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Exodus 16

Exodus 16:26

The Sabbath Observed · Exodus 16:22–30
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Translations

Modern
For six days you may gather, but on the seventh day, the Sabbath, it will not be there.”
Traditional
Six days ye shall gather it; but on the seventh day, which is the sabbath, in it there shall be none.
Literal
Six days you shall gather it, and on the seventh day, the Sabbath, there will be none in it.”
Latin
Sex diebus colligite: in die autem septimo sabbatum est Domini, idcirco non invenietur.

Original

Hebrew
English
For six days you may gather, but on the seventh day, the Sabbath, it will not be there.”

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

Parallels

Genesis 2:1–3 Hebrews 4:1–11

People

Sabbath: The seventh day of the week, set apart for rest and worship

Glossary

Book of Exodus Bread Deuteronomy, Book of Mount, Mountain Omer Tamarisk

Topics

Israel: Provided with Manna and Quail Journey of Israel Through The Desert: Through the Wilderness of Sin: Manna Sent Manna: General Scriptures Concerning Manna: None Fell on the Sabbath Day Manna: Two Portions of, Gathered the Sixth Day on Account of The Miracles: Catalogue of Manna Sabbath: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Sin: Desert of, a Wilderness Between Elim and Sinai: Manna and Quail Given In