Exodus 16:28
Exodus 16:28 in Multiple Translations
Then the LORD said to Moses, “How long will you refuse to keep My commandments and instructions?
And the LORD said unto Moses, How long refuse ye to keep my commandments and my laws?
And Jehovah said unto Moses, How long refuse ye to keep my commandments and my laws?
And the Lord said to Moses, How long will you go against my orders and my laws?
The Lord told Moses, “How long are you going to refuse to obey my commands and instructions?
And the Lord sayde vnto Moses, Howe long refuse yee to keepe my commandements, and my lawes?
And Jehovah saith unto Moses, 'How long have ye refused to keep My commands, and My laws?
The LORD said to Moses, “How long do you refuse to keep my commandments and my laws?
And the LORD said to Moses, How long refuse ye to keep my commandments and my laws?
And the Lord said to Moses: How long will you refuse to keep my commandments, and my law?
Then Yahweh told Moses/me to say this to the people: “How long will you people refuse to do all the things that I tell you?
Berean Amplified Bible — Exodus 16:28
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Exodus 16:28 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יֹּ֥אמֶר
יְהוָ֖ה
אֶל
מֹשֶׁ֑ה
עַד
אָ֨נָה֙
מֵֽאַנְתֶּ֔ם
לִ/שְׁמֹ֥ר
מִצְוֺתַ֖/י
וְ/תוֹרֹתָֽ/י
וַ/יֹּ֥אמֶר
ʼâmar
H559
to say
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
יְהוָ֖ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep
מֹשֶׁ֑ה
Môsheh
H4872
Moses
N-proper
עַד
ʻad
H5704
till
Prep
אָ֨נָה֙
ʼân
H575
where?
Adv
מֵֽאַנְתֶּ֔ם
mâʼên
H3985
to refuse
V-Piel-Perf-2mp
לִ/שְׁמֹ֥ר
shâmar
H8104
to keep
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a
מִצְוֺתַ֖/י
mitsvâh
H4687
commandment
N-fp | Suff
וְ/תוֹרֹתָֽ/י
tôwrâh
H8451
instruction
Conj | N-fp | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Exodus 16:28
וַ/יֹּ֥אמֶר
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.
יְהוָ֖ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
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.
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
"to(wards)"
Prep
This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.
Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.
מֹשֶׁ֑ה
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.
עַד
ʻad
H5704
"till"
Prep
This Hebrew word means until or as far as, describing a point in time or space. It's used in the Bible to set boundaries or limits, like in Exodus when describing the Israelites' journey.
Definition: prep 1) as far as, even to, until, up to, while, as far as 1a) of space 1a1) as far as, up to, even to 1b) in combination 1b1) from...as far as, both...and (with 'min' -from) 1c) of time 1c1) even to, until, unto, till, during, end 1d) of degree 1d1) even to, to the degree of, even like conj 2) until, while, to the point that, so that even Aramaic equivalent: ad (עַד "till" H5705)
Usage: Occurs in 1128 OT verses. KJV: against, and, as, at, before, by (that), even (to), for(-asmuch as), (hither-) to, [phrase] how long, into, as long (much) as, (so) that, till, toward, until, when, while, ([phrase] as) yet. See also: Genesis 3:19; Exodus 32:20; Numbers 23:24.
אָ֨נָה֙
ʼân
H575
"where?"
Adv
The Hebrew word for 'where' is used to ask about location or direction, like in Genesis 3:9 and Exodus 2:13. It can also mean 'when' or 'how long'.
Definition: 1) where?, whither? (of place) 2) when?, until when?, how long? (of time)
Usage: Occurs in 33 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] any (no) whither, now, where, whither(-soever). See also: Genesis 16:8; 2 Kings 6:6; Psalms 13:2.
מֵֽאַנְתֶּ֔ם
mâʼên
H3985
"to refuse"
V-Piel-Perf-2mp
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to say no or reject something. It is used in Exodus 23:5 to describe refusing to help someone in need. God commands people to not refuse help.
Definition: (Piel) to refuse
Usage: Occurs in 39 OT verses. KJV: refuse, [idiom] utterly. See also: Genesis 37:35; Nehemiah 9:17; Psalms 77:3.
לִ/שְׁמֹ֥ר
shâmar
H8104
"to keep"
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a
To keep or obey means to protect, attend to, or guard something, like keeping a promise or watching over someone, as seen in the commands to observe the Sabbath.
Definition: : obey/observe 1) to keep, guard, observe, give heed 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to keep, have charge of 1a2) to keep, guard, keep watch and ward, protect, save life 1a2a) watch, watchman (participle) 1a3) to watch for, wait for 1a4) to watch, observe 1a5) to keep, retain, treasure up (in memory) 1a6) to keep (within bounds), restrain 1a7) to observe, celebrate, keep (sabbath or covenant or commands), perform (vow) 1a8) to keep, preserve, protect 1a9) to keep, reserve 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be on one's guard, take heed, take care, beware 1b2) to keep oneself, refrain, abstain 1b3) to be kept, be guarded 1c) (Piel) to keep, pay heed 1d) (Hithpael) to keep oneself from
Usage: Occurs in 440 OT verses. KJV: beward, be circumspect, take heed (to self), keep(-er, self), mark, look narrowly, observe, preserve, regard, reserve, save (self), sure, (that lay) wait (for), watch(-man). See also: Genesis 2:15; Deuteronomy 11:1; 1 Kings 14:8.
מִצְוֺתַ֖/י
mitsvâh
H4687
"commandment"
N-fp | Suff
This Hebrew word means a command or law given by God or humans, as seen in the Bible's rules and guidelines. It appears in books like Exodus and Deuteronomy. The commandments guide people's actions.
Definition: 1) commandment 1a) commandment (of man) 1b) the commandment (of God) 1c) commandment (of code of wisdom)
Usage: Occurs in 177 OT verses. KJV: (which was) commanded(-ment), law, ordinance, precept. See also: Genesis 26:5; 1 Chronicles 28:8; Psalms 19:9.
וְ/תוֹרֹתָֽ/י
tôwrâh
H8451
"instruction"
Conj | N-fp | Suff
The Hebrew word for instruction or law, referring to the Ten Commandments or the first five books of the Bible, guiding human behavior and moral code.
Definition: 1) law, direction, instruction 1a) instruction, direction (human or divine) 1a1) body of prophetic teaching 1a2) instruction in Messianic age 1a3) body of priestly direction or instruction 1a4) body of legal directives 1b) law 1b1) law of the burnt offering 1b2) of special law, codes of law 1c) custom, manner 1d) the Deuteronomic or Mosaic Law
Usage: Occurs in 213 OT verses. KJV: law. See also: Genesis 26:5; Nehemiah 8:7; Psalms 1:2.
Study Notes — Exodus 16:28
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- Context
- Cross References
- Exodus 16:28 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Exodus 16:28
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 16:28
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Exodus 16:28
- Trapp's Commentary on Exodus 16:28
- Ellicott's Commentary on Exodus 16:28
- Cambridge Bible on Exodus 16:28
- Barnes' Notes on Exodus 16:28
- Sermons on Exodus 16:28
Context — The Sabbath Observed
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.
28Then the LORD said to Moses, “How long will you refuse to keep My commandments and instructions?
29Understand 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.” 30So the people rested on the seventh day.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 78:10 | They failed to keep God’s covenant and refused to live by His law. |
| 2 | Psalms 106:13 | Yet they soon forgot His works and failed to wait for His counsel. |
| 3 | Numbers 14:11 | And the LORD said to Moses, “How long will this people treat Me with contempt? How long will they refuse to believe in Me, despite all the signs I have performed among them? |
| 4 | Ezekiel 20:13 | Yet the house of Israel rebelled against Me in the wilderness. They did not follow My statutes and they rejected My ordinances—though the man who does these things will live by them—and they utterly profaned My Sabbaths. Then I resolved to pour out My wrath upon them and put an end to them in the wilderness. |
| 5 | 2 Kings 17:14 | But they would not listen, and they stiffened their necks like their fathers, who did not believe the LORD their God. |
| 6 | Ezekiel 20:16 | because they kept rejecting My ordinances, refusing to walk in My statutes, and profaning My Sabbaths; for their hearts continually went after their idols. |
| 7 | Numbers 20:12 | But the LORD said to Moses and Aaron, “Because you did not trust Me to show My holiness in the sight of the Israelites, you will not bring this assembly into the land that I have given them.” |
| 8 | Psalms 78:22 | because they did not believe God or rely on His salvation. |
| 9 | Ezekiel 5:6 | But she has rebelled against My ordinances more wickedly than the nations, and against My statutes worse than the countries around her. For her people have rejected My ordinances and have not walked in My statutes.’ |
| 10 | Psalms 81:13–14 | If only My people would listen to Me, if Israel would follow My ways, how soon I would subdue their enemies and turn My hand against their foes! |
Exodus 16:28 Summary
In Exodus 16:28, the LORD is asking the people how long they will refuse to follow His commands and instructions. He is specifically talking about their disobedience regarding the Sabbath day, when they gathered food even though He told them not to (Exodus 16:27). This verse reminds us that God wants us to obey Him and follow His commands, just like He told the people to rest on the Sabbath (Exodus 20:8-11). By obeying God's commands, we show that we love and respect Him, and we can learn to trust Him more and more (John 14:15, Deuteronomy 11:1).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main issue the LORD is addressing in Exodus 16:28?
The LORD is concerned that the people are refusing to keep His commandments and instructions, as seen in their disobedience regarding the Sabbath (Exodus 16:27, Exodus 20:8-11).
Why is the LORD asking 'How long will you refuse to keep My commandments and instructions?'
The LORD is asking this question to emphasize the people's persistent disobedience and to prompt them to consider the consequences of their actions (Deuteronomy 8:2, Psalm 95:8-11).
What commandments and instructions is the LORD specifically referring to in this verse?
The LORD is referring to the commandment to observe the Sabbath day and rest from their labor (Exodus 16:23-30, Exodus 20:8-11), as well as other instructions He has given to the people through Moses.
How does this verse relate to the broader theme of obedience in the Bible?
This verse highlights the importance of obedience to God's commands, which is a recurring theme throughout the Bible (Deuteronomy 11:1, 1 Samuel 15:22, John 14:15).
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I may be refusing to keep God's commandments and instructions, and how can I surrender to His will?
- How can I prioritize obedience to God's commands in my daily life, just as the Israelites were called to prioritize the Sabbath?
- What are the consequences of persistent disobedience, and how can I learn from the example of the Israelites in the wilderness?
- In what ways can I demonstrate my love and reverence for God through my obedience to His commands (John 14:15, 1 John 5:3)?
Gill's Exposition on Exodus 16:28
And the Lord said unto Moses,.... Who had seen and taken notice of what those men had done, who went out into the field to seek for manna on the seventh day, and was displeased with it, and therefore
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 16:28
And it came to pass, that there went out some of the people on the seventh day for to gather, and they found none. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Exodus 16:28
The Lord spoke unto Moses, that he might speak it to the people. He signifies that this was an old disease in them, to disobey God’ s precepts, and to pollute his sabbaths.
Trapp's Commentary on Exodus 16:28
Exodus 16:28 And the LORD said unto Moses, How long refuse ye to keep my commandments and my laws?Ver. 28. How long refuse ye.] The rulers are disgraced for the people’ s unruliness. To keep my commandments?] For in breaking that one of the Sabbath they had broken all: the whole law is but one copulative. See James 2:10.
Ellicott's Commentary on Exodus 16:28
(28) How long refuse ye to keep my commandments ?—The people had already broken one of the positive precepts with respect to the manna (see Exodus 16:20); now they broke another—in the spirit, at any rate—since they would have gathered had they found anything to gather. Thus they provoked God a second time; yet was He “so merciful, that He destroyed them not,” but “turned His anger away, and did not stir up all His wrath” (Psalms 78:38). Apparently He made allowance for the ordinance being a new one, to which they were not yet accustomed.
Cambridge Bible on Exodus 16:28
28. How long, &c.] Cf. the similarly introduced reproachful question, Numbers 14:11 (J); also Joshua 18:3. my commandments and my laws] There has been no mention before the present chapter of the Israelites’ refusal to obey Jehovah’s commands. But P’s account of the manna probably stood originally (see p. 144) at a later point of the narrative.
Barnes' Notes on Exodus 16:28
How long - The reference to Exodus 16:4 is obvious. The prohibition involved a trial of faith, in which as usual the people were found wanting. Every miracle formed some part, so to speak, of an educational process.
Sermons on Exodus 16:28
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Doubt, the Sin God Hates the Most by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the speaker shares a personal story about a doctor receiving good news about a patient's health. The speaker emphasizes the importance of believing in God's word an |
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How Quickly We Turn Aside by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the dangers of idolatry and how it can lead people away from God. He emphasizes that idols can take many forms, such as sports, entertainment |
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(The Church in the Last Days) 07 - the Harlot by Milton Green | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of following the Word of God rather than traditions or wrong teachings. He urges the listeners to listen to the entire series |
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The Lord's Supper in Your Heart by Danny Bond | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the concept of leanness in the soul and how it can be a result of disobedience to God's will. He emphasizes the importance of remembering God |
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God Works for Those Who Wait for Him by John Piper | John Piper preaches on the importance of trusting in the Lord's work for those who wait for Him, emphasizing that God's labor surpasses human efforts in providing for our needs and |
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Exposition on Psalm 107 by St. Augustine | St. Augustine preaches on the mercies of God as seen in the Psalms, emphasizing the importance of experiencing God's goodness personally to truly appreciate His praises. The Psalms |
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Intercession - Part 2 by Derek Prince | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the abundance of spiritual light available to the current generation through various media such as television, radio, tapes, and books. He wa |