Exodus 16:6

And Moses and Aaron said unto all the children of Israel, At even, then ye shall know that the LORD hath brought you out from the land of Egypt:

And Moses {H4872} and Aaron {H175} said {H559} unto all the children {H1121} of Israel {H3478}, At even {H6153}, then ye shall know {H3045} that the LORD {H3068} hath brought you out {H3318} from the land {H776} of Egypt {H4714}:

Moshe and Aharon said to all the people of Isra'el, "This evening, you will realize that it has been ADONAI who brought you out of Egypt;

So Moses and Aaron said to all the Israelites, β€œThis evening you will know that it was the LORD who brought you out of the land of Egypt,

And 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;

Commentary

Exodus 16:6 serves as a pivotal moment in the wilderness journey of the Israelites, setting the stage for God's miraculous provision of food and His self-revelation to a complaining nation.

Context

After their dramatic deliverance from the land of Egypt and the crossing of the Red Sea, the children of Israel found themselves in the Wilderness of Sin, between Elim and Sinai. Despite witnessing God's power through the plagues and the parting of the sea, they began to grumble against Moses and Aaron, longing for the food they had in Egypt, even if it meant returning to slavery. This verse captures Moses and Aaron's response, conveying God's message that He would soon demonstrate His power and presence in a tangible way, proving that He was indeed the one who brought them out of their bondage.

Key Themes

  • Divine Revelation and Authentication: This verse highlights God's intention to reveal Himself to the Israelites through His actions. The provision of food was not just about meeting their physical needs but about confirming His identity as the sovereign LORD who had delivered them.
  • God's Faithfulness and Provision: Despite the Israelites' complaints and lack of faith, God remains faithful to His covenant promises. He hears their cries (even their grumbling ones) and prepares to provide for them supernaturally in the desolate wilderness, demonstrating His boundless resources and care.
  • The Purpose of Deliverance: The phrase "then ye shall know that the LORD hath brought you out from the land of Egypt" underscores that their exodus was not a random event or a human feat, but a divine act. God wanted them to continually acknowledge His hand in their freedom.

Linguistic Insights

The term "LORD" (capitalized in KJV) translates the Hebrew name YHWH (Χ™Χ”Χ•Χ”), God's covenant name, often rendered as Yahweh or Jehovah. This name signifies God's self-existence and His active presence in the lives of His people. The phrase "ye shall know" comes from the Hebrew verb yada (Χ™ΦΈΧ“Φ·Χ’), which implies a deep, experiential knowledge, not merely intellectual understanding. They were about to learn through direct experience that it was YHWH who brought them out of Egypt, not through human strength or circumstance.

Practical Application

Exodus 16:6 reminds us that even in our moments of doubt, fear, or complaint, God is consistently at work, revealing His nature and providing for our needs. Like the Israelites, we often forget God's past deliverances when faced with present challenges. This verse encourages us to look for God's hand in our circumstances, remembering that He is the same God who faithfully provided for His people in the wilderness. It calls us to cultivate a deeper, experiential knowledge of Him, trusting that He who has delivered us in the past will continue to provide for our future, whether it's daily sustenance or all that we truly need.

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Cross-References

  • Exodus 6:7

    And I will take you to me for a people, and I will be to you a God: and ye shall know that I [am] the LORD your God, which bringeth you out from under the burdens of the Egyptians.

  • Numbers 16:28

    And Moses said, Hereby ye shall know that the LORD hath sent me to do all these works; for [I have] not [done them] of mine own mind.

  • Exodus 16:12

    I have heard the murmurings of the children of Israel: speak unto them, saying, At even ye shall eat flesh, and in the morning ye shall be filled with bread; and ye shall know that I [am] the LORD your God.

  • Exodus 16:13

    ΒΆ And it came to pass, that at even the quails came up, and covered the camp: and in the morning the dew lay round about the host.

  • Numbers 16:30

    But if the LORD make a new thing, and the earth open her mouth, and swallow them up, with all that [appertain] unto them, and they go down quick into the pit; then ye shall understand that these men have provoked the LORD.

  • Exodus 32:11

    And Moses besought the LORD his God, and said, LORD, why doth thy wrath wax hot against thy people, which thou hast brought forth out of the land of Egypt with great power, and with a mighty hand?

  • Exodus 12:51

    And it came to pass the selfsame day, [that] the LORD did bring the children of Israel out of the land of Egypt by their armies.
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