Keraia
Exodus 16

Exodus 16:5

Manna and Quail from Heaven · Exodus 16:1–21
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Translations

Modern
Then on the sixth day, when they prepare what they bring in, it will be twice as much as they gather on the other days.”
Traditional
And it shall come to pass, that on the sixth day they shall prepare that which they bring in; and it shall be twice as much as they gather daily.
Literal
And it shall be on the sixth day that they shall prepare what they bring in, and it shall be double over what they gather day by day.”
Latin
Die autem sexto parent quod inferant: et sit duplum quam colligere solebant per singulos dies.

Original

Hebrew
English
Then on the sixth day, when they prepare what they bring in, it will be twice as much as they gather on the other days.”

Notes

Exodus 16:4–5

These were the Lord’s instructions for gathering the food he gave in the wilderness. He provided enough for each day. On the sixth day, he gave a double portion. This way, the people did not need to gather food on the Sabbath (see 16:21–30).

The Israelites kept the Sabbath even before it was written in the Ten Commandments.

Many people resist a way of life that requires daily trust in God. We prefer to store up supplies so that we feel independent. But God was teaching his people to live by faith. They had to trust him each day to provide what they needed (compare Matthew 6:11).

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 Complaints

Events

Glossary

Aaron Book of Exodus Bread Deuteronomy, Book of Feasts and Festivals of Israel Moses Mount, Mountain Tamarisk

Topics

Aaron: Murmured Against, by the People Israel: Provided with Manna and Quail Manna: General Scriptures Concerning Manna: Two Portions of, Gathered the Sixth Day on Account of The Miracles: Catalogue of Manna Miracles: Design of Sabbath: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Sin: Desert of, a Wilderness Between Elim and Sinai: Manna and Quail Given In The Diet of the Jews in the Wilderness