Exodus 16:16

This is the thing which the LORD hath commanded, Gather of it every man according to his eating, an omer for every man, according to the number of your persons; take ye every man for them which are in his tents.

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Other Translations for Exodus 16:16

BSB
This is what the LORD has commanded: 'Each one is to gather as much as he needs. You may take an omer for each person in your tent.'"
AKJV
This is the thing which the LORD has commanded, Gather of it every man according to his eating, an omer for every man, according to the number of your persons; take you every man for them which are in his tents.
CPDV
This is the word that the Lord has instructed. Let each one collect as much of it as is sufficient to eat. One omer for each head. According to the number of your souls which live in a tent, so will you take of it."
ERV
This is the thing which the LORD hath commanded, Gather ye of it every man according to his eating; an omer a head, according to the number of your persons, shall ye take it, every man for them which are in his tent.
NHEB
This is the thing which the LORD has commanded: "Gather of it everyone according to his eating; an omer a head, according to the number of your persons, you shall take it, every man for those who are in his tent."
SMT
This the word which Jehovah commanded, Gather ye from it, each according to the mouth of his eating: an omer for the head from the numbering of your souls, ye shall take each for those in his tent.

Commentary for Exodus 16:16

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Overview of Exodus 16:16
Summary
Instructions given for gathering food daily
Place
Wilderness
Event
God commands gathering procedure
Estimated Time Period
c. 1290 BC
Category
Law