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Verse 16

Exodus 16:11

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Berean Standard Bible

Then the LORD said to Moses,

American Standard Version (1901)

And Jehovah spake unto Moses, saying,

Bible in Basic English

And the Lord said to Moses,

Douay-Rheims 1899

And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying:

Free Bible Version

The Lord told Moses,

Geneva Bible 1599

(For the Lord had spoken vnto Moses, saying,

King James (Authorized) Version

¶ And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,

One Unity Resource Bible

Adonai spoke to Moses [Drawn out], saying,

Translation for Translators

Then Yahweh said to Moses/me,

Unlocked Literal Bible

Then Yahweh spoke to Moses, saying,

Noah Webster Bible

And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

World English Bible

Yahweh spoke to Moses, saying,

Young's Literal Translation

And Jehovah speaketh unto Moses, saying,

Context

Manna and Quail from Heaven

¹⁰And as Aaron was speaking to the whole congregation of Israel, they looked toward the desert, and there in a cloud the glory of the LORD appeared.¹¹Then the LORD said to Moses, ¹²“I have heard the grumbling of the Israelites. Tell them, ‘At twilight you will eat meat, and in the morning you will be filled with bread. Then you will know that I am the LORD your God.’”

Summary

In Exodus 16:11, the Israelites express their complaints to Moses and Aaron about their hunger in the wilderness, longing for the food they had in Egypt. This verse reveals the Israelites' lack of faith and gratitude towards God, despite witnessing His miraculous deliverance from slavery. It serves as a reminder of the human tendency to focus on past comforts rather than trust in God's provision for the present and future. The Israelites' grumbling highlights the importance of contentment, faith, and reliance on God's faithfulness in all circumstances. Ultimately, this passage showcases God's patience and mercy towards His people, even in their moments of doubt and ingratitude.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And the Lord spake unto Moses,.... Out of the bright and glorious cloud: saying; as follows:

Exodus 16:11

Manna and Quail from Heaven

¹⁰And as Aaron was speaking to the whole congregation of Israel, they looked toward the desert, and there in a cloud the glory of the LORD appeared.¹¹Then the LORD said to Moses, ¹²“I have heard the grumbling of the Israelites. Tell them, ‘At twilight you will eat meat, and in the morning you will be filled with bread. Then you will know that I am the LORD your God.’”

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Berean Standard Bible

Then the LORD said to Moses,

American Standard Version (1901)

And Jehovah spake unto Moses, saying,

Bible in Basic English

And the Lord said to Moses,

Douay-Rheims 1899

And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying:

Free Bible Version

The Lord told Moses,

Geneva Bible 1599

(For the Lord had spoken vnto Moses, saying,

King James (Authorized) Version

¶ And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,

One Unity Resource Bible

Adonai spoke to Moses [Drawn out], saying,

Translation for Translators

Then Yahweh said to Moses/me,

Unlocked Literal Bible

Then Yahweh spoke to Moses, saying,

Noah Webster Bible

And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

World English Bible

Yahweh spoke to Moses, saying,

Young's Literal Translation

And Jehovah speaketh unto Moses, saying,