Exodus 16:5

Verse

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.”

American Standard Version (1901)

And it shall come to pass on the sixth day, that they shall prepare that which they bring in, and it shall be twice as much as they gather daily.

Bible in Basic English

And on the sixth day they are to make ready what they get in, and it will be twice as much as they get on the other days.

Douay-Rheims 1899

But the sixth day let them provide for to bring in: and let it be double to that they were wont to gather every day.

Free Bible Version

On the sixth day they are to collect twice as much as usual and prepare it.”

Geneva Bible 1599

But the sixt daye they shall prepare that, which they shall bring home, and it shalbe twise as much as they gather dayly.

King James (Authorized) Version

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.

One Unity Resource Bible

It shall come to pass on the sixth day, that they shall prepare that which they bring in, and it shall be twice as much as they gather daily.”

Translation for Translators

On the sixth day after I start doing that, they will be able to gather twice as much as on the other days, and not have to gather any on the seventh day. Then they can prepare it to eat it on the 6th and 7th days.”

Unlocked Literal Bible

It will come about on the sixth day, that they will gather twice as much as what they gathered every day before, and they will cook what they bring in.”

Noah Webster Bible

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.

World English Bible

It shall come to pass on the sixth day, that they shall prepare that which they bring in, and it shall be twice as much as they gather daily.”

Young's Literal Translation

and it hath been on the sixth day, that they have prepared that which they bring in, and it hath been double above that which they gather day [by] day.'

Context

Manna and Quail from Heaven

⁴Then the LORD said to Moses, “Behold, I will rain down bread from heaven for you. Each day the people are to go out and gather enough for that day. In this way I will test whether or not they will follow My instructions.⁵Then on the sixth day, when they prepare what they bring in, it will be twice as much as they gather on the other days.”

Summary

In Exodus 16:5, God promises to provide manna for the Israelites to eat, demonstrating His faithfulness and provision for His people. This verse showcases God's care and concern for His chosen ones, even in the midst of their grumbling and doubt. It serves as a reminder that God is aware of our needs and is able to meet them abundantly. The manna symbolizes God's daily sustenance and grace, showing that He is a God who provides for His children with love and compassion.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And it shall come to pass, that on the sixth day,.... Of the week, and from the raining of the bread, which was on the first day of the week: they shall prepare that which they bring in; the Targum of Jonathan adds, to eat on the sabbath day; what they did not consume on the sixth day was to be prepared and reserved for the seventh day; that is, it was to be baked or boiled as they thought fit to have it, or eat it as it was, which they pleased, see Exo 16:23 only one part of it was to be kept till the next day: and it shall be twice as much as they gather daily: on that day should be rained double what fell on other days, and so twice as much should be gathered up; the reason for which is not here mentioned, but afterwards given; though Moses no doubt was now made acquainted with it, or otherwise he could not have informed the princes and people of it, as he afterwards did, Exo 16:23.

Exodus 16:5

Manna and Quail from Heaven

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Berean Standard Bible

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.”

American Standard Version (1901)

And it shall come to pass on the sixth day, that they shall prepare that which they bring in, and it shall be twice as much as they gather daily.

Bible in Basic English

And on the sixth day they are to make ready what they get in, and it will be twice as much as they get on the other days.

Douay-Rheims 1899

But the sixth day let them provide for to bring in: and let it be double to that they were wont to gather every day.

Free Bible Version

On the sixth day they are to collect twice as much as usual and prepare it.”

Geneva Bible 1599

But the sixt daye they shall prepare that, which they shall bring home, and it shalbe twise as much as they gather dayly.

King James (Authorized) Version

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.

One Unity Resource Bible

It shall come to pass on the sixth day, that they shall prepare that which they bring in, and it shall be twice as much as they gather daily.”

Translation for Translators

Unlocked Literal Bible

It will come about on the sixth day, that they will gather twice as much as what they gathered every day before, and they will cook what they bring in.”

Noah Webster Bible

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.

World English Bible

It shall come to pass on the sixth day, that they shall prepare that which they bring in, and it shall be twice as much as they gather daily.”

Young's Literal Translation

and it hath been on the sixth day, that they have prepared that which they bring in, and it hath been double above that which they gather day [by] day.'