Exodus 16:25

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Exodus 16:25 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

“Eat it today,” Moses said, “because today is a Sabbath to the LORD. Today you will not find anything in the field.

King James Version KJV

And Moses said, Eat that to day; for to day is a sabbath unto the LORD: to day ye shall not find it in the field.

American Standard Version ASV

And Moses said, Eat that to-day; for to-day is a sabbath unto Jehovah: to-day ye shall not find it in the field.

Bible in Basic English BBE

And Moses said, Make your meal today of what you have, for this day is a Sabbath to the Lord: today you will not get any in the fields.

Free Bible Version FBV

Moses told them, “Eat it today, because today is a Sabbath to honor the Lord. Today you won't find anything out there.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

Then Moses sayde, Eate that to day: for to day is the Sabbath vnto the Lord: to day ye shall not finde it in the fielde.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

And Moses saith, 'Eat it to-day, for to-day [is] a sabbath to Jehovah; to-day ye find it not in the field:

World English Bible WEB

Moses said, “Eat that today, for today is a Sabbath to the LORD. Today you shall not find it in the field.

Noah Webster Bible WBS

And Moses said, Eat that to-day; for to-day is a sabbath to the LORD; to-day ye will not find it in the field.

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

And Moses said: Eat it today, because it is the sabbath of the Lord: today it shall not be found in the field.

Translation for Translators T4T

On that day, Moses/I said, “Eat today what you have saved from yesterday, because today is a day dedicated to Yahweh. Today you will not find any of that food outside.

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Exodus 16:25 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB וַ/יֹּ֤אמֶר מֹשֶׁה֙ אִכְלֻ֣/הוּ הַ/יּ֔וֹם כִּֽי שַׁבָּ֥ת הַ/יּ֖וֹם לַ/יהוָ֑ה הַ/יּ֕וֹם לֹ֥א תִמְצָאֻ֖/הוּ בַּ/שָּׂדֶֽה

וַ/יֹּ֤אמֶר ʼâmar H559 to say Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms

מֹשֶׁה֙ Môsheh H4872 Moses N-proper

אִכְלֻ֣/הוּ ʼâkal H398 to eat V-Qal-Impv-2mp | Suff

הַ/יּ֔וֹם yôwm H3117 day Art | N-ms

כִּֽי kîy H3588 for Conj

שַׁבָּ֥ת shabbâth H7676 Sabbath N-cs

הַ/יּ֖וֹם yôwm H3117 day Art | N-ms

לַ/יהוָ֑ה Yᵉhôvâh H3068 The Lord Prep | N-proper

הַ/יּ֕וֹם yôwm H3117 day Art | N-ms

לֹ֥א lôʼ H3808 not Part

תִמְצָאֻ֖/הוּ mâtsâʼ H4672 to find V-Qal-Imperf-2mp | Suff

בַּ/שָּׂדֶֽה sâdeh H7704 field Prep | N-ms

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Hebrew Word Reference — Exodus 16:25

וַ/יֹּ֤אמֶר ʼâmar H559 "to say" Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms

This Hebrew word means to say or speak, and it's used in many different ways in the Bible. It can mean to command, promise, or think, and it's translated in the KJV as 'answer', 'appoint', or 'command'.

Definition: 1) to say, speak, utter 1a) (Qal) to say, to answer, to say in one's heart, to think, to command, to promise, to intend 1b) (Niphal) to be told, to be said, to be called 1c) (Hithpael) to boast, to act proudly 1d) (Hiphil) to avow, to avouch Aramaic equivalent: a.mar (אֲמַר "to say" H0560)

Usage: Occurs in 4337 OT verses. KJV: answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, [idiom] desire, determine, [idiom] expressly, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] intend, name, [idiom] plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), [idiom] still, [idiom] suppose, talk, tell, term, [idiom] that is, [idiom] think, use (speech), utter, [idiom] verily, [idiom] yet. See also: Genesis 1:3; Genesis 18:23; Genesis 25:32.

מֹשֶׁה֙ Môsheh H4872 "Moses" N-proper

Moses, the Israelite leader, was born to Amram and Jochebed and led the Exodus from Egypt. He received the law from God and is considered a key figure in the Bible. Moses means 'drawn' in Hebrew.

Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Exo.2.10; son of: Amram (H6019) and Jochebed (H3115); brother of: Aaron (H0175) and Miriam (H4813); married to Zipporah (H6855); father of: Gershom (H1647) and Eliezer (H0461H); also called Manasseh at Jdg.18.30(?) § Moses = "drawn" the prophet and lawgiver, leader of the exodus

Usage: Occurs in 704 OT verses. KJV: Moses. See also: Exodus 2:10; Exodus 13:1; Exodus 32:21.

אִכְלֻ֣/הוּ ʼâkal H398 "to eat" V-Qal-Impv-2mp | Suff

This word means to eat or devour, and it's used in many stories, including when Jesus fed the 5000 with fish and bread in the book of Matthew. It's about taking in nourishment and being satisfied.

Definition: 1) to eat, devour, burn up, feed 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to eat (human subject) 1a2) to eat, devour (of beasts and birds) 1a3) to devour, consume (of fire) 1a4) to devour, slay (of sword) 1a5) to devour, consume, destroy (inanimate subjects - ie, pestilence, drought) 1a6) to devour (of oppression) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be eaten (by men) 1b2) to be devoured, consumed (of fire) 1b3) to be wasted, destroyed (of flesh) 1c) (Pual) 1c1) to cause to eat, feed with 1c2) to cause to devour 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to feed 1d2) to cause to eat 1e) (Piel) 1e1) consume Aramaic equivalent: a.khal (אֲכַל "to devour" H0399)

Usage: Occurs in 703 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, burn up, consume, devour(-er, up), dine, eat(-er, up), feed (with), food, [idiom] freely, [idiom] in...wise(-deed, plenty), (lay) meat, [idiom] quite. See also: Genesis 2:16; Leviticus 6:9; Numbers 24:8.

הַ/יּ֔וֹם yôwm H3117 "day" Art | N-ms

The Hebrew word 'yom' refers to a day, which can be a literal 24-hour period or a figurative space of time. It is used in the Bible to describe a wide range of time periods, from a single day to a year or a lifetime. The word 'yom' is used in many different contexts throughout the Bible.

Definition: : day/when/time/period 1) day, time, year 1a) day (as opposed to night) 1b) day (24 hour period) 1b1) as defined by evening and morning in Genesis 1 1b2) as a division of time 1b2a) a working day, a day's journey 1c) days, lifetime (pl.) 1d) time, period (general) 1e) year 1f) temporal references 1f1) today 1f2) yesterday 1f3) tomorrow

Usage: Occurs in 1930 OT verses. KJV: 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. See also: Genesis 1:5; Genesis 33:13; Exodus 23:15.

כִּֽי kîy H3588 "for" Conj

A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.

Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore

Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.

שַׁבָּ֥ת shabbâth H7676 "Sabbath" N-cs

The Hebrew word for the Sabbath, a day of rest and worship, as commanded by God in Exodus 20:8-11 and observed by the Israelites. It is a special day set apart for spiritual renewal and reflection, as Jesus taught in Matthew 12:1-14.

Definition: Sabbath 1a) sabbath 1b) day of atonement 1c) sabbath year 1d) week 1e) produce (in sabbath year)

Usage: Occurs in 89 OT verses. KJV: ([phrase] every) sabbath. See also: Exodus 16:23; 2 Chronicles 2:3; Psalms 92:1.

הַ/יּ֖וֹם yôwm H3117 "day" Art | N-ms

לַ/יהוָ֑ה Yᵉhôvâh H3068 "The Lord" Prep | N-proper

Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.

Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)

Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.

הַ/יּ֕וֹם yôwm H3117 "day" Art | N-ms

לֹ֥א lôʼ H3808 "not" Part

The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.

Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)

Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.

תִמְצָאֻ֖/הוּ mâtsâʼ H4672 "to find" V-Qal-Imperf-2mp | Suff

Matsa means to find or attain something, whether it is a physical object, a person, or a condition, as seen in various KJV translations.

Definition: 1) to find, attain to 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to find 1a1a) to find, secure, acquire, get (thing sought) 1a1b) to find (what is lost) 1a1c) to meet, encounter 1a1d) to find (a condition) 1a1e) to learn, devise 1a2) to find out 1a2a) to find out 1a2b) to detect 1a2c) to guess 1a3) to come upon, light upon 1a3a) to happen upon, meet, fall in with 1a3b) to hit 1a3c) to befall 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be found 1b1a) to be encountered, be lighted upon, be discovered 1b1b) to appear, be recognised 1b1c) to be discovered, be detected 1b1d) to be gained, be secured 1b2) to be, be found 1b2a) to be found in 1b2b) to be in the possession of 1b2c) to be found in (a place), happen to be 1b2d) to be left (after war) 1b2e) to be present 1b2f) to prove to be 1b2g) to be found sufficient, be enough 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to cause to find, attain 1c2) to cause to light upon, come upon, come 1c3) to cause to encounter 1c4) to present (offering)

Usage: Occurs in 425 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] be able, befall, being, catch, [idiom] certainly, (cause to) come (on, to, to hand), deliver, be enough (cause to) find(-ing, occasion, out), get (hold upon), [idiom] have (here), be here, hit, be left, light (up-) on, meet (with), [idiom] occasion serve, (be) present, ready, speed, suffice, take hold on. See also: Genesis 2:20; Deuteronomy 22:3; 2 Kings 9:35.

בַּ/שָּׂדֶֽה sâdeh H7704 "field" Prep | N-ms

A field or land is what this word represents, often referring to a flat area of land used for cultivation or as a habitat for wild animals, as described in the book of Genesis. It can also mean a plain or a country, as opposed to a mountain or sea. This term is used in the story of Ruth and Boaz.

Definition: 1) field, land 1a) cultivated field 1b) of home of wild beasts 1c) plain (opposed to mountain) 1d) land (opposed to sea)

Usage: Occurs in 309 OT verses. KJV: country, field, ground, land, soil, [idiom] wild. See also: Genesis 2:5; Deuteronomy 28:38; Nehemiah 12:29.

Study Notes — Exodus 16:25

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Exodus 16:25 Summary
Frequently Asked Questions
Reflection Questions
Gill's Exposition on Exodus 16:25
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 16:25
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Exodus 16:25
Trapp's Commentary on Exodus 16:25
Ellicott's Commentary on Exodus 16:25
Cambridge Bible on Exodus 16:25
Barnes' Notes on Exodus 16:25
Whedon's Commentary on Exodus 16:25
Sermons on Exodus 16:25

Context — The Sabbath Observed

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.’” 24So they set it aside until morning as Moses had commanded, and it did not smell or contain any maggots.

25“Eat it today,” Moses said, “because today is a Sabbath to the LORD. Today you will not find anything in the field.

26For six days you may gather, but on the seventh day, the Sabbath, it will not be there.” 27Yet on the seventh day some of the people went out to gather, but they did not find anything.

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	Exodus 16:23	He 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.’”
2	Exodus 16:29	Understand that the LORD has given you the Sabbath; that is why on the sixth day He will give you bread for two days. On the seventh day, everyone must stay where he is; no one may leave his place.”
3	Nehemiah 9:14	You revealed to them Your holy Sabbath and gave them commandments and statutes and laws through Your servant Moses.

Exodus 16:25 Summary

Exodus 16:25 tells us that the Sabbath is a special day of rest dedicated to the Lord, where we are not to work or worry about our needs. On this day, the Israelites were to eat the manna they had gathered the day before, trusting that God would provide for them (as seen in Exodus 16:23). This verse reminds us to trust in God's provision and care for us, just as He cared for the Israelites in the wilderness (Deuteronomy 8:3). By resting on the Sabbath and trusting in God's provision, we can find true rest and peace, as promised in Matthew 11:28-30.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the significance of the Sabbath in Exodus 16:25?

The Sabbath, as mentioned in Exodus 16:25, is a day of rest dedicated to the Lord, where the Israelites were not to work or gather manna, as seen in Exodus 16:23 and Exodus 20:8-11, which commands us to remember the Sabbath day and keep it holy.

Why did Moses tell the people to eat the manna on the Sabbath day?

Moses instructed the people to eat the manna on the Sabbath day because there would be none to gather, as the Lord provided it for six days and rested on the seventh, as Exodus 16:26 explains, and Deuteronomy 8:3 reminds us that God humbled the Israelites and fed them with manna to teach them that man does not live by bread alone.

How does this verse relate to the Lord's provision and care for His people?

Exodus 16:25 shows that the Lord provided for the Israelites' needs, even on the Sabbath, demonstrating His care and provision, similar to Matthew 6:26 and Matthew 6:33, which teach us to trust in God's provision and seek His kingdom first.

What can we learn from the Israelites' experience with the Sabbath and manna?

We can learn the importance of trusting in God's provision and obeying His commands, as seen in Exodus 16:4 and Hebrews 4:9-11, which reminds us that there remains a Sabbath rest for the people of God, and we should strive to enter that rest.

Reflection Questions

How can I apply the principle of resting on the Sabbath in my own life, and what would it look like to trust God's provision for my needs?
What are some ways I can prioritize my relationship with God and seek to honor Him, even in my daily routines and tasks?
How can I balance my work and rest, making sure to set aside time for worship and rejuvenation, just as the Israelites were commanded to do?
What are some areas in my life where I struggle to trust God's provision, and how can I surrender those areas to Him, just as the Israelites had to trust Him for their daily bread?

Gill's Exposition on Exodus 16:25

And Moses said, eat that today,.... That is, he said this on the seventh day in the morning, and bid them eat of it whether baked or seethed, or as it was, or just as they pleased; however, they had

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 16:25

And he said unto them, This is that which the LORD hath said, To morrow is the rest of the holy sabbath unto the LORD: bake that which ye will bake to day, and seethe that ye will seethe; and that

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Exodus 16:25

These words were spoken upon the morning of the sabbath day, as appears from the foregoing verse. A sabbath unto the Lord, i.e. wholly consecrated to his service, and therefore not to be employed in servile works.

Trapp's Commentary on Exodus 16:25

Exodus 16:25 And Moses said, Eat that to day; for to day [is] a sabbath unto the LORD: to day ye shall not find it in the field.Ver. 25. Eat that to day.] So shall those that labour in the Lord rest and feast in heaven. Thus the Rabbis moralise it.

Ellicott's Commentary on Exodus 16:25

(25) To day is a sabbath.—That is to say, a rest By these words the Sabbath was either instituted, or re-instituted, and became thenceforth binding on the Israelites. Its essential character of a weekly “rest” was at once assigned to it—(1) by its name; (2) by God’s resting on it from His self-imposed task of giving the manna; and (3) by the rest which the absence of manna on the seventh day imposed on the people. Thus the way was prepared for the stringent law of Sabbath observance laid down in the fourth commandment.

Cambridge Bible on Exodus 16:25

22–26. Another surprise. On the 6th day they discover that they have gathered, without knowing it, a double quantity. Moses gives directions what is to be done with it; and draws from it a lesson on the observance of the sabbath.

Barnes' Notes on Exodus 16:25

Eat that today - The practical observance of the Sabbath was thus formally instituted before the giving of the law.

Whedon's Commentary on Exodus 16:25

25. To-day is a sabbath — In three ways the sanctity of the sabbath was marked in this miracle.

Sermons on Exodus 16:25

	Sermon	Description
	(Exodus) Exodus 16:25-31 by J. Vernon McGee	In this sermon, the preacher discusses the significance of manna in the Bible. He starts by explaining that the Sabbath was given to the Israelites before it became a law, and mann
	Whatever Happened to the Lord's Day? by David Wilkerson	David Wilkerson addresses the decline of the Lord's Day, emphasizing that Sundays have shifted from a sacred day of worship and rest to a day filled with leisure activities for man
	Homily 89 on Matthew by St. John Chrysostom	John Chrysostom preaches on the events following Jesus' crucifixion, focusing on the chief priests and Pharisees' attempt to prevent His resurrection by sealing the tomb. Despite t