunt autem omnes principes multitudinis, et narraverunt Moysi.

Original

Hebrew
English
On the sixth day, they gathered twice as much food—two omers per person—and all the leaders of the congregation came and reported this to Moses.

Notes

Exodus 16:21–30

The Sabbath was a day set apart for the Lord (16:23). It was also a gift from the Lord to his people (16:29). Rest and worship are not meant to be an obligation, but a privilege. However, because people often try to meet their needs in our own way, God commands rest and worship (16:28).

Exodus 16:1–36

God demonstrated care for his people by providing manna and quail as food for them.

Exodus 15:22–18:27

On the journey from the sea to Mount Sinai, God continued to care for the people's needs. During the events where he rescued them, he showed his power. Here, he showed that he cares about their basic needs.

Theme notes and profiles

Moses Bread from Heaven God’s Sabbath Rest

Events

Measurements

  • per person: About 4 qt (4.4 l)

Parallels

Genesis 2:1–3 Hebrews 4:1–11

People

Moses: Prophet who led Israel out of Egypt

Glossary

Book of Exodus Bread Deuteronomy, Book of Mount, Mountain Omer Tamarisk Weights and Measures

Topics

Church: Called the Congregation in the O. T. (K. J. V. And Others) Frugality: The Gathering of Manna Israel: Provided with Manna and Quail Journey of Israel Through The Desert: Through the Wilderness of Sin: Manna Sent Manna: General Scriptures Concerning Manna: Two Portions of, Gathered the Sixth Day on Account of The Miracles: Catalogue of Manna Sabbath: Preparations for The Sin: Desert of, a Wilderness Between Elim and Sinai: Manna and Quail Given In