Moses said, "This is what the LORD has commanded: 'Keep an omer of manna for the generations to come, so that they may see the bread I fed you in the wilderness when I brought you out of the land of Egypt.'" Moses saidMoses, the great prophet and leader of the Israelites, is the central human figure in the Exodus narrative. His role as a mediator between God and the people is crucial. The Hebrew name "Moshe" is thought to mean "drawn out," reflecting his own rescue from the Nile and his mission to draw Israel out of Egypt. Moses' authority is divinely appointed, and his words here are not his own but a direct command from God, emphasizing the importance of obedience to divine instruction. This is what the LORD has commanded
The phrase underscores the divine origin of the instruction. "LORD" in Hebrew is "YHWH," the sacred, covenantal name of God, signifying His eternal presence and faithfulness. The use of "commanded" indicates a non-negotiable directive, reflecting God's sovereign authority. This command is not merely a suggestion but a divine ordinance meant to be followed precisely, highlighting the importance of obedience in the covenant relationship. Keep an omer of it
An "omer" is a unit of measure, approximately 2.3 liters or about 2 quarts. The instruction to keep an omer of manna serves as a tangible reminder of God's provision. The Hebrew word "omer" is related to the concept of measurement and sufficiency, symbolizing God's precise and adequate provision for His people. This act of keeping an omer is a physical manifestation of remembrance and gratitude. for the generations to come
This phrase emphasizes the importance of memory and tradition in the faith journey of the Israelites. The Hebrew concept of "dor" (generation) reflects a continuous line of descendants, underscoring the communal and enduring nature of God's covenant. The preservation of the manna is intended to be a perpetual testimony to future generations of God's faithfulness and provision, encouraging them to trust in Him. so that they may see
The act of seeing is significant in Hebrew thought, often associated with understanding and belief. The physical preservation of manna serves as a visual testimony to God's miraculous provision. This tangible evidence is meant to inspire faith and trust in God's ongoing care and to remind the Israelites of their dependence on Him. the bread I gave you to eat in the wilderness
The "bread" refers to manna, the miraculous sustenance provided by God during the Israelites' journey through the desert. The wilderness, or "midbar" in Hebrew, represents a place of testing and reliance on God. This phrase highlights God's provision in a place of desolation, reinforcing the theme of divine care and the necessity of faith in God's promises. when I brought you out of Egypt
This phrase recalls the Exodus, the foundational event of Israel's identity as God's chosen people. The act of bringing them out of Egypt is a demonstration of God's power and faithfulness. The Hebrew word "yatsa" (brought out) conveys a sense of deliverance and salvation, reminding the Israelites of their liberation from bondage and the beginning of their covenant relationship with God. This historical context serves as a continual reminder of God's redemptive work and His ongoing presence with His people. Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe leader of the Israelites, chosen by God to lead His people out of Egypt. He is the one who communicates God's commands to the people. 2. The LORD (Yahweh)The covenant name of God, who provides for the Israelites and commands them to preserve manna as a testimony for future generations. 3. The IsraelitesThe people of God who were delivered from slavery in Egypt and are now in the wilderness, relying on God's provision. 4. The WildernessThe desert area where the Israelites wandered for 40 years, a place of testing and reliance on God's provision. 5. MannaThe miraculous bread from heaven provided by God to sustain the Israelites in the wilderness. An omer of it was to be kept as a testimony. Teaching Points God's ProvisionRecognize that God provides for our needs, often in unexpected ways. Just as He provided manna, He provides for us today. Remembrance and TestimonyThe command to keep an omer of manna serves as a reminder of God's faithfulness. We should also remember and testify to God's work in our lives. Obedience to God's CommandsThe Israelites were instructed to follow God's commands regarding the manna. Obedience is crucial in our walk with God. Spiritual SustenanceManna symbolizes the spiritual nourishment we receive from God. We should seek sustenance from His Word and presence. Generational FaithfulnessThe preservation of manna was for future generations. We are called to pass on our faith and experiences of God's faithfulness to the next generation. Bible Study Questions 1. How does the preservation of manna serve as a testimony to God's provision in your own life? 2. In what ways can you ensure that future generations understand and appreciate God's faithfulness? 3. How does the concept of manna as spiritual sustenance challenge you to seek God daily? 4. What are some practical ways you can remember and testify to God's work in your life? 5. How does the connection between manna and Jesus as the "bread of life" deepen your understanding of God's provision? Connections to Other Scriptures Exodus 16:4-5Provides context for the giving of manna, showing God's provision and the test of obedience. Deuteronomy 8:3Reflects on the purpose of manna, teaching that man does not live by bread alone but by every word from God. John 6:31-35Jesus refers to Himself as the true bread from heaven, connecting the manna to His provision of eternal life. Hebrews 9:4Mentions the omer of manna as part of the contents of the Ark of the Covenant, symbolizing God's provision and faithfulness. People Aaron, Ephah, Israelites, MosesPlaces Canaan, Elim, Sin Desert, SinaiTopics Bread, Bringing, Caused, Charge, Commanded, Commandeth, Desert, Eat, Egypt, Fed, Fill, Forth, Future, Generations, Kept, Manna, Omer, Omerful, Omer-full, Order, Throughout, Waste, Wherewith, WildernessDictionary of Bible Themes Exodus 16:32 5616 measures, dry
6659 freedom, acts in OT Exodus 16:31-35 4418 bread
4474 manna Exodus 16:32-33 9130 future, the Library The Bread of God
'Then said the Lord unto Moses, Behold, I will rain bread from heaven for you; and the people shall go out and gather a certain rate every day, that I may prove them, whether they will walk in My law, or no. 5. And it shall come to pass, that on the sixth day they shall prepare that which they bring in; and it shall be twice as much as they gather daily. 6. And Moses and Aaron said unto all the children of Israel, At even, then ye shall know that the Lord hath brought you out from the land of Egypt: …
Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy ScriptureSeptember the Twenty-Eighth the Daily Manna
"I will rain bread from heaven for you." --EXODUS xvi. 11-18. And this gracious provision is made for people who are complaining, and who are sighing for the flesh-pots of Egypt! Our Lord can be patient with the impatient: He can be "kind to the unthankful." If it were easy to drive the Lord away I should have succeeded long ago. I have murmured, I have sulked, I have turned Him out of my thoughts, and "He stands at the door and knocks!" I yearn for "the flesh-pots," "He sends me manna," "Was …
John Henry Jowett—My Daily Meditation for the Circling Year Dining with a Pharisee. Sabbath Healing and Three Lessons Suggested by the Event.
(Probably Peræa.) ^C Luke XIV. 1-24. ^c 1 And it came to pass, when he went into the house of one of the rulers of the Pharisees on a sabbath to eat bread, that they were watching him. [The Pharisees were an unorganized party, hence their rulers were such not by office, but by influence. Those who were members of the Sanhedrin, or who were distinguished among the rabbis, might fitly be spoken of as rulers among them. The context favors the idea that Jesus was invited for the purpose of being …
J. W. McGarvey—The Four-Fold Gospel The Beauty and Glory of the Risen Body.
We have seen in the foregoing chapters that, in the Beatific Vision, the human soul sees, loves, and enjoys God, and that her essential happiness consists in that unfailing, blessed vision. But, although the blessedness she now enjoys is far greater than words can express, it is not yet integral or complete, and never will be, except when she is again clothed in her own body, beautified, and glorified after the likeness of her Saviour's body. However, although her happiness is not yet complete, you …
F. J. Boudreaux—The Happiness of Heaven Questions About the Nature and Perpetuity of the Seventh-Day Sabbath.
AND PROOF, THAT THE FIRST DAY OF THE WEEK IS THE TRUE CHRISTIAN SABBATH. BY JOHN BUNYAN. 'The Son of man is lord also of the Sabbath day.' London: Printed for Nath, Ponder, at the Peacock in the Poultry, 1685. EDITOR'S ADVERTISEMENT. All our inquiries into divine commands are required to be made personally, solemnly, prayerful. To 'prove all things,' and 'hold fast' and obey 'that which is good,' is a precept, equally binding upon the clown, as it is upon the philosopher. Satisfied from our observations …
John Bunyan—The Works of John Bunyan Volumes 1-3 Tithing
There are few subjects on which the Lord's own people are more astray than on the subject of giving. They profess to take the Bible as their own rule of faith and practice, and yet in the matter of Christian finance, the vast majority have utterly ignored its plain teachings and have tried every substitute the carnal mind could devise; therefore it is no wonder that the majority of Christian enterprises in the world today are handicapped and crippled through the lack of funds. Is our giving to be …
Arthur W. Pink—Tithing The Personality of Power.
A Personally Conducted Journey. Everyone enjoys the pleasure of travel; but nearly all shrink back from its tiresomeness and drudgery. The transportation companies are constantly scheming to overcome this disagreeable side for both pleasure and business travel. One of the popular ways of pleasure travel of late is by means of personally conducted tours. A party is formed, often by the railroad company, and is accompanied by a special agent to attend to all the business matters of the trip. A variation …
S.D. Gordon—Quiet Talks on Power Epistle xvii. To Felix, Bishop of Messana.
To Felix, Bishop of Messana. To our most reverend brother, the Bishop Felix, Gregory, servant of the servants of God [246] . Our Head, which is Christ, to this end has willed us to be His members, that through His large charity and faithfulness He might make us one body in Himself, to whom it befits us so to cling that, since without Him we can do nothing, through Him we may be enabled to be what we are called. From the citadel of the Head let nothing divide us, lest, if we refuse to be His members, …
Saint Gregory the Great—the Epistles of Saint Gregory the Great How Subjects and Prelates are to be Admonished.
(Admonition 5.) Differently to be admonished are subjects and prelates: the former that subjection crush them not, the latter that superior place elate them not: the former that they fail not to fulfil what is commanded them, the latter that they command not more to be fulfilled than is just: the former that they submit humbly, the latter that they preside temperately. For this, which may be understood also figuratively, is said to the former, Children, obey your parents in the Lord: but to …
Leo the Great—Writings of Leo the Great 1 to Pray is as it were to be on Speaking Terms with Me...
1. To pray is as it were to be on speaking terms with Me, and so by being in communion with and abiding in Me to become like Me. There is a kind of insect which feeds upon and lives among grass and green leaves and becomes like them in colour. Also the polar bear dwelling among the white snows has the same snowy whiteness, and the tiger of Bengal bears upon its skin the marks of the reeds among which it lives. So those, who by means of prayer abide in communion with Me partake, with the saints and …
Sadhu Sundar Singh—At The Master's Feet Appendix viii. Rabbinic Traditions About Elijah, the Forerunner of the Messiah
To complete the evidence, presented in the text, as to the essential difference between the teaching of the ancient Synagogue about the Forerunner of the Messiah' and the history and mission of John the Baptist, as described in the New Testaments, we subjoin a full, though condensed, account of the earlier Rabbinic traditions about Elijah. Opinions differ as to the descent and birthplace of Elijah. According to some, he was from the land of Gilead (Bemid. R. 14), and of the tribe of Gad (Tanch. on …
Alfred Edersheim—The Life and Times of Jesus the Messiah The Deity of the Holy Spirit.
In the preceding chapter we have seen clearly that the Holy Spirit is a Person. But what sort of a Person is He? Is He a finite person or an infinite person? Is He God? This question also is plainly answered in the Bible. There are in the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments five distinct and decisive lines of proof of the Deity of the Holy Spirit. I. Each of the four distinctively Divine attributes is ascribed to the Holy Spirit. What are the distinctively Divine attributes? Eternity, omnipresence, …
R. A. Torrey—The Person and Work of The Holy Spirit Exodus
The book of Exodus--so named in the Greek version from the march of Israel out of Egypt--opens upon a scene of oppression very different from the prosperity and triumph in which Genesis had closed. Israel is being cruelly crushed by the new dynasty which has arisen in Egypt (i.) and the story of the book is the story of her redemption. Ultimately it is Israel's God that is her redeemer, but He operates largely by human means; and the first step is the preparation of a deliverer, Moses, whose parentage, …
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