King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
Notwithstanding they hearkened not unto Moses; but some of them left of it until the morning, and it bred worms, and stank: and Moses was wroth with them.
Complete Jewish Bible:
But they didn't pay attention to Moshe, and some kept the leftovers until morning. It bred worms and rotted, which made Moshe angry at them.
Berean Standard Bible:
But they did not listen to Moses; some people left part of it until morning, and it became infested with maggots and began to smell. So Moses was angry with them.
American Standard Version:
Notwithstanding they hearkened not unto Moses; but some of them left of it until the morning, and it bred worms, and became foul: and Moses was wroth with them.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
Notwithstanding they hearkened{H8085} not unto Moses{H4872}; but some{H582} of them left{H3498} of it until the morning{H1242}, and it bred{H7311} worms{H8438}, and stank{H887}: and Moses{H4872} was wroth{H7107} with them.
Cross-References (KJV):
Luke 12:15
- And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.
Matthew 6:19
- ¶ Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:
James 5:2
- Your riches are corrupted, and your garments are motheaten.
James 5:3
- Your gold and silver is cankered; and the rust of them shall be a witness against you, and shall eat your flesh as it were fire. Ye have heaped treasure together for the last days.
Numbers 16:15
- And Moses was very wroth, and said unto the LORD, Respect not thou their offering: I have not taken one ass from them, neither have I hurt one of them.
Mark 3:5
- And when he had looked round about on them with anger, being grieved for the hardness of their hearts, he saith unto the man, Stretch forth thine hand. And he stretched [it] out: and his hand was restored whole as the other.
Ephesians 4:26
- Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath:
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Commentary for Exodus 16:20
Exodus 16:20 is part of the narrative describing the Israelites' journey through the wilderness after their exodus from Egypt. In this context, the verse speaks to the theme of God's provision and the people's response to His miraculous care. God had been providing manna, a form of bread from heaven, for the Israelites to eat each morning, with specific instructions that they were to gather only enough for each day. On the sixth day, they were to collect enough for two days so that they would not have to gather on the Sabbath.
The verse highlights the Israelites' disobedience despite Moses' clear instructions, which were directly from God. Some of the people ignored Moses and kept a portion of the manna until the morning, contrary to what they were told. This act of disobedience resulted in the manna breeding worms and becoming foul, demonstrating the consequence of not adhering to God's commands. The verse also reflects the leadership and frustration of Moses, who became angry with the people for their lack of faith and disregard for the divine directives.
Historically, this passage underscores the importance of trust and obedience in the relationship between God and His people. It illustrates the challenges of leading a large group of people, many of whom struggled to relinquish their own desires and fears to follow God wholeheartedly. The incident serves as a lesson on the importance of daily dependence on God's provision and the observance of His Sabbath, themes that are central to the covenant relationship between God and Israel. This narrative would have been formative for the Israelite community, shaping their identity and religious practice as they learned to live according to God's laws and rhythms.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H8085
There are 1072 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שָׁמַע
Transliteration: shâmaʻ
Pronunciation: shaw-mah'
Description: a primitive root; to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.); [idiom] attentively, call (gather) together, [idiom] carefully, [idiom] certainly, consent, consider, be content, declare, [idiom] diligently, discern, give ear, (cause to, let, make to) hear(-ken, tell), [idiom] indeed, listen, make (a) noise, (be) obedient, obey, perceive, (make a) proclaim(-ation), publish, regard, report, shew (forth), (make a) sound, [idiom] surely, tell, understand, whosoever (heareth), witness. - Strong's Number: H4872
There are 704 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מֹשֶׁה
Transliteration: Môsheh
Pronunciation: mo-sheh'
Description: from מָשָׁה; drawing out (of the water), i.e. rescued; Mosheh, the Israelite lawgiver; Moses. - Strong's Number: H582
There are 648 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֱנוֹשׁ
Transliteration: ʼĕnôwsh
Pronunciation: en-oshe'
Description: from אָנַשׁ; properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified אָדָם); hence,; a man in general (singly or collectively); another, [idiom] (blood-) thirsty, certain, chap(-man); divers, fellow, [idiom] in the flower of their age, husband, (certain, mortal) man, people, person, servant, some ([idiom] of them), [phrase] stranger, those, [phrase] their trade. It is often unexpressed in the English versions, especially when used in apposition with another word. Compare אִישׁ. - Strong's Number: H3498
There are 101 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יָתַר
Transliteration: yâthar
Pronunciation: yaw-thar'
Description: a primitive root; to jut over or exceed; by implication, to excel; (intransitively) to remain or be left; causatively, to leave, cause to abound, preserve; excel, leave (a remnant), left behind, too much, make plenteous, preserve, (be, let) remain(-der, -ing, -nant), reserve, residue, rest. - Strong's Number: H1242
There are 189 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בֹּקֶר
Transliteration: bôqer
Pronunciation: bo'-ker
Description: from בָּקַר; properly, dawn (as the break of day); generally, morning; ([phrase]) day, early, morning, morrow. - Strong's Number: H7311
There are 185 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: רוּם
Transliteration: rûwm
Pronunciation: room
Description: a primitive root; to be high actively, to rise or raise (in various applications, literally or figuratively); bring up, exalt (self), extol, give, go up, haughty, heave (up), (be, lift up on, make on, set up on, too) high(-er, one), hold up, levy, lift(-er) up, (be) lofty, ([idiom] a-) loud, mount up, offer (up), [phrase] presumptuously, (be) promote(-ion), proud, set up, tall(-er), take (away, off, up), breed worms. - Strong's Number: H8438
There are 43 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: תּוֹלָע
Transliteration: tôwlâʻ
Pronunciation: to-law'
Description: and (feminine) תּוֹלֵעָה; or תּוֹלַעַת; or תֹּלַעַת; from יָלַע; a maggot (as voracious); specifically (often with ellipsis of שָׁנִי); the crimson-grub, but used only (in this connection) of the colorfrom it, and cloths dyed therewith; crimson, scarlet, worm. - Strong's Number: H887
There are 16 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בָּאַשׁ
Transliteration: bâʼash
Pronunciation: baw-ash'
Description: a primitive root; to smell bad; figuratively, to be offensive morally; (make to) be abhorred (had in abomination, loathsome, odious), (cause a, make to) stink(-ing savour), [idiom] utterly. - Strong's Number: H7107
There are 32 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: קָצַף
Transliteration: qâtsaph
Pronunciation: kaw-tsaf'
Description: a primitive root; to crack off, i.e. (figuratively) burst out in rage; (be) anger(-ry), displease, fret self, (provoke to) wrath (come), be wroth.