Exodus 16:21
Exodus 16:21 in Multiple Translations
Every morning each one gathered as much as was needed, and when the sun grew hot, it melted away.
And they gathered it every morning, every man according to his eating: and when the sun waxed hot, it melted.
And they gathered it morning by morning, every man according to his eating: and when the sun waxed hot, it melted.
And they took it up morning by morning, every man as he had need: and when the sun was high it was gone.
So each morning everyone collected as much as they needed, and when the sun became hot, it melted away to nothing.
And they gathered it euery morning, euery man according to his eating: for when the heate of the sunne came, it was melted.
And they gather it morning by morning, each according to his eating; when the sun hath been warm, then it hath melted.
They gathered it morning by morning, everyone according to his eating. When the sun grew hot, it melted.
And they gathered it every morning, every man according to his eating: and when the sun became hot, it melted.
Now every one of them gathered in the morning, as much as might suffice to eat: and after the sun grew hot, it melted.
Each morning they gathered as much as they needed. But later, when the sun got hot, what was left on the ground melted.
Berean Amplified Bible — Exodus 16:21
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Exodus 16:21 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יִּלְקְט֤וּ
אֹת/וֹ֙
בַּ/בֹּ֣קֶר
בַּ/בֹּ֔קֶר
אִ֖ישׁ
כְּ/פִ֣י
אָכְל֑/וֹ
וְ/חַ֥ם
הַ/שֶּׁ֖מֶשׁ
וְ/נָמָֽס
וַ/יִּלְקְט֤וּ
lâqaṭ
H3950
to gather
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
אֹת/וֹ֙
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM | Suff
בַּ/בֹּ֣קֶר
bôqer
H1242
morning
Prep | N-ms
בַּ/בֹּ֔קֶר
bôqer
H1242
morning
Prep | N-ms
אִ֖ישׁ
ʼîysh
H376
man
N-ms
כְּ/פִ֣י
peh
H6310
lip
Prep | N-ms
אָכְל֑/וֹ
ʼôkel
H400
food
N-ms | Suff
וְ/חַ֥ם
châmam
H2552
to warm
Conj | V-Qal-Perf-3ms
הַ/שֶּׁ֖מֶשׁ
shemesh
H8121
sun
Art | N-cs
וְ/נָמָֽס
mâçaç
H4549
to melt
Conj | V-Niphal-Perf-3ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Exodus 16:21
וַ/יִּלְקְט֤וּ
lâqaṭ
H3950
"to gather"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
This verb means to gather or pick up, like gleaning leftover crops in a field. It is used in various forms to describe collecting or gathering things.
Definition: 1) to pick up, gather, glean, gather up 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to pick up, gather 1a2) to glean 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to gather, gather up 1b2) to collect (money) 1b3) to glean 1c) (Pual) to be picked up 1d) (Hithpael) to collect oneself
Usage: Occurs in 34 OT verses. KJV: gather (up), glean. See also: Genesis 31:46; Ruth 2:2; Psalms 104:28.
אֹת/וֹ֙
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM | Suff
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
בַּ/בֹּ֣קֶר
bôqer
H1242
"morning"
Prep | N-ms
The break of day or morning, a time of new beginnings, as in the morning sacrifices in Exodus 29:39 or the resurrection of Jesus on the first day of the week in John 20:1.
Definition: 1) morning, break of day 1a) morning 1a1) of end of night 1a2) of coming of daylight 1a3) of coming of sunrise 1a4) of beginning of day 1a5) of bright joy after night of distress (fig.) 1b) morrow, next day, next morning
Usage: Occurs in 189 OT verses. KJV: ([phrase]) day, early, morning, morrow. See also: Genesis 1:5; 1 Samuel 11:11; Psalms 5:4.
בַּ/בֹּ֔קֶר
bôqer
H1242
"morning"
Prep | N-ms
The break of day or morning, a time of new beginnings, as in the morning sacrifices in Exodus 29:39 or the resurrection of Jesus on the first day of the week in John 20:1.
Definition: 1) morning, break of day 1a) morning 1a1) of end of night 1a2) of coming of daylight 1a3) of coming of sunrise 1a4) of beginning of day 1a5) of bright joy after night of distress (fig.) 1b) morrow, next day, next morning
Usage: Occurs in 189 OT verses. KJV: ([phrase]) day, early, morning, morrow. See also: Genesis 1:5; 1 Samuel 11:11; Psalms 5:4.
אִ֖ישׁ
ʼîysh
H376
"man"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for man, referring to a male person or individual, is used in the Bible to describe humans in contrast to God or animals, as seen in Genesis and Psalms. It can also mean husband or servant. In the KJV, it is translated as man or male.
Definition: : man 1) man 1a) man, male (in contrast to woman, female) 1b) husband 1c) human being, person (in contrast to God) 1d) servant 1e) mankind 1f) champion 1g) great man 2) whosoever 3) each (adjective)
Usage: Occurs in 1851 OT verses. KJV: also, another, any (man), a certain, [phrase] champion, consent, each, every (one), fellow, (foot-, husband-) man, (good-, great, mighty) man, he, high (degree), him (that is), husband, man(-kind), [phrase] none, one, people, person, [phrase] steward, what (man) soever, whoso(-ever), worthy. Compare H802 (אִשָּׁה). See also: Genesis 2:23; Genesis 42:25; Exodus 32:23.
כְּ/פִ֣י
peh
H6310
"lip"
Prep | N-ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word refers to the mouth, lips, or edge of something, and can also mean a portion or side of something. It is often used to describe speech or the act of speaking. This word appears in various forms, such as mouth, lip, or edge.
Definition: : lip/mouth peh 1) mouth 1a) mouth (of man) 1b) mouth (as organ of speech) 1c) mouth (of animals) 1d) mouth, opening, orifice (of a well, river, etc) 1e) extremity, end pim 2) a weight equal to one third of a shekel, occurs only in 1Sa 13:21
Usage: Occurs in 460 OT verses. KJV: accord(-ing as, -ing to), after, appointment, assent, collar, command(-ment), [idiom] eat, edge, end, entry, [phrase] file, hole, [idiom] in, mind, mouth, part, portion, [idiom] (should) say(-ing), sentence, skirt, sound, speech, [idiom] spoken, talk, tenor, [idiom] to, [phrase] two-edged, wish, word. See also: Genesis 4:11; Deuteronomy 21:17; Ezra 9:11.
אָכְל֑/וֹ
ʼôkel
H400
"food"
N-ms | Suff
This Hebrew word refers to food or a meal, including cereal, meat, and other supplies. It is used in stories about everyday life, like eating and sharing meals.
Definition: 1) food 1a) cereal 1b) meat 2) food supply 3) meal, dinner
Usage: Occurs in 41 OT verses. KJV: eating, food, meal(-time), meat, prey, victuals. See also: Genesis 14:11; Deuteronomy 2:28; Psalms 78:18.
וְ/חַ֥ם
châmam
H2552
"to warm"
Conj | V-Qal-Perf-3ms
This Hebrew word means to warm or heat something, like in Genesis 18:4, where Abraham offers warm water to wash feet. It can also describe strong emotions, like passion or desire.
Definition: 1) to be hot, become warm 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be or grow warm 1a2) of passion (fig.) 1b) (Niphal) to become aroused, inflame oneself with 1c) (Piel) to warm 1d) (Hithpael) to warm oneself
Usage: Occurs in 12 OT verses. KJV: enflame self, get (have) heat, be (wax) hot, (be, wax) warm (self, at). See also: Exodus 16:21; Ecclesiastes 4:11; Psalms 39:4.
הַ/שֶּׁ֖מֶשׁ
shemesh
H8121
"sun"
Art | N-cs
The sun, or shemesh, represents not just the celestial body, but also east or west direction, and even objects that shine like battlements. It is often used to describe the rising or setting of the sun.
Definition: 1) sun 1a) sun 1b) sunrise, sun-rising, east, sun-setting, west (of direction) 1c) sun (as object of illicit worship) 1d) openly, publicly (in other phrases) 1e) pinnacles, battlements, shields (as glittering or shining)
Usage: Occurs in 127 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] east side(-ward), sun (rising), [phrase] west(-ward), window. See also H1053 (בֵּית שֶׁמֶשׁ). See also: Genesis 15:12; Psalms 104:19; Psalms 19:5.
וְ/נָמָֽס
mâçaç
H4549
"to melt"
Conj | V-Niphal-Perf-3ms
To melt or waste away is what this verb means, often used to describe something weakening or disappearing. It appears in books like Psalms and Isaiah, describing the effects of disease or fear. This word can also mean to faint or lose strength.
Definition: 1) to dissolve, melt 1a) (Qal) to waste away 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to melt, vanish, drop off, melt away 1b2) to faint, grow fearful (fig.) 1b3) wasted, worthless (participle) 1c) (Hiphil) to cause to melt
Usage: Occurs in 20 OT verses. KJV: discourage, faint, be loosed, melt (away), refuse, [idiom] utterly. See also: Exodus 16:21; Psalms 68:3; Psalms 22:15.
Study Notes — Exodus 16:21
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- Exodus 16:21 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Exodus 16:21
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 16:21
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Exodus 16:21
- Trapp's Commentary on Exodus 16:21
- Barnes' Notes on Exodus 16:21
- Whedon's Commentary on Exodus 16:21
- Sermons on Exodus 16:21
Context — Manna and Quail from Heaven
19Then Moses said to them, “No one may keep any of it until morning.”
20But 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.
21Every morning each one gathered as much as was needed, and when the sun grew hot, it melted away.
22On the sixth day, they gathered twice as much food—two omers per person —and all the leaders of the congregation came and reported this to Moses. 23He told them, “This is what the LORD has said: ‘Tomorrow is to be a day of complete rest, a holy Sabbath to the LORD. So bake what you want to bake, and boil what you want to boil. Then set aside whatever remains and keep it until morning.’”Cross References
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| 1 | Proverbs 6:6–11 | Walk in the manner of the ant, O slacker; observe its ways and become wise. Without a commander, without an overseer or ruler, it prepares its provisions in summer; it gathers its food at harvest. How long will you lie there, O slacker? When will you get up from your sleep? A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest, and poverty will come upon you like a robber, and need like a bandit. |
| 2 | Ecclesiastes 12:1 | Remember your Creator in the days of your youth, before the days of adversity come and the years approach of which you will say, “I find no pleasure in them,” |
| 3 | 2 Corinthians 6:2 | For He says: “In the time of favor I heard you, and in the day of salvation I helped you.” Behold, now is the time of favor; now is the day of salvation! |
| 4 | John 12:35 | Then Jesus told them, “For a little while longer, the Light will be among you. Walk while you have the Light, so that darkness will not overtake you. The one who walks in the darkness does not know where he is going. |
| 5 | Ecclesiastes 9:10 | Whatever you find to do with your hands, do it with all your might, for in Sheol, where you are going, there is no work or planning or knowledge or wisdom. |
| 6 | Matthew 6:33 | But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you. |
Exodus 16:21 Summary
This verse, Exodus 16:21, teaches us that God provided manna for the Israelites in the wilderness, and it would melt away when the sun grew hot, to show them that He would provide for their needs each day. Just like the Israelites, we can trust in God's daily provision for us, as Jesus taught in Matthew 6:26 and Luke 12:22-23. We don't have to worry about the future, because God will take care of us, just as He took care of the Israelites in the wilderness. By trusting in God's provision, we can live each day with gratitude and faith, knowing that He will provide for our needs, as promised in Philippians 4:19.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did the manna melt away when the sun grew hot?
The manna melted away when the sun grew hot, as stated in Exodus 16:21, to teach the Israelites to trust in God's daily provision, rather than trying to store it up for themselves, as warned against in Exodus 16:19.
What was the purpose of God providing manna in the wilderness?
The purpose of God providing manna was to test the Israelites' obedience and trust in Him, as stated in Deuteronomy 8:2-3, and to provide for their physical needs during their journey.
How does this verse relate to our daily lives as Christians?
This verse reminds us to trust in God's daily provision and not to worry about the future, as Jesus taught in Matthew 6:34, and to seek our daily bread, as we pray in the Lord's Prayer, found in Matthew 6:11.
What can we learn from the Israelites' experience with the manna?
We can learn the importance of obedience, trust, and gratitude, as the Israelites were commanded to gather only what they needed each day, and to trust in God's provision, as seen in Exodus 16:4 and Psalm 78:23-25.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I struggle to trust in God's daily provision, and how can I apply the lesson of the manna to those areas?
- How does my daily routine reflect my trust in God's provision, and are there any changes I need to make to align my actions with my faith?
- What are some ways I can cultivate a sense of gratitude for God's provision in my life, just as the Israelites were to remember God's provision of manna in the wilderness?
- How can I balance my responsibility to plan and prepare for the future with my need to trust in God's daily provision, as seen in this verse and in Proverbs 27:23-24?
Gill's Exposition on Exodus 16:21
And they gathered it every morning,.... From the time the morning began, during four hours, or to the fourth hour, as the Targum of Jonathan; that is, till ten o'clock in the morning: this was a very
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 16:21
And when they did mete it with an omer, he that gathered much had nothing over, and he that gathered little had no lack; they gathered every man according to his eating.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Exodus 16:21
To wit, as much of it as was left upon the ground. This was not from its own nature, which was so solid that it could endure the fire, and was bruised by a pestle; but from God’ s wise providence, partly, that it might not be corrupted or trodden under foot, or otherwise abused, and so despised; partly, that it might not remain there to tempt any of them to gather more of it than they should; and partly, that all their stock of provision being wasted, they might be obliged to the more entire dependence upon God. And this is here mentioned as a reason why they gathered it in the morning.
Trapp's Commentary on Exodus 16:21
Exodus 16:21 And they gathered it every morning, every man according to his eating: and when the sun waxed hot, it melted.Ver. 21. It melted.] Or, Putrified, faded, dissolved. Some Papists derive their Mass from this root: and well it may; nam per eam omnis pietas linquefacta est et dissoluta, saith Rivet: for it is the utter bane of all good, as being a mass or heap of abominations.
Barnes' Notes on Exodus 16:21
It melted - This refers to the manna which was not gathered.
Whedon's Commentary on Exodus 16:21
16-21. An omer for every man — The amount of the omer at this time is one of the unsettled questions, which may be found fully discussed in Smith’s Dictionary, Art. Weights and Measures.
Sermons on Exodus 16:21
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The Morning Watch - Part 2 by Oswald J. Smith | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of spending time in both reading the Word of God and praying. He encourages listeners to start their day by immersing themselv |
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(Biblical Family) Biblical Manhood - Part 1 by Voddie Baucham | In this sermon, the speaker addresses the topic of biblical manhood and what qualities a man must possess to reflect it. The first quality mentioned is a commitment to God-honoring |
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(2006 Conference) 5.a Right Attitude to Money by Zac Poonen | This sermon emphasizes the importance of being faithful with money, avoiding extremes of poverty or excessive wealth, and recognizing that money should not rule over our lives. It |
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Our Response to the Current Economic Crisis? by Alan Cairns | This sermon addresses the response of Christians to the economic meltdown happening globally. It emphasizes the importance of not panicking but instead trusting in God's promises a |
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Making It Over the Last Mountain by Jim Cymbala | In this sermon, the preacher addresses the issue of laziness and its consequences. He emphasizes the importance of taking action and not procrastinating. The preacher highlights th |
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True Christians in the Workplace Part 2 by Sanjay Poonen | This sermon emphasizes the importance of living out godly values, setting heavenly goals, and making wise decisions in a professional setting. It encourages individuals to seek God |
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Walking in the Spirit by George Verwer | In this sermon, Francis Schaefer addresses the issue of university students being brainwashed by societal pressures. He encourages the audience to consider a year of practical evan |