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Themes in Exodus 16

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Themes in Exodus 16

Exodus 16:1 (show verse)

They set out from Elim, and all the congregation of Israel came to the Wilderness of Sin, which is between Elim and Sinai, on the fifteenth day of the second month after they left the land of Egypt.

Church » Called the congregation in the o. T. (K. J. V. And others)
journey of israel through the Desert » Through the wilderness of sin
Deserts » Mentioned in scripture » Sin
Mountains » Names of » Sinai, upon which moses received the decalogue
Sin (place) » Desert of, a wilderness between elim and sinai » The people of israel journey through
Sinai » Mount
Sinai » A mountain in the peninsula east of the red sea » The people of israel arrive at, in their wanderings in the wilderness

Exodus 16:2 (show verse)

The whole congregation of the Israelites [grew discontented and] murmured and rebelled against Moses and Aaron in the wilderness,

Aaron » mum » by the people
Church » Called the congregation in the o. T. (K. J. V. And others)
journey of israel through the Desert » Through the wilderness of sin » Murmuring for bread
Evil for good » Instances of » Israelites, to moses
Israel » Kings of judah » Murmurings of
Israel » Complaints » Food
Manna » Given » When israel murmured for bread
moses » People complain against moses and aaron
moses » Character of » Meekness of
Murmuring » Examples of
Murmuring » Instances of » israelites
Murmuring » Exemplified
Murmuring » Of israelites against moses
Sin (place) » Desert of, a wilderness between elim and sinai » The complaint for bread in
Trouble » Instances of » Food
Unity » Prophesied, as a mark of the progress of true religion » Of evil

and the Israelites said to them, “Would that we had died by the hand of the Lord in the land of Egypt, when we sat by the pots of meat and ate bread until we were full; for you have brought us out into this wilderness to kill this entire assembly with hunger.”

Aaron » mum » by the people
journey of israel through the Desert » Through the wilderness of sin » Murmuring for bread
the Diet of the jews » In egypt
Evil for good » Instances of » Israelites, to moses
Ingratitude » Of man to man » Israelites, to moses
Israel » Complaints » Food
Manna » Given » When israel murmured for bread
moses » People complain against moses and aaron
moses » Character of » Meekness of
Murmuring » Instances of » israelites
Murmuring » Of israelites against moses
Servant » Bond » Degrading influences of bondage exemplified by cowardice
Trouble » Instances of » Food

Exodus 16:4 (show verse)

Then the Lord said to Moses, “Behold, I will cause bread to rain from heaven for you; the people shall go out and gather a day’s portion every day, so that I may test them [to determine] whether or not they will walk [obediently] in My instruction (law).

Aaron » mum » by the people
Daily duty » Gathering the manna
journey of israel through the Desert » Through the wilderness of sin » Manna sent
the Diet of the jews » in the wilderness
Duty » Daily » Gathering the manna
Israel » Provision » Manna » Quail
Manna » Miraculously given to israel for food in the wilderness
Manna » Called » Bread from heaven
Manna » Given » As a test of obedience
Miracles » Catalogue of » Manna
Sin (place) » Desert of, a wilderness between elim and sinai » Manna and quail given in

Exodus 16:5 (show verse)

And it shall be that on the sixth day, they shall prepare to bring in twice as much as they gather daily [so that they will not need to gather on the seventh day].”

Aaron » mum » by the people
the Diet of the jews » in the wilderness
Israel » Provision » Manna » Quail
Manna » Two portions of, gathered the sixth day on account of the sabbath
Miracles » Catalogue of » Manna
Sin (place) » Desert of, a wilderness between elim and sinai » Manna and quail given in

Exodus 16:6 (show verse)

So Moses and Aaron said to all Israel, “At evening you shall know that the Lord has brought you out of the land of Egypt,

Aaron » mum » by the people
the Diet of the jews » in the wilderness
Israel » Provision » Manna » Quail
Miracles » Catalogue of » Manna
Reproof » Faithfulness in » Instances of » Moses, of the israelites
Sin (place) » Desert of, a wilderness between elim and sinai » Manna and quail given in

Exodus 16:7 (show verse)

and in the morning you will see the glory of the Lord, for He hears your murmurings against the Lord. What are we, that you murmur and rebel against us?”

Aaron » mum » by the people
the Diet of the jews » in the wilderness
Israel » Provision » Manna » Quail
Manna » Given » To exhibit God's glory
Meekness » Instances of » moses
Miracles » Catalogue of » Manna
moses » Character of » Meekness of
Patience » Instances of » moses
Reproof » Faithfulness in » Instances of » Moses, of the israelites
Sin (place) » Desert of, a wilderness between elim and sinai » Manna and quail given in

Exodus 16:8 (show verse)

Moses said, “This will happen when the Lord gives you meat to eat in the evening, and in the morning [enough] bread to be fully satisfied, because the Lord has heard your murmurings against Him; for what are we? Your murmurings are not against us, but against the Lord.”

Aaron » mum » by the people
journey of israel through the Desert » Through the wilderness of sin » Manna sent
journey of israel through the Desert » Through the wilderness of sin » Quails given for one night
the Diet of the jews » in the wilderness
Israel » Provision » Manna » Quail
Meekness » Instances of » moses
Miracles » Catalogue of » Manna
moses » Character of » Meekness of
Patience » Instances of » moses
Sin (place) » Desert of, a wilderness between elim and sinai » Manna and quail given in
national Sins » Exemplified

Exodus 16:9 (show verse)

Then Moses said to Aaron, “Say to all the congregation of Israel, ‘Approach the Lord, because He has heard your murmurings.’”

Aaron » mum » by the people
Church » Called the congregation in the o. T. (K. J. V. And others)
the Diet of the jews » in the wilderness
Israel » Provision » Manna » Quail
Miracles » Catalogue of » Manna
Sin (place) » Desert of, a wilderness between elim and sinai » Manna and quail given in

Exodus 16:10 (show verse)

So it happened that as Aaron spoke to the whole congregation of Israel, they looked toward the wilderness, and behold, the glory and brilliance of the Lord appeared in the cloud!

Aaron » mum » by the people
Church » Called the congregation in the o. T. (K. J. V. And others)
Cloud of glory » God's glory manifested in
Cloud of glory » Special appearances of » At the murmuring for bread
the Diet of the jews » in the wilderness
Israel » Provision » Manna » Quail
Miracles » Catalogue of » Manna
Sin (place) » Desert of, a wilderness between elim and sinai » Manna and quail given in

Exodus 16:11 (show verse)

Then the Lord spoke to Moses, saying,

the Diet of the jews » in the wilderness
Israel » Provision » Manna » Quail
Miracles » Catalogue of » Manna
Sin (place) » Desert of, a wilderness between elim and sinai » Manna and quail given in
Types of Christ » Manna

Exodus 16:12 (show verse)

“I have heard the murmurings of the Israelites; speak to them, saying, ‘At twilight you shall eat meat, and in the morning you shall be filled with bread; and you shall know that I am the Lord your God.’”

Birds » Clean » Quail
Condescension of God » Sends flesh to the israelites in consequence of their murmuring
journey of israel through the Desert » Through the wilderness of sin » Quails given for one night
the Diet of the jews » in the wilderness
Israel » Provision » Manna » Quail
Miracles » Catalogue of » Manna
Sin (place) » Desert of, a wilderness between elim and sinai » Manna and quail given in
Types of Christ » Manna

Exodus 16:13 (show verse)

So in the evening the quails came up and covered the camp, and in the morning there was a blanket of dew around the camp.

Birds » Used as sacrifices » Quails
Birds » Clean » Quail
journey of israel through the Desert » Through the wilderness of sin » Quails given for one night
Israel » Provision » Manna » Quail
Meteorology » Dew
Miracles » Catalogue of » Manna
Miracles » Catalogue of » Quails
miracles of Loaves » Multitude fed
Multitude » Fed
Quail » The miracle of, in the wilderness of sin
Sin (place) » Desert of, a wilderness between elim and sinai » Manna and quail given in
Types of Christ » Manna

Exodus 16:14 (show verse)

When the layer of dew evaporated, on the surface of the wilderness there was a fine, flake-like thing, as fine as frost on the ground.

Blessing » Temporal » From God » israelites » Supplying » Manna
Israel » Provision » Manna » Quail
Manna » Described as » Like hoar frost
Miracles » Catalogue of » Manna
Sin (place) » Desert of, a wilderness between elim and sinai » Manna and quail given in
Types of Christ » Manna

Exodus 16:15 (show verse)

When the Israelites saw it, they said to one another, “What is it?” For they did not know what it was. And Moses said to them, “This is the bread which the Lord has given you to eat.

Israel » Provision » Manna » Quail
Manna » Miraculously given to israel for food in the wilderness
Miracles » Catalogue of » Manna
moses » Moses and Christ - a parallel » Fed a multitude
Sin (place) » Desert of, a wilderness between elim and sinai » Manna and quail given in
Types of Christ » Manna

Exodus 16:16 (show verse)

This is what the Lord has commanded: ‘Let every man gather as much of it as he needs. Take an omer for each person, according to the number of people each of you has in his tent.’”

journey of israel through the Desert » Through the wilderness of sin » Manna sent
Israel » Provision » Manna » Quail
Manna » An omer of, gathered for each person
Measure » An omer, about one bushel
Miracles » Catalogue of » Manna
Sin (place) » Desert of, a wilderness between elim and sinai » Manna and quail given in

Exodus 16:17 (show verse)

The Israelites did so, and some gathered much [of it] and some [only a] little.

journey of israel through the Desert » Through the wilderness of sin » Manna sent
Frugality » Instances of » The gathering of manna
Israel » Provision » Manna » Quail
Manna » The israelites » At first covetous of
Miracles » Catalogue of » Manna
Sin (place) » Desert of, a wilderness between elim and sinai » Manna and quail given in

Exodus 16:18 (show verse)

When they measured it with an omer, he who had gathered a large amount had no excess, and he who had gathered little had no lack; every man gathered according to his need (family size).

journey of israel through the Desert » Through the wilderness of sin » Manna sent
Frugality » Instances of » The gathering of manna
Israel » Provision » Manna » Quail
Manna » Gathered » Sufficient
Measure » An omer, about one bushel
Miracles » Catalogue of » Manna
Sin (place) » Desert of, a wilderness between elim and sinai » Manna and quail given in

Exodus 16:19 (show verse)

Moses said, “Let none of it be left [overnight] until [the next] morning.”

journey of israel through the Desert » Through the wilderness of sin » Manna sent
Disobedience to God » Instances of » Of the people of israel, in gathering excessive quantities of manna
Israel » Provision » Manna » Quail
Manna » Kept longer than a day (except on the sabbath) became corrupt
Miracles » Catalogue of » Manna
Sin (place) » Desert of, a wilderness between elim and sinai » Manna and quail given in

Exodus 16:20 (show verse)

But they did not listen to Moses, and some left a supply of it until morning, and it bred worms and became foul and rotten; and Moses was angry with them.

journey of israel through the Desert » Through the wilderness of sin » Manna sent
Disobedience to God » Instances of » Of the people of israel, in gathering excessive quantities of manna
Insects » Mentioned in scripture » Maggot
Israel » Provision » Manna » Quail
Manna » Kept longer than a day (except on the sabbath) became corrupt
Miracles » Catalogue of » Manna
Sin (place) » Desert of, a wilderness between elim and sinai » Manna and quail given in

Exodus 16:21 (show verse)

So they gathered it every morning, each as much as he needed, because when the sun was hot it melted.

Bread » How prepared » Wafers
journey of israel through the Desert » Through the wilderness of sin » Manna sent
Israel » Provision » Manna » Quail
Manna » Gathered » Every morning
Manna » Melted away by the sun
Miracles » Catalogue of » Manna
Morning » The jews » Gathered » Manna
Sin (place) » Desert of, a wilderness between elim and sinai » Manna and quail given in
The sun » The rays of » Soften and melt some substances

Exodus 16:22 (show verse)

Now on the sixth day they gathered twice as much bread, two omers for each person; and all the leaders of the congregation came and told Moses.

Church » Called the congregation in the o. T. (K. J. V. And others)
journey of israel through the Desert » Through the wilderness of sin » Manna sent
Frugality » Instances of » The gathering of manna
Israel » Provision » Manna » Quail
Manna » Two portions of, gathered the sixth day on account of the sabbath
Miracles » Catalogue of » Manna
Sabbath » Preparations for the
Sin (place) » Desert of, a wilderness between elim and sinai » Manna and quail given in

Exodus 16:23 (show verse)

He said to them, “This is what the Lord has said: ‘Tomorrow is a solemn rest, a holy Sabbath to the Lord’; bake and boil what you will bake and boil [today], and all that remains left over put aside for yourselves to keep until morning.”

Arts and crafts » Names of various » Baking
Bread » Baking of
journey of israel through the Desert » Through the wilderness of sin » Manna sent
Frugality » Instances of » The gathering of manna
Israel » Provision » Manna » Quail
Manna » Two portions of, gathered the sixth day on account of the sabbath
Miracles » Catalogue of » Manna
Sabbath » General references to
The sabbath » Called » The rest of the holy sabbath
Sin (place) » Desert of, a wilderness between elim and sinai » Manna and quail given in

Exodus 16:24 (show verse)

They put it aside until morning, as Moses told them, and it did not become foul nor was it wormy.

journey of israel through the Desert » Through the wilderness of sin » Manna sent
Frugality » Instances of » The gathering of manna
Israel » Provision » Manna » Quail
Manna » Two portions of, gathered the sixth day on account of the sabbath
Miracles » Catalogue of » Manna
Sin (place) » Desert of, a wilderness between elim and sinai » Manna and quail given in

Exodus 16:25 (show verse)

Then Moses said, “Eat that today, for today is a Sabbath to the Lord; today you will not find it in the field.

journey of israel through the Desert » Through the wilderness of sin » Manna sent
Israel » Provision » Manna » Quail
Manna » Two portions of, gathered the sixth day on account of the sabbath
Miracles » Catalogue of » Manna
Sin (place) » Desert of, a wilderness between elim and sinai » Manna and quail given in

Exodus 16:26 (show verse)

Six days you shall gather it, but on the seventh day, the Sabbath, there will be none [in the field].”

journey of israel through the Desert » Through the wilderness of sin » Manna sent
Israel » Provision » Manna » Quail
Manna » Two portions of, gathered the sixth day on account of the sabbath
Manna » None fell on the sabbath day
Miracles » Catalogue of » Manna
Sin (place) » Desert of, a wilderness between elim and sinai » Manna and quail given in

Exodus 16:27 (show verse)

Now on the seventh day some of the people went out to gather, but they found none.

Desecration of the sabbath » By gathering manna
journey of israel through the Desert » Through the wilderness of sin » Manna sent
Israel » Provision » Manna » Quail
Manna » None fell on the sabbath day
Miracles » Catalogue of » Manna
Sabbath » Desecration of, under the mosaic law » By gathering manna
Sabbath » Violations of » Gathering manna
The sabbath » The wicked » Dishonoring of--exemplified
Sin (place) » Desert of, a wilderness between elim and sinai » Manna and quail given in

Exodus 16:28 (show verse)

Then the Lord said to Moses, “How long do you [people] refuse to keep My commandments and My instructions (laws)?

Desecration of the sabbath » By gathering manna
journey of israel through the Desert » Through the wilderness of sin » Manna sent
Israel » Provision » Manna » Quail
Miracles » Catalogue of » Manna
Sabbath » Desecration of, under the mosaic law » By gathering manna
Sin (place) » Desert of, a wilderness between elim and sinai » Manna and quail given in

Exodus 16:29 (show verse)

See, the Lord has given you the Sabbath; therefore He gives you the bread for two days on the sixth day. Let every man stay in his place; no man is to leave his place on the seventh day.”

journey of israel through the Desert » Through the wilderness of sin » Manna sent
Israel » Provision » Manna » Quail
Miracles » Catalogue of » Manna
Sin (place) » Desert of, a wilderness between elim and sinai » Manna and quail given in

Exodus 16:30 (show verse)

So the people rested on the seventh day.

Exodus 16:31 (show verse)

The house of Israel called the bread manna; it was like coriander seed, white, and it tasted like flat pastry (wafers) made with honey.

Blessing » Temporal » From God » israelites » Supplying » Manna
Bread » Was formed into » Wafers
Bread » How prepared » Honey
Coriander » A spice
journey of israel through the Desert » Through the wilderness of sin » Manna sent
Honey » Was eaten » Mixed with flour
Israel » Provision » Manna » Quail
Manna » Described as » Like coriander seed
Manna » Described as » Like in taste to wafers made with honey
Manna » Described as » White
Miracles » Catalogue of » Manna
Sin (place) » Desert of, a wilderness between elim and sinai » Manna and quail given in

Exodus 16:32 (show verse)

Then Moses said, “This is the word which the Lord commands, ‘Let an omer of it be kept throughout your generations, that they may see the bread with which I fed you in the wilderness, when I brought you out of the land of Egypt.’”

Instruction » By object lessons » The pot of manna
Israel » Provision » Manna » Quail
Manna » A golden pot of, laid up in the holiest for a memorial
Memorial » The pot of manna
Memorials » The laying up of the manna
Sin (place) » Desert of, a wilderness between elim and sinai » Manna and quail given in

Exodus 16:33 (show verse)

So Moses said to Aaron, “Take a pot and put an omer of manna in it, and place it before the Lord to be kept throughout your generations.”

Ark » In the tabernacle. Called the ark » pot of manna
Ark of the covenant » The pot of manna and aaron's rod laid up before
Holy of holies » Contained » pot of manna
Israel » Provision » Manna » Quail
Manna » A golden pot of, laid up in the holiest for a memorial
Manna » Preserved in the ark of the testimony
Memorial » The pot of manna
Sin (place) » Desert of, a wilderness between elim and sinai » Manna and quail given in

Exodus 16:34 (show verse)

As the Lord commanded Moses, so Aaron [eventually] placed it in the presence of the Testimony, to be kept.

Aaron » pot of manna » in the ark
Ark » In the tabernacle. Called the ark » pot of manna
Ark of the covenant » The pot of manna and aaron's rod laid up before
Israel » Provision » Manna » Quail
Manna » A golden pot of, laid up in the holiest for a memorial
Memorial » The pot of manna
Sin (place) » Desert of, a wilderness between elim and sinai » Manna and quail given in

Exodus 16:35 (show verse)

The Israelites ate manna forty years, until they reached an inhabited land; they ate the manna until they came to the border of the land of Canaan.

journey of israel through the Desert » With miraculous provision
Forty » Years » Wanderings of the israelites in the wilderness
Israel » Provision » Manna » Quail
Manna » Ceased when israel entered canaan
Periods and numbers » Forty days » Forty years
Sin (place) » Desert of, a wilderness between elim and sinai » Manna and quail given in

Exodus 16:36 (show verse)

(Now an omer is the tenth of an ephah.)

Israel » Provision » Manna » Quail
Measure » An ephah, equal to three seah, and in liquid, to a bath, containing about a bushel and a half
Measures » Of liquids and solids » Omer or tenth-deal (the tenth of an ephah)
Sin (place) » Desert of, a wilderness between elim and sinai » Manna and quail given in