Exodus 16:8

Exodus 16:8 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

And Moses added, “The LORD will give you meat to eat this evening and bread to fill you in the morning, for He has heard your grumbling against Him. Who are we? Your grumblings are not against us but against the LORD.”

King James Version KJV

And Moses said, This shall be, when the LORD shall give you in the evening flesh to eat, and in the morning bread to the full; for that the LORD heareth your murmurings which ye murmur against him: and what are we? your murmurings are not against us, but against the LORD.

American Standard Version ASV

And Moses said, This shall be, when Jehovah shall give you in the evening flesh to eat, and in the morning bread to the full; for that Jehovah heareth your murmurings which ye murmur against him: and what are we? your murmurings are not against us, but against Jehovah.

Bible in Basic English BBE

And Moses said, The Lord will give you meat for your food at evening, and in the morning bread in full measure; for your outcry against the Lord has come to his ears: for what are we? your outcry is not against us but against the Lord.

Free Bible Version FBV

Then Moses continued, “The Lord is going to give you meat to eat this evening and as much bread as you want in the morning, for he has heard your complaints against him. Why are you complaining to us nobodies? Your complaints aren't directed against us, but against the Lord.”

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

Againe Moses sayd, At euen shall the Lord giue you flesh to eate, and in the morning your fil of bread: for the Lord hath heard your murmurings, which ye murmure against him: for what are we? your murmurings are not against vs, but against the Lord.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

And Moses saith, 'In Jehovah's giving to you in the evening flesh to eat, and bread in the morning to satiety — in Jehovah's hearing your murmurings, which ye are murmuring against Him, and what [are] we? your murmurings [are] not against us, but against Jehovah.'

World English Bible WEB

Moses said, “Now the LORD will give you meat to eat in the evening, and in the morning bread to satisfy you, because the LORD hears your murmurings which you murmur against him. And who are we? Your murmurings are not against us, but against the LORD.”

Noah Webster Bible WBS

And Moses said, This shall be when the LORD shall give you in the evening flesh to eat, and in the morning bread to the full; for that the LORD heareth your murmurings which ye murmur against him: And what are we? your murmurings are not against us, but against the LORD.

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

And Moses said: In the evening the Lord will give you flesh to eat, and in the morning bread to the full: for he hath heard your murmurings, with which you have murmured against him, for what are we? your murmuring is not against us, but against the Lord.

Translation for Translators T4T

Then Moses/I also said, “From now on, each evening Yahweh will give you meat to eat, and each morning he will give you something that will take the place of bread, because he has heard what you have complained about. Yahweh is the one to whom you have really complained, not us. We are just his servants.” [RHQ]

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Exodus 16:8 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB וַ/יֹּ֣אמֶר מֹשֶׁ֗ה בְּ/תֵ֣ת יְהוָה֩ לָ/כֶ֨ם בָּ/עֶ֜רֶב בָּשָׂ֣ר לֶ/אֱכֹ֗ל וְ/לֶ֤חֶם בַּ/בֹּ֨קֶר֙ לִ/שְׂבֹּ֔עַ בִּ/שְׁמֹ֤עַ יְהוָה֙ אֶת תְּלֻנֹּ֣תֵי/כֶ֔ם אֲשֶׁר אַתֶּ֥ם מַלִּינִ֖ם עָלָ֑י/ו וְ/נַ֣חְנוּ מָ֔ה לֹא עָלֵ֥י/נוּ תְלֻנֹּתֵי/כֶ֖ם כִּ֥י עַל יְהוָֽה

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

מֹשֶׁ֗ה Môsheh H4872 Moses N-proper

בְּ/תֵ֣ת nâthan H5414 to give Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a

יְהוָה֩ Yᵉhôvâh H3068 The Lord N-proper

לָ/כֶ֨ם Prep | Suff

בָּ/עֶ֜רֶב ʻereb H6153 evening Prep | N-ms

בָּשָׂ֣ר bâsâr H1320 flesh N-ms

לֶ/אֱכֹ֗ל ʼâkal H398 to eat Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a

וְ/לֶ֤חֶם lechem H3899 food Conj | N-cs

בַּ/בֹּ֨קֶר֙ bôqer H1242 morning Prep | N-ms

לִ/שְׂבֹּ֔עַ sâbaʻ H7646 to satisfy Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a

בִּ/שְׁמֹ֤עַ shâmaʻ H8085 to hear Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a

יְהוָה֙ Yᵉhôvâh H3068 The Lord N-proper

אֶת ʼêth H853 Obj. DirObjM

תְּלֻנֹּ֣תֵי/כֶ֔ם tᵉlûwnâh H8519 murmuring N-fp | Suff

אֲשֶׁר ʼăsher H834 which Rel

אַתֶּ֥ם ʼattâh H859 you(m.s.) Pron

מַלִּינִ֖ם tᵉlûwnâh H8519 murmuring V-Hiphil

עָלָ֑י/ו ʻal H5921 upon Prep | Suff

וְ/נַ֣חְנוּ nachnûw H5168 we Conj | Pron

מָ֔ה mâh H4100 what? Part

לֹא lôʼ H3808 not Part

עָלֵ֥י/נוּ ʻal H5921 upon Prep | Suff

תְלֻנֹּתֵי/כֶ֖ם tᵉlûwnâh H8519 murmuring N-fp | Suff

כִּ֥י kîy H3588 for Conj

עַל ʻal H5921 upon Prep

יְהוָֽה Yᵉhôvâh H3068 The Lord N-proper

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Hebrew Word Reference — Exodus 16:8

וַ/יֹּ֣אמֶר 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.

מֹשֶׁ֗ה 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.

בְּ/תֵ֣ת nâthan H5414 "to give" Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a

This word means to give, put, or set something, with a wide range of applications. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, describing God's actions and human interactions. The word is used to convey giving, selling, or exchanging something.

Definition: : give/deliver/send/produce 1) to give, put, set 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to give, bestow, grant, permit, ascribe, employ, devote, consecrate, dedicate, pay wages, sell, exchange, lend, commit, entrust, give over, deliver up, yield produce, occasion, produce, requite to, report, mention, utter, stretch out, extend 1a2) to put, set, put on, put upon, set, appoint, assign, designate 1a3) to make, constitute 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be given, be bestowed, be provided, be entrusted to, be granted to, be permitted, be issued, be published, be uttered, be assigned 1b2) to be set, be put, be made, be inflicted 1c) (Hophal) 1c1) to be given, be bestowed, be given up, be delivered up 1c2) to be put upon

Usage: Occurs in 1816 OT verses. KJV: add, apply, appoint, ascribe, assign, [idiom] avenge, [idiom] be (healed), bestow, bring (forth, hither), cast, cause, charge, come, commit, consider, count, [phrase] cry, deliver (up), direct, distribute, do, [idiom] doubtless, [idiom] without fail, fasten, frame, [idiom] get, give (forth, over, up), grant, hang (up), [idiom] have, [idiom] indeed, lay (unto charge, up), (give) leave, lend, let (out), [phrase] lie, lift up, make, [phrase] O that, occupy, offer, ordain, pay, perform, place, pour, print, [idiom] pull, put (forth), recompense, render, requite, restore, send (out), set (forth), shew, shoot forth (up), [phrase] sing, [phrase] slander, strike, (sub-) mit, suffer, [idiom] surely, [idiom] take, thrust, trade, turn, utter, [phrase] weep, [phrase] willingly, [phrase] withdraw, [phrase] would (to) God, yield. See also: Genesis 1:17; Genesis 40:21; Exodus 30:12.

יְהוָה֩ 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.

לָ/כֶ֨ם "" Prep | Suff

בָּ/עֶ֜רֶב ʻereb H6153 "evening" Prep | N-ms

In the Bible, this Hebrew word means evening or sunset, like when God created daylight and darkness in Genesis. It refers to the time of day, often marking the end of a workday. This word is used in many verses, including Exodus and Psalms.

Definition: 1) evening, night, sunset 1a) evening, sunset 1b) night

Usage: Occurs in 125 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] day, even(-ing, tide), night. See also: Genesis 1:5; Numbers 19:19; Psalms 30:6.

בָּשָׂ֣ר bâsâr H1320 "flesh" N-ms

The Hebrew word for flesh refers to the body or a person, and can also describe living things or animals. In the Bible, it is used to describe humans and animals, as in Genesis and Leviticus.

Definition: 1) flesh 1a) of the body 1a1) of humans 1a2) of animals 1b) the body itself 1c) male organ of generation (euphemism) 1d) kindred, blood-relations 1e) flesh as frail or erring (man against God) 1f) all living things 1g) animals 1h) mankind Aramaic equivalent: be.shar (בְּשַׁר "flesh" H1321)

Usage: Occurs in 241 OT verses. KJV: body, (fat, lean) flesh(-ed), kin, (man-) kind, [phrase] nakedness, self, skin. See also: Genesis 2:21; Numbers 11:21; Psalms 16:9.

לֶ/אֱכֹ֗ל ʼâkal H398 "to eat" Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a

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.

וְ/לֶ֤חֶם lechem H3899 "food" Conj | N-cs

This Hebrew word refers to food, especially bread or grain. It's used throughout the Bible to describe meals, sacrifices, and daily life, highlighting the importance of food in ancient Israelite culture.

Definition: : food(eating) 1) bread, food, grain 1a) bread 1a1) bread 1a2) bread-corn 1b) food (in general)

Usage: Occurs in 277 OT verses. KJV: (shew-) bread, [idiom] eat, food, fruit, loaf, meat, victuals. See also: Genesis 3:19; 1 Samuel 20:34; Psalms 14:4.

בַּ/בֹּ֨קֶר֙ 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.

לִ/שְׂבֹּ֔עַ sâbaʻ H7646 "to satisfy" Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a

To satisfy means to fill someone with enough of something, like food or desire, and can also mean to have too much of something.

Definition: 1) to be satisfied, be sated, be fulfilled, be surfeited 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be sated (with food) 1a2) to be sated, be satisfied with, be fulfilled, be filled, have one's fill of (have desire satisfied) 1a3) to have in excess, be surfeited, be surfeited with 1a3a) to be weary of (fig) 1b) (Piel) to satisfy 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to satisfy 1c2) to enrich 1c3) to sate, glut (with the undesired)

Usage: Occurs in 93 OT verses. KJV: have enough, fill (full, self, with), be (to the) full (of), have plenty of, be satiate, satisfy (with), suffice, be weary of. See also: Exodus 16:8; Proverbs 12:11; Psalms 17:14.

בִּ/שְׁמֹ֤עַ shâmaʻ H8085 "to hear" Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a

To hear and listen is what this Hebrew word means, often implying attention and obedience. In Exodus and Deuteronomy, it is used when God speaks to the people, and they must listen and obey.

Definition: : hear v 1) to hear, listen to, obey 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to hear (perceive by ear) 1a2) to hear of or concerning 1a3) to hear (have power to hear) 1a4) to hear with attention or interest, listen to 1a5) to understand (language) 1a6) to hear (of judicial cases) 1a7) to listen, give heed 1a7a) to consent, agree 1a7b) to grant request 1a8) to listen to, yield to 1a9) to obey, be obedient 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be heard (of voice or sound) 1b2) to be heard of 1b3) to be regarded, be obeyed 1c) (Piel) to cause to hear, call to hear, summon 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to cause to hear, tell, proclaim, utter a sound 1d2) to sound aloud (musical term) 1d3) to make proclamation, summon 1d4) to cause to be heard n m 2) sound

Usage: Occurs in 1072 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] attentively, call (gather) together, [idiom] carefully, [idiom] certainly, consent, consider, be content, declare, [idiom] diligently, discern, give ear, (cause to, let, make to) hear(-ken, tell), [idiom] indeed, listen, make (a) noise, (be) obedient, obey, perceive, (make a) proclaim(-ation), publish, regard, report, shew (forth), (make a) sound, [idiom] surely, tell, understand, whosoever (heareth), witness. See also: Genesis 3:8; Exodus 32:18; Deuteronomy 27:9.

יְהוָה֙ 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.

אֶת ʼêth H853 "Obj." DirObjM

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.

תְּלֻנֹּ֣תֵי/כֶ֔ם tᵉlûwnâh H8519 "murmuring" N-fp | Suff

Murmuring or grumbling is what this word describes, often used to describe the Israelites' complaints in the wilderness. It is used in Exodus and Numbers to show the people's discontent. The word is also used in Psalms.

Definition: murmuring

Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: murmuring. See also: Exodus 16:7; Exodus 16:12; Numbers 17:25.

אֲשֶׁר ʼăsher H834 "which" Rel

This Hebrew word is a conjunction that connects ideas and events in the Bible, like in the book of Genesis, where it's used to describe the relationship between God and His creation.

Definition: A: 1) (relative part.) 1a) which, who 1b) that which 2) (conj) 2a) that (in obj clause) 2b) when 2c) since 2d) as 2e) conditional if B: Beth+ 1) in (that) which 2) (adv) 2a) where 3) (conj) 3a) in that, inasmuch as 3b) on account of C: Mem+ 1) from (or than) that which 2) from (the place) where 3) from (the fact) that, since D: Kaph+ 1) (conj.), according as, as, when 1a) according to that which, according as, as 1b) with a causal force: in so far as, since 1c) with a temporal force: when

Usage: Occurs in 4440 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, [idiom] alike, as (soon as), because, [idiom] every, for, [phrase] forasmuch, [phrase] from whence, [phrase] how(-soever), [idiom] if, (so) that ((thing) which, wherein), [idiom] though, [phrase] until, [phrase] whatsoever, when, where ([phrase] -as, -in, -of, -on, -soever, -with), which, whilst, [phrase] whither(-soever), who(-m, -soever, -se). As it is indeclinable, it is often accompanied by the personal pronoun expletively, used to show the connection. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 20:9; Genesis 31:16.

אַתֶּ֥ם ʼattâh H859 "you(m.s.)" Pron

You is the translation of a Hebrew word used to address someone directly, like when God says you to someone in the Bible. It can be singular or plural, and is often translated as thee, thou, or ye.

Definition: you (second pers. sing. masc.)

Usage: Occurs in 997 OT verses. KJV: thee, thou, ye, you. See also: Genesis 3:11; Exodus 23:9; Deuteronomy 14:1.

מַלִּינִ֖ם tᵉlûwnâh H8519 "murmuring" V-Hiphil

Definition: murmuring

Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: murmuring. See also: Exodus 16:7; Exodus 16:12; Numbers 17:25.

עָלָ֑י/ו ʻal H5921 "upon" Prep | Suff

This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.

Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)

Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.

וְ/נַ֣חְנוּ nachnûw H5168 "we" Conj | Pron

In the Bible, this Hebrew word means 'we', referring to a group of people including the speaker. It appears in various forms, such as 'we' or 'us', and is used by the prophets and writers to express unity or collective action. It is often translated as 'we' in English Bibles.

Definition: we Another spelling of a.nach.nu (אֲנַ֫חְנוּ "we" H0587) § 1) we

Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: we. See also: Genesis 42:11; Exodus 16:8; Lamentations 3:42.

מָ֔ה mâh H4100 "what?" Part

This Hebrew word means what or how, often used to ask questions or express surprise, like in Genesis when God asks Adam what he has done. It can also mean why or when, and is used in various ways throughout the Old Testament. It appears in many KJV translations, including how or what.

Definition: interr pron 1) what, how, of what kind 1a) (interrogative) 1a1) what? 1a2) of what kind 1a3) what? (rhetorical) 1a4) whatsoever, whatever, what 1b) (adverb) 1b1) how, how now 1b2) why 1b3) how! (exclamation) 1c) (with prep) 1c1) wherein?, whereby?, wherewith?, by what means? 1c2) because of what? 1c3) the like of what? 1c3a) how much?, how many?, how often? 1c3b) for how long? 1c4) for what reason?, why?, to what purpose? 1c5) until when?, how long?, upon what?, wherefore? indef pron 2) anything, aught, what may

Usage: Occurs in 655 OT verses. KJV: how (long, oft, (-soever)), (no-) thing, what (end, good, purpose, thing), whereby(-fore, -in, -to, -with), (for) why. See also: Genesis 2:19; Numbers 21:5; 1 Samuel 19:5.

לֹא 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.

עָלֵ֥י/נוּ ʻal H5921 "upon" Prep | Suff

This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.

תְלֻנֹּתֵי/כֶ֖ם tᵉlûwnâh H8519 "murmuring" N-fp | Suff

Definition: murmuring

Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: murmuring. See also: Exodus 16:7; Exodus 16:12; Numbers 17:25.

כִּ֥י 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.

עַל ʻal H5921 "upon" Prep

This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.

יְהוָֽה 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.

Study Notes — Exodus 16:8

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Context
Cross References
Exodus 16:8 Summary
Frequently Asked Questions
Reflection Questions
Gill's Exposition on Exodus 16:8
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 16:8
Trapp's Commentary on Exodus 16:8
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Exodus 16:8
Cambridge Bible on Exodus 16:8
Whedon's Commentary on Exodus 16:8
Sermons on Exodus 16:8

Context — Manna and Quail from Heaven

6So Moses and Aaron said to all the Israelites, “This evening you will know that it was the LORD who brought you out of the land of Egypt, 7and in the morning you will see the LORD’s glory, because He has heard your grumbling against Him. For who are we, that you should grumble against us?”

8And Moses added, “The LORD will give you meat to eat this evening and bread to fill you in the morning, for He has heard your grumbling against Him. Who are we? Your grumblings are not against us but against the LORD.”

9Then Moses said to Aaron, “Tell the whole congregation of Israel, ‘Come before the LORD, for He has heard your grumbling.’” 10And as Aaron was speaking to the whole congregation of Israel, they looked toward the desert, and there in a cloud the glory of the LORD appeared.

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	Romans 13:2	Consequently, whoever resists authority is opposing what God has set in place, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves.
2	1 Samuel 8:7	And the LORD said to Samuel, “Listen to the voice of the people in all that they say to you. For it is not you they have rejected, but they have rejected Me as their king.
3	1 Thessalonians 4:8	Anyone, then, who rejects this command does not reject man but God, the very One who gives you His Holy Spirit.
4	Numbers 14:27	“How long will this wicked congregation grumble against Me? I have heard the complaints that the Israelites are making against Me.
5	Luke 10:16	Whoever listens to you listens to Me; whoever rejects you rejects Me; and whoever rejects Me rejects the One who sent Me.”
6	Numbers 21:7	Then the people came to Moses and said, “We have sinned by speaking against the LORD and against you. Intercede with the LORD so He will take the snakes away from us.” So Moses interceded for the people.
7	Matthew 10:40	He who receives you receives Me, and he who receives Me receives the One who sent Me.
8	Isaiah 32:6	For a fool speaks foolishness; his mind plots iniquity. He practices ungodliness and speaks falsely about the LORD; he leaves the hungry empty and deprives the thirsty of drink.
9	John 6:41–43	At this, the Jews began to grumble about Jesus because He had said, “I am the bread that came down from heaven.” They were asking, “Is this not Jesus, the son of Joseph, whose father and mother we know? How then can He say, ‘I have come down from heaven?’” “Stop grumbling among yourselves,” Jesus replied.
10	Exodus 16:9	Then Moses said to Aaron, “Tell the whole congregation of Israel, ‘Come before the LORD, for He has heard your grumbling.’”

Exodus 16:8 Summary

[Exodus 16:8 shows that when we complain or grumble, it's not just against people, but against God Himself, as Moses tells the Israelites that their grumblings are 'not against us but against the Lord', similar to how the Psalmist says in Psalm 51:4 that sin is ultimately against God. This verse reminds us that God hears our concerns and provides for us, just like He did for the Israelites in the wilderness, giving them 'meat to eat this evening and bread to fill you in the morning'. By trusting in God's goodness and provision, we can learn to trust Him more and complain less, and instead, come before Him with humility and openness, as seen in Exodus 16:9.]

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the significance of Moses saying 'Who are we?' in Exodus 16:8?

Moses is acknowledging that the Israelites' grumblings are not against him or Aaron, but against the Lord, as seen in Exodus 16:7-8, emphasizing their rebellion is ultimately against God, similar to the sentiment expressed in Numbers 16:11.

Why did the Lord hear the grumblings of the Israelites?

The Lord heard the grumblings of the Israelites because He is a God who cares about the needs and concerns of His people, as seen in Exodus 16:8 and supported by Psalm 138:8, where it says the Lord will fulfill His purpose for them.

What does it mean for the Lord to give the Israelites 'meat to eat this evening and bread to fill you in the morning'?

This refers to the Lord's provision of quail in the evening and manna in the morning, as a response to the Israelites' grumblings, demonstrating His power and care for them, as also mentioned in Exodus 16:13 and Numbers 11:31-32.

How does this verse relate to the concept of complaining against God?

This verse highlights that complaining against God's servants is equivalent to complaining against God Himself, as seen in Acts 5:4, where it says that lying to the Holy Spirit is equivalent to lying to God, emphasizing the seriousness of grumbling against God's provision and plan.

Reflection Questions

What are some ways I grumble against God in my daily life, and how can I shift my focus to trusting in His provision?
How does remembering God's past faithfulness, like the Israelites' experience in Exodus, help me trust Him in difficult times?
In what ways can I, like Moses, acknowledge that my frustrations are ultimately against God, and how can this realization lead to a deeper humility and trust in Him?
What does it mean for me to 'come before the Lord' like the Israelites in Exodus 16:9, and how can I cultivate a posture of humility and openness to God's presence in my life?

Gill's Exposition on Exodus 16:8

And Moses said, this shall be,.... Which supplement may be left out: when the Lord shall give you in the evening flesh to eat; cause the quails to come up, and fall about their tents: and in the

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 16:8

Trapp's Commentary on Exodus 16:8

Exodus 16:8 And Moses said, [This shall be], when the LORD shall give you in the evening flesh to eat, and in the morning bread to the full; for that the LORD heareth your murmurings which ye murmur against him: and what [are] we? your murmurings [are] not against us, but against the LORD.Ver. 8. In the evening flesh to eat, &c.] Never was prince so served in his greatest pomp, as these rebellious Israelites. How good shall we find him then to those that please him!

Adam Clarke's Commentary on Exodus 16:8

Verse 8. In the evening flesh to eat] Viz., the quails; and in the morning bread to the full, viz., the manna. And what are we?] Only his servants, obeying his commands. Your murmurings are not against us] For we have not brought you up from Egypt; but against the Lord, who, by his own miraculous power and goodness, has brought you out of your slavery.

Cambridge Bible on Exodus 16:8

8. ‘An explanatory gloss of the compiler on vv. 6, 7’ (Di.). This shall be] i.e. Ye shall know and see what I have told you (v. 6 f.).

Whedon's Commentary on Exodus 16:8

6-8. Moses and Aaron repeat God’s promises to Israel, foretell his providing mercy, and rebuke their faithless and rebellious complaints.

Sermons on Exodus 16:8

	Sermon	Description
	Why Christ Offends Men - Charles Spurgeon (Read ) by Paul West	The sermon transcript discusses why Christ offends men and why some people stumble at the idea of following Him. It highlights that Christ's holiness and strictness are too much fo
	The Heavenly Calling - Part 6 by T. Austin-Sparks	In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding the true purpose of God's Church through Christ Jesus. He highlights that in this dispensation, believers hav
	Power With God Exemplified in Samuel by T. Austin-Sparks	T. Austin-Sparks emphasizes the significance of Samuel's ministry as a representation of power with God, particularly in a time when the people of Israel were not aligned with God'
	The Message of 1 Samuel by G. Campbell Morgan	G. Campbell Morgan explores the profound themes in 1 Samuel, emphasizing God's sovereignty and the human response to His reign. He illustrates how God adapts His methods through th
	Thoughts on 1 Samuel by John Nelson Darby	John Nelson Darby reflects on the Book of 1 Samuel, emphasizing God's sovereignty and grace in the face of Israel's failures. He discusses how God provided Samuel as a prophet when
	Zechariah 9:9 by Chuck Smith	Chuck Smith discusses the significance of Zechariah 9:9, emphasizing the inefficiencies of human governments and the longing for a just king. He reflects on Israel's history, notin
	(I) the Gospel of God's Great Love - Part 9 (This Is Eternal Life) by Robert Wurtz II	Robert Wurtz II delves into the biblical perspective of becoming a Christian, emphasizing the true essence of the question as becoming a place of God's rest, a concept often missed