Exodus 16:34

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

And Aaron placed it in front of the Testimony, to be preserved just as the LORD had commanded Moses.

American Standard Version (1901)

As Jehovah commanded Moses, so Aaron laid it up before the Testimony, to be kept.

Bible in Basic English

So Aaron put it away in front of the holy chest to be kept, as the Lord gave orders to Moses.

Douay-Rheims 1899

As the Lord commanded Moses. And Aaron put it in the tabernacle to be kept.

Free Bible Version

Aaron did so and placed the jar in front of the Testimony, to be preserved just as the Lord had ordered Moses.

Geneva Bible 1599

As the Lord commanded Moses, so Aaron laied it vp before the Testimonie to be kept.

King James (Authorized) Version

As the LORD commanded Moses, so Aaron laid it up before the Testimony, to be kept.

One Unity Resource Bible

As Adonai enjoined Moses [Drawn out], so Aaron [Light-bringer] laid it up before the Testimony, to be kept.

Translation for Translators

Many years later, as Yahweh had commanded Moses/me, Aaron put the jar in front of the box that contained the stone slabs on which the Ten Commandments were written.

Unlocked Literal Bible

As Yahweh commanded Moses, Aaron stored it beside the covenant decrees in the ark.

Noah Webster Bible

As the LORD commanded Moses, so Aaron laid it up before the Testimony, to be kept.

World English Bible

As Yahweh commanded Moses, so Aaron laid it up before the Testimony, to be kept.

Young's Literal Translation

as Jehovah hath given commandment unto Moses, so doth Aaron let it rest before the Testimony, for a charge.

Context

The Jar of Manna

³³So Moses told Aaron, “Take a jar and fill it with an omer of manna. Then place it before the LORD to be preserved for the generations to come.” ³⁴And Aaron placed it in front of the Testimony, to be preserved just as the LORD had commanded Moses.

Summary

In Exodus 16:34, the command to preserve a jar of manna serves as a reminder of God's provision and faithfulness to the Israelites during their time in the wilderness. This act symbolizes the importance of remembering God's miraculous deeds and trusting in His continued sustenance. The manna preserved in the ark of the covenant also points forward to Jesus Christ as the true bread of life, emphasizing the spiritual nourishment and sustenance He provides to believers. Overall, this verse highlights the significance of acknowledging and appreciating God's ongoing care and provision in our lives.

Commentary

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Laid it up before the testimony - The עדות eduth or testimony belonged properly to the tabernacle, but that was not yet built. Some are of opinion that the tabernacle, built under the direction of Moses, was only a renewal of one that had existed in the patriarchal times. See Clarke's note on Exo 16:9. The word signifies reference to something beyond itself; thus the tabernacle, the manna, the tables of stone, Aaron's rod, etc., all bore reference and testimony to that spiritual good which was yet to come, viz., Jesus Christ and his salvation.

Exodus 16:34

The Jar of Manna

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Berean Standard Bible

And Aaron placed it in front of the Testimony, to be preserved just as the LORD had commanded Moses.

American Standard Version (1901)

As Jehovah commanded Moses, so Aaron laid it up before the Testimony, to be kept.

Bible in Basic English

So Aaron put it away in front of the holy chest to be kept, as the Lord gave orders to Moses.

Douay-Rheims 1899

As the Lord commanded Moses. And Aaron put it in the tabernacle to be kept.

Free Bible Version

Aaron did so and placed the jar in front of the Testimony, to be preserved just as the Lord had ordered Moses.

Geneva Bible 1599

As the Lord commanded Moses, so Aaron laied it vp before the Testimonie to be kept.

King James (Authorized) Version

As the LORD commanded Moses, so Aaron laid it up before the Testimony, to be kept.

One Unity Resource Bible

As Adonai enjoined Moses [Drawn out], so Aaron [Light-bringer] laid it up before the Testimony, to be kept.

Translation for Translators

Many years later, as Yahweh had commanded Moses/me, Aaron put the jar in front of the box that contained the stone slabs on which the Ten Commandments were written.

Unlocked Literal Bible

As Yahweh commanded Moses, Aaron stored it beside the covenant decrees in the ark.

Noah Webster Bible

As the LORD commanded Moses, so Aaron laid it up before the Testimony, to be kept.

World English Bible

As Yahweh commanded Moses, so Aaron laid it up before the Testimony, to be kept.

Young's Literal Translation

as Jehovah hath given commandment unto Moses, so doth Aaron let it rest before the Testimony, for a charge.