Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Then Moses told Aaron, “Say to the entire Israelite community, ‘Come before the LORD, for he has heard your grumbling.’” New Living Translation Then Moses said to Aaron, “Announce this to the entire community of Israel: ‘Present yourselves before the LORD, for he has heard your complaining.’” English Standard Version Then Moses said to Aaron, “Say to the whole congregation of the people of Israel, ‘Come near before the LORD, for he has heard your grumbling.’” Berean Standard Bible Then Moses said to Aaron, “Tell the whole congregation of Israel, ‘Come before the LORD, for He has heard your grumbling.’” Berean Literal Bible And Moses said to Aaron, “Say to all the congregation of the sons of Israel, ‘Come near before YHWH, for He has heard your⁺ complaints.’” King James Bible And Moses spake unto Aaron, Say unto all the congregation of the children of Israel, Come near before the LORD: for he hath heard your murmurings. New King James Version Then Moses spoke to Aaron, “Say to all the congregation of the children of Israel, ‘Come near before the LORD, for He has heard your complaints.’ ” New American Standard Bible Then Moses said to Aaron, “Say to all the congregation of the sons of Israel, ‘Come forward before the LORD, for He has heard your grumblings.’” NASB 1995 Then Moses said to Aaron, “Say to all the congregation of the sons of Israel, ‘Come near before the LORD, for He has heard your grumblings.’” NASB 1977 Then Moses said to Aaron, “Say to all the congregation of the sons of Israel, ‘Come near before the LORD, for He has heard your grumblings.’” Legacy Standard Bible Then Moses said to Aaron, “Say to all the congregation of the sons of Israel, ‘Come near before Yahweh, for He has heard your grumblings.’” Amplified Bible Then Moses said to Aaron, “Say to all the congregation of Israel, ‘Approach the LORD, because He has heard your murmurings.’” Berean Annotated Bible Then Moses (drawn out) said to Aaron (light bringer), “Tell the whole congregation of Israel (he wrestles with God), ‘Come before the LORD {YHWH}, for He has heard your⁺ grumbling. Christian Standard Bible Then Moses told Aaron, “Say to the entire Israelite community, ‘Come before the LORD, for he has heard your complaints.’ ” Holman Christian Standard Bible Then Moses told Aaron, “Say to the entire Israelite community, ‘Come before the LORD, for He has heard your complaints.’” American Standard Version And Moses said unto Aaron, Say unto all the congregation of the children of Israel, Come near before Jehovah; for he hath heard your murmurings. Contemporary English Version Moses turned to Aaron and said, "Bring the people together, because the LORD has heard their complaints." English Revised Version And Moses said unto Aaron, Say unto all the congregation of the children of Israel, Come near before the LORD: for he hath heard your murmurings. GOD'S WORD® Translation Moses said to Aaron, "Tell the whole community of Israelites, 'Come into the LORD's presence. He has heard you complaining.'" Good News Translation Moses said to Aaron, "Tell the whole community to come and stand before the LORD, because he has heard their complaints." International Standard Version Then Moses instructed Aaron, "Say to the whole congregation of the Israelis, 'Come near into the LORD's presence, because he has heard your complaints.'" NET Bible Then Moses said to Aaron, "Tell the whole community of the Israelites, 'Come before the LORD, because he has heard your murmurings.'" New Heart English Bible Moses said to Aaron, "Tell all the congregation of the children of Israel, 'Come near before God, for he has heard your murmurings.'" Webster's Bible Translation And Moses spoke to Aaron, Say to all the congregation of the children of Israel, Come near before the LORD: for he hath heard your murmurings. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThen Moses said to Aaron, “Tell the whole congregation of Israel, ‘Come before the LORD, for He has heard your grumbling.’” World English Bible Moses said to Aaron, “Tell all the congregation of the children of Israel, ‘Come close to Yahweh, for he has heard your murmurings.’” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Moses says to Aaron, “Say to all the congregation of the sons of Israel, Come near before YHWH, for He has heard your murmurings”; Berean Literal Bible And Moses said to Aaron, “Say to all the congregation of the sons of Israel, ‘Come near before YHWH, for He has heard your⁺ complaints.’” Young's Literal Translation And Moses saith unto Aaron, 'Say unto all the company of the sons of Israel, Come ye near before Jehovah, for He hath heard your murmurings;' Smith's Literal Translation And Moses will say to Aaron, Say to all the assembly of the sons of Israel, Come near before Jehovah: for he heard your murmurings. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleMoses also said to Aaron: Say to the whole congregation of the children of Israel: Come before the Lord: for he hath heard your murmuring. Catholic Public Domain Version Moses also said to Aaron: “Say to the whole congregation of the sons of Israel, ‘Approach before the Lord. For he has heard your murmuring.’ ” New American Bible Then Moses said to Aaron, “Tell the whole Israelite community: Approach the LORD, for he has heard your grumbling.” New Revised Standard Version Then Moses said to Aaron, “Say to the whole congregation of the Israelites, ‘Draw near to the LORD, for he has heard your complaining.’” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd Moses said to Aaron, Say to all the congregation of the children of Israel, Come near before the LORD; for he has heard your murmurings. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Moshe said to Ahron, “Say to all the assembly of the children of Israel, ‘Come before LORD JEHOVAH, because he has heard your complaining.’ OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And Moses said unto Aaron: 'Say unto all the congregation of the children of Israel: Come near before the LORD; for He hath heard your murmurings.' Brenton Septuagint Translation And Moses said to Aaron, Say to all the congregation of the children of Israel, Come near before God; for he has heard your murmuring. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Manna and Quail from Heaven…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 Then Moses said to Aaron, Exodus 32:21 “What did this people do to you,” Moses asked Aaron, “that you have led them into so great a sin?” Leviticus 8:31 And Moses said to Aaron and his sons, “Boil the meat at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting and eat it there with the bread that is in the basket of ordination offerings, as I commanded, saying, ‘Aaron and his sons are to eat it.’ Leviticus 10:12 And Moses said to Aaron and his remaining sons, Eleazar and Ithamar, “Take the grain offering that remains from the food offerings to the LORD and eat it without leaven beside the altar, because it is most holy. “Tell the whole congregation of Israel, Exodus 12:3 Tell the whole congregation of Israel that on the tenth day of this month each man must select a lamb for his family, one per household. Leviticus 8:3 and assemble the whole congregation at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting.” Numbers 1:2 “Take a census of the whole congregation of Israel by their clans and families, listing every man by name, one by one. ‘Come before the LORD, 1 Samuel 10:19 But today you have rejected your God, who saves you from all your troubles and afflictions, and you have said to Him, ‘No, set a king over us.’ Now therefore present yourselves before the LORD by your tribes and clans.” Deuteronomy 31:11 when all Israel comes before the LORD your God at the place He will choose, you are to read this law in the hearing of all Israel. Leviticus 9:5 So they took what Moses had commanded to the front of the Tent of Meeting, and the whole congregation drew near and stood before the LORD. for He has heard your grumbling.’” Numbers 14:27 “How long will this wicked congregation grumble against Me? I have heard the complaints that the Israelites are making against Me. Numbers 11:1 Soon the people began to complain about their hardship in the hearing of the LORD, and when He heard them, His anger was kindled, and fire from the LORD blazed among them and consumed the outskirts of the camp. Exodus 15:24 So the people grumbled against Moses, saying, “What are we to drink?” John 6:31-35 Our fathers ate the manna in the wilderness, as it is written: ‘He gave them bread from heaven to eat.’” / Jesus said to them, “Truly, truly, I tell you, it was not Moses who gave you the bread from heaven, but it is My Father who gives you the true bread from heaven. / For the bread of God is He who comes down from heaven and gives life to the world.” … Numbers 11:4-9 Meanwhile, the rabble among them had a strong craving for other food, and again the Israelites wept and said, “Who will feed us meat? / We remember the fish we ate freely in Egypt, along with the cucumbers, melons, leeks, onions, and garlic. / But now our appetite is gone; there is nothing to see but this manna!” … Psalm 78:23-25 Yet He commanded the clouds above and opened the doors of the heavens. / He rained down manna for them to eat; He gave them grain from heaven. / Man ate the bread of angels; He sent them food in abundance. Nehemiah 9:20 You gave Your good Spirit to instruct them. You did not withhold Your manna from their mouths, and You gave them water for their thirst. Treasury of Scripture And Moses spoke to Aaron, Say to all the congregation of the children of Israel, Come near before the LORD: for he has heard your murmurings. come near Numbers 16:16 And Moses said unto Korah, Be thou and all thy company before the LORD, thou, and they, and Aaron, to morrow: heard Exodus 16:2,8 And the whole congregation of the children of Israel murmured against Moses and Aaron in the wilderness: … Jump to Previous Aaron Assembly Children Community Company Congregation Ear Entire Grumblings Heard Israel Israelite Moses Murmurings WholeJump to Next Aaron Assembly Children Community Company Congregation Ear Entire Grumblings Heard Israel Israelite Moses Murmurings WholeExodus 16 1. The Israelites come to Sin, and murmur for want of bread4. God promises them bread and meat from heaven, and they are rebuked 13. Quail and manna are sent 16. The ordering of manna 25. It was not to be found on the Sabbath 32. An omer of it is preserved Then Moses said to Aaron Moses, as the leader appointed by God, often communicated God's instructions to the people. Aaron, his brother, served as his spokesperson, highlighting the importance of leadership and delegation. This partnership is reminiscent of the roles of prophets and priests in Israel, with Moses as a type of Christ, the ultimate mediator between God and humanity. Tell the whole congregation of Israel ‘Come before the LORD for He has heard your grumbling.’” Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe leader of the Israelites, chosen by God to lead His people out of Egypt. Moses acts as a mediator between God and the Israelites. 2. Aaron Moses' brother and spokesperson. He assists Moses in communicating God's instructions to the people. 3. The Congregation of Israel The collective group of Israelites who were delivered from slavery in Egypt and are now journeying through the wilderness. 4. The LORD (Yahweh) The covenant God of Israel, who hears the complaints of His people and responds with provision. 5. The Wilderness The setting where the Israelites are traveling after their exodus from Egypt, a place of testing and reliance on God. Teaching Points God Hears Our ComplaintsJust as God heard the grumbling of the Israelites, He hears our concerns and complaints today. We should bring our needs to Him in prayer, trusting in His provision. The Role of Leadership Moses and Aaron demonstrate the importance of godly leadership in guiding and interceding for the people. Leaders today should seek to faithfully communicate God's will and encourage others to draw near to Him. The Importance of Community The call for the whole congregation to come before the LORD emphasizes the importance of community in worship and seeking God together. Believers should gather regularly to support and encourage one another in faith. Trust in God's Provision The Israelites' grumbling stemmed from a lack of trust in God's provision. We are reminded to trust in God's faithfulness and provision, even in difficult circumstances. Responding to God's Call The Israelites were called to come before the LORD. We, too, are called to respond to God's invitation to draw near to Him, especially in times of need. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Exodus 16:9?2. How does Exodus 16:9 demonstrate God's provision and care for His people? 3. What role does obedience play in experiencing God's blessings in Exodus 16:9? 4. How can we "draw near before the LORD" in our daily lives today? 5. Compare Exodus 16:9 with Philippians 4:19 on God's provision. What similarities exist? 6. How can we cultivate gratitude for God's provision as seen in Exodus 16:9? 7. What is the significance of Moses instructing Aaron in Exodus 16:9? 8. How does Exodus 16:9 reflect God's communication with His people? 9. Why does God choose to speak through Moses and Aaron in Exodus 16:9? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Exodus 16? 11. What did Moses mean by 'Let my people go'? 12. What were the Ten Plagues of Egypt in the Bible? 13. What is the summary of the Exodus from Egypt? 14. Exodus 6:14-27: Why does this genealogy conflict with or omit details found in other biblical genealogies? What Does Exodus 16:9 Mean Then Moses said to Aaron• God appoints specific leaders to serve His people. Moses, the prophet to whom the LORD speaks directly (Exodus 3:10–12), gives instructions to Aaron, his spokesman (Exodus 4:15; 7:1–2). • Their partnership pictures orderly, delegated authority—an early glimpse of how God later organizes the priesthood (Leviticus 8:1–9) and, still later, church leadership (Acts 6:2–4). • The moment underscores that obedience to God-given leadership is obedience to God Himself (Romans 13:1). Tell the whole congregation of Israel • No tribe or household is left out; every man, woman, and child needs to hear. God’s word is always corporate as well as personal (Exodus 12:3; Deuteronomy 5:1). • By addressing “the whole congregation,” Moses and Aaron reinforce unity. Complaints had spread camp-wide (Exodus 16:2–3); now a camp-wide summons calls everyone to the same place of trust. • Even today, the whole church is to be instructed together (Colossians 3:16), keeping grumbling from splintering fellowship. Come before the LORD • “Come” is an invitation, not a threat. The people are called to move physically toward the LORD’s manifested presence (Exodus 16:10), anticipating the tabernacle’s later rituals (Exodus 25:8). • Drawing near exposes hearts but also offers mercy (Psalm 95:6–7; Hebrews 4:16). God does not ignore their need for bread; He meets it by first calling them nearer to Himself. • Worship precedes provision. Before manna falls (Exodus 16:13-15), the people must recognize the Giver. For He has heard your grumbling • God’s hearing is personal and immediate (Exodus 3:7). Nothing murmured in tents escapes His notice (Numbers 11:1; Psalm 139:4). • The statement cuts two ways: – Comfort—He listens even when words are faithless (Psalm 34:17). – Warning—He holds His people accountable for unbelief (James 5:9). • Still, the LORD responds with grace, providing daily bread rather than instant judgment, foreshadowing Jesus, the true Bread from heaven (John 6:32-35). summary Exodus 16:9 shows God’s orderly leadership, His concern for the whole community, His invitation to draw near, and His attentive grace toward grumbling hearts. The verse calls believers to respect God-appointed leaders, gather as one people, approach the LORD in worship, and trust that He both hears and provides. Verses 9-21. - THE PROMISE FULFILLED. Moses had made a double promise to the Israelites in God's name. "The Lord shall give you," he had said," in the evening flesh to eat, and in the morning bread to the full" (ver. 8). And now the time for the fulfilment of the double promise approached. First, however, before they received the blessings, he required them to present themselves before the Lord. As they had rebelled in murmuring, an act of homage was proper; and as they had called in question the conduct of Moses and Aaron. some token that God approved the action of these his faithful servants, and would support them, was needed. Hence the appearance of the Lord to the congregation in the cloud (ver. 10). After this, when evening approached, the quails fell. A vast flight of this migratory bird, which often arrives in Arabia Petraea from the sea (Diod. Sic. 1:60), fell to the earth about the Hebrew camp, and, being quite exhausted, lay on the ground in a state which allowed of their being taken by the hand. The Israelites had thus abundant "flesh to eat" (ver. 8), for God "sent them meat enough" (Psalm 78:26). The next morning, the remainder of the promise was fulfilled. When they awoke, they found that the vegetation about the camp was covered with a sort of dew, resembling hoar-frost, which was capable of easy detachment from the leaves, and which proved to be an edible substance. While they were in doubt about the phenomenon, Moses informed them that this was the "bread from heaven" which they had been promised (ver. 15). At the same time he instructed them as to the quantity which they should gather, which he fixed at an omer for each member of their family (ver. 16). In attempting to carry out these instructions, mistakes were not unnaturally made; some exceeded the set quantity, others fell short of it. But the result was found to be the same. Whatever the quantity gathered, when it was brought home and measured, the amount was by miracle made to be exactly an omer for each (ver. 18). Afterwards, Moses gave another order. The whole of the manna was to be consumed (ordinarily) on the day on which it was gathered. When some wilfully disobeyed this command, the reserved manna was found on the next day to have become bad - it had bred worms, and gave out an offensive odour. This circumstance put a stop to the malpractice.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Then Mosesמֹשֶׁה֙ (mō·šeh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 4872: Moses -- a great Israelite leader, prophet and lawgiver said to וַיֹּ֤אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say Aaron, אַהֲרֹ֔ן (’a·hă·rōn) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 175: Aaron -- an elder brother of Moses “Tell אֱמֹ֗ר (’ĕ·mōr) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say the whole כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every congregation עֲדַת֙ (‘ă·ḏaṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 5712: A stated assemblage of Israel, בְּנֵ֣י (bə·nê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son ‘Come קִרְב֖וּ (qir·ḇū) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural Strong's 7126: To come near, approach before לִפְנֵ֣י (lip̄·nê) Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct Strong's 6440: The face the LORD, יְהוָ֑ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel for כִּ֣י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction He has heard שָׁמַ֔ע (šā·ma‘) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 8085: To hear intelligently your grumbling.’” תְּלֻנֹּתֵיכֶֽם׃ (tə·lun·nō·ṯê·ḵem) Noun - feminine plural construct | second person masculine plural Strong's 8519: Exalted, lofty Links Exodus 16:9 NIVExodus 16:9 NLT Exodus 16:9 ESV Exodus 16:9 NASB Exodus 16:9 KJV Exodus 16:9 BibleApps.com Exodus 16:9 Biblia Paralela Exodus 16:9 Chinese Bible Exodus 16:9 French Bible Exodus 16:9 Catholic Bible OT Law: Exodus 16:9 Moses said to Aaron Tell all (Exo. 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