Exodus 16:5
What does Exodus 16:5 mean?
A plain-English look at Exodus 16:5 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000And 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.
KJV
King James Version · 1611And 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.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901And 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.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949And 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.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862and 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 <FI>by<Fi> day.'
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752But the sixth day let them provide for to bring in: and let it be double to that they were wont to gather every day.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890And it shall come to pass on the sixth day, that they shall prepare what they have brought in; and it shall be twice as much as they shall gather daily.
Context
v.4Then said Jehovah unto Moses, Behold, I will rain bread from heaven for you; and the people shall go out and gather a day’s portion every day, that I may prove them, whether they will walk in my law, or not.
v.5This passage
v.6And Moses and Aaron said unto all the children of Israel, At even, then ye shall know that Jehovah hath brought you out from the land of Egypt;
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Exodus 16:22
And it came to pass, that on the sixth day they gathered twice as much bread, two omers for each one: and all the rulers of the congregation came and told Moses.
- Leviticus 25:21
then I will command my blessing upon you in the sixth year, and it shall bring forth fruit for the three years.
- Exodus 35:2
Six days shall work be done; but on the seventh day there shall be to you a holy day, a sabbath of solemn rest to Jehovah: whosoever doeth any work therein shall be put to death.
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