King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
Six days ye shall gather it; but on the seventh day, [which is] the sabbath, in it there shall be none.
Complete Jewish Bible:
Gather it six days, but the seventh day is the Shabbat - on that day there won't be any."
Berean Standard Bible:
For six days you may gather, but on the seventh day, the Sabbath, it will not be there.”
American Standard Version:
Six days ye shall gather it; but on the seventh day is the sabbath, in it there shall be none.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
Six{H8337} days{H3117} ye shall gather{H3950} it; but on the seventh{H7637} day{H3117}, which is the sabbath{H7676}, in it there shall be none.
Cross-References (KJV):
Luke 13:14
- And the ruler of the synagogue answered with indignation, because that Jesus had healed on the sabbath day, and said unto the people, There are six days in which men ought to work: in them therefore come and be healed, and not on the sabbath day.
Deuteronomy 5:13
- Six days thou shalt labour, and do all thy work:
Ezekiel 46:1
- ¶ Thus saith the Lord GOD; The gate of the inner court that looketh toward the east shall be shut the six working days; but on the sabbath it shall be opened, and in the day of the new moon it shall be opened.
Exodus 20:9
- Six days shalt thou labour, and do all thy work:
Exodus 20:11
- For [in] six days the LORD made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that in them [is], and rested the seventh day: wherefore the LORD blessed the sabbath day, and hallowed it.
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Commentary for Exodus 16:26
1. **Themes:**
- **Provision and Trust:** Exodus 16:26 reflects the theme of God's provision for the Israelites in the wilderness, as He provides manna six days a week. It also tests their trust and obedience, as they are instructed not to gather manna on the seventh day, the Sabbath.
- **Sabbath Observance:** The verse emphasizes the importance of the Sabbath as a day of rest, distinct from the other six days of the week. It establishes a pattern of work and rest that echoes the creation narrative in Genesis 2:1-3.
- **Divine Authority:** The command underscores God's authority over the Israelites' daily lives, including when and how they should collect food.
2. **Historical Context:**
- **Exodus from Egypt:** This verse is set during the Israelites' journey from Egypt to the Promised Land. After their liberation from slavery, they wandered in the Sinai desert for 40 years.
- **Manna and Quail:** Shortly after the exodus, the people complained about a lack of food. In response, God miraculously provided manna (a flaky substance) and quail for them to eat (Exodus 16:1-35).
- **Establishing Religious Practices:** During this formative period, God was establishing the religious and social practices that would define the Israelite community, including the observance of the Sabbath.
- **Lessons for Future Generations:** The instruction regarding the gathering of manna was not only for the immediate generation but also served as a lasting statute for the Israelites, teaching them about faith, provision, and the sanctity of the Sabbath.
In summary, Exodus 16:26 is part of the narrative that describes God's miraculous provision for the Israelites in the wilderness and sets a precedent for the sacred observance of the Sabbath, a day dedicated to rest and worship in accordance with God's commandments.
*This commentary is produced by Microsoft/WizardLM-2-8x22B AI model
Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H8337
There are 203 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שֵׁשׁ
Transliteration: shêsh
Pronunciation: shaysh
Description: masculine שִׁשָּׁה; a primitive number; compare שׂוּשׂ; six (as an overplus beyond five or the fingers of the hand); as ord. sixth; six(-teen, -teenth), sixth. - Strong's Number: H3117
There are 1931 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יוֹם
Transliteration: yôwm
Pronunciation: yome
Description: from an unused root meaning to be hot; a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated term), (often used adverb); age, [phrase] always, [phrase] chronicals, continually(-ance), daily, ((birth-), each, to) day, (now a, two) days (agone), [phrase] elder, [idiom] end, [phrase] evening, [phrase] (for) ever(-lasting, -more), [idiom] full, life, as (so) long as (... live), (even) now, [phrase] old, [phrase] outlived, [phrase] perpetually, presently, [phrase] remaineth, [idiom] required, season, [idiom] since, space, then, (process of) time, [phrase] as at other times, [phrase] in trouble, weather, (as) when, (a, the, within a) while (that), [idiom] whole ([phrase] age), (full) year(-ly), [phrase] younger. - Strong's Number: H3950
There are 34 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: לָקַט
Transliteration: lâqaṭ
Pronunciation: law-kat'
Description: a primitive root; properly, to pick up, i.e. (generally) to gather; specifically, to glean; gather (up), glean. - Strong's Number: H7637
There are 94 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שְׁבִיעִי
Transliteration: shᵉbîyʻîy
Pronunciation: sheb-ee-ee'
Description: or שְׁבִעִי; ordinal from שִׁבְעִים; seventh; seventh (time). - Strong's Number: H7676
There are 89 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שַׁבָּת
Transliteration: shabbâth
Pronunciation: shab-bawth'
Description: intensive from שָׁבַת; intermission, i.e (specifically) the Sabbath; ([phrase] every) sabbath.