Exodus 16:17
New International Version
The Israelites did as they were told; some gathered much, some little.

New Living Translation
So the people of Israel did as they were told. Some gathered a lot, some only a little.

English Standard Version
And the people of Israel did so. They gathered, some more, some less.

Berean Standard Bible
So the Israelites did this. Some gathered more, and some less.

King James Bible
And the children of Israel did so, and gathered, some more, some less.

New King James Version
Then the children of Israel did so and gathered, some more, some less.

New American Standard Bible
The sons of Israel did so, and some gathered much and some little.

NASB 1995
The sons of Israel did so, and some gathered much and some little.

NASB 1977
And the sons of Israel did so, and some gathered much and some little.

Legacy Standard Bible
And the sons of Israel did so; some gathered much and some little.

Amplified Bible
The Israelites did so, and some gathered much [of it] and some [only a] little.

Christian Standard Bible
So the Israelites did this. Some gathered a lot, some a little.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
So the Israelites did this. Some gathered a lot, some a little.

American Standard Version
And the children of Israel did so, and gathered some more, some less.

Contemporary English Version
They did as they were told. Some gathered more and some gathered less.

English Revised Version
And the children of Israel did so, and gathered some more, some less.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
So that is what the Israelites did. Some gathered more, some less.

Good News Translation
The Israelites did this, some gathering more, others less.

International Standard Version
The Israelis did this, some gathering much, some little.

Majority Standard Bible
So the Israelites did this. Some gathered more, and some less.

NET Bible
The Israelites did so, and they gathered--some more, some less.

New Heart English Bible
The children of Israel did so, and gathered some more, some less.

Webster's Bible Translation
And the children of Israel did so, and gathered, some more, some less.

World English Bible
The children of Israel did so, and some gathered more, some less.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And the sons of Israel do so, and they gather, he who is [gathering] much, and he who is [gathering] little;

Young's Literal Translation
And the sons of Israel do so, and they gather, he who is gathering much, and he who is gathering little;

Smith's Literal Translation
And the sons of Israel will do so, and they will gather this much, and this little.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the children of Israel did so: and they gathered, one more, another less.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And the sons of Israel did so. And they collected: some more, others less.

New American Bible
The Israelites did so. Some gathered a large and some a small amount.

New Revised Standard Version
The Israelites did so, some gathering more, some less.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And the children of Israel did so, and gathered, some more, some less.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And in this way the children of Israel did, and some gathered much, and some little.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And the children of Israel did so, and gathered some more, some less.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the children of Israel did so, and gathered some much and some less.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Manna and Quail from Heaven
16This 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.’ ” 17So the Israelites did this. Some gathered more, and some less. 18When they measured it by the omer, he who gathered much had no excess, and he who gathered little had no shortfall. Each one gathered as much as he needed to eat.…

Cross References
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.” ...

2 Corinthians 8:15
As it is written: “He who gathered much had no excess, and he who gathered little had no shortfall.”

Numbers 11:7-9
Now the manna resembled coriander seed, and its appearance was like that of gum resin. / The people walked around and gathered it, ground it on a handmill or crushed it in a mortar, then boiled it in a cooking pot or shaped it into cakes. It tasted like pastry baked with fine oil. / When the dew fell on the camp at night, the manna would fall with it.

Psalm 78:24-25
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.

Deuteronomy 8:3
He humbled you, and in your hunger He gave you manna to eat, which neither you nor your fathers had known, so that you might understand that man does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of the LORD.

Matthew 6:11
Give us this day our daily bread.

John 6:49-51
Your fathers ate the manna in the wilderness, yet they died. / This is the bread that comes down from heaven, so that anyone may eat of it and not die. / I am the living bread that came down from heaven. If anyone eats of this bread, he will live forever. And this bread, which I will give for the life of the world, is My flesh.”

Psalm 105:40
They asked, and He brought quail and satisfied them with the bread of heaven.

1 Corinthians 10:3
They all ate the same spiritual food

Numbers 11:4-6
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!”

Deuteronomy 8:16
He fed you in the wilderness with manna that your fathers had not known, in order to humble you and test you, so that in the end He might cause you to prosper.

John 6:58
This is the bread that came down from heaven. Unlike your fathers, who ate the manna and died, the one who eats this bread will live forever.”

Revelation 2:17
He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To the one who overcomes, I will give the hidden manna. I will also give him a white stone inscribed with a new name, known only to the one who receives it.

Hebrews 9:4
containing the golden altar of incense and the gold-covered ark of the covenant. Inside the ark were the gold jar of manna, Aaron’s staff that had budded, and the stone tablets of the covenant.


Treasury of Scripture

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Exodus 16
1. The Israelites come to Sin, and murmur for want of bread
4. 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














So the Israelites did this.
This phrase indicates obedience to God's command regarding the collection of manna. The Israelites' compliance reflects their reliance on divine provision during their wilderness journey. This act of gathering manna was a test of faith and obedience, as God provided specific instructions on how much to gather and when. The Israelites' actions here can be seen as a precursor to the New Testament teaching of living by faith and trusting in God's daily provision, as seen in Matthew 6:11, "Give us this day our daily bread."

Some gathered more,
This part of the verse highlights the varying needs and responses among the Israelites. The gathering of more manna could reflect larger family sizes or greater appetites, but it also serves as a reminder of God's abundant provision. The act of gathering more than needed was addressed by God, as any excess would spoil, teaching the Israelites to trust in God's daily provision rather than hoarding resources. This principle is echoed in 2 Corinthians 8:15, which references the manna story to illustrate the importance of equality and sharing within the Christian community.

and some less.
This phrase indicates that some Israelites gathered less manna, possibly due to smaller family sizes or lesser needs. It underscores the sufficiency of God's provision, as everyone had enough according to their needs. This reflects the biblical principle of contentment and reliance on God's provision, as seen in Philippians 4:19, "And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus." The gathering of less also emphasizes the communal aspect of the Israelites' journey, where resources were shared to ensure that no one lacked what they needed.

Persons / Places / Events
1. The Israelites
The descendants of Jacob, also known as the children of Israel, who were delivered from slavery in Egypt and were journeying through the wilderness to the Promised Land.

2. Moses
The leader chosen by God to deliver the Israelites from Egypt and guide them through the wilderness. He communicated God's instructions regarding the gathering of manna.

3. The Wilderness of Sin
The geographical location where the Israelites camped and where God provided manna from heaven as sustenance.

4. Manna
The miraculous bread from heaven provided by God to sustain the Israelites during their journey through the wilderness.

5. God's Provision
The event of God providing manna daily, demonstrating His faithfulness and care for His people.
Teaching Points
Obedience to God's Instructions
The Israelites' gathering of manna as instructed highlights the importance of obedience to God's commands. In our lives, we are called to trust and follow God's guidance, even when it may not make sense to us.

God's Daily Provision
Just as God provided manna daily, He provides for our needs each day. We are encouraged to rely on Him for our daily sustenance, both physical and spiritual.

Contentment and Trust
The varying amounts gathered by the Israelites remind us to be content with what God provides. Trusting in His provision means believing that He knows what is best for us.

Community and Sharing
The principle of gathering "some more, some less" teaches us about the importance of community and sharing resources. In the body of Christ, we are called to support one another and ensure that everyone's needs are met.Verse 17. - The children of Israel did so The Israelites set themselves to obey Moses, and gathered what they supposed to be about an omer; but, as a matter of course, some of them exceeded the amount, while others fell short of it. There was no wilful disobedience thus far.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
So the Israelites
בְּנֵ֣י (bə·nê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

did
וַיַּעֲשׂוּ־ (way·ya·‘ă·śū-)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 6213: To do, make

this.
כֵ֖ן (ḵên)
Adverb
Strong's 3651: So -- thus

Some gathered
וַֽיִּלְקְט֔וּ (way·yil·qə·ṭū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 3950: To pick up, to gather, to glean

more,
הַמַּרְבֶּ֖ה (ham·mar·beh)
Article | Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 7235: To be or become much, many or great

and some less.
וְהַמַּמְעִֽיט׃ (wə·ham·mam·‘îṭ)
Conjunctive waw, Article | Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 4591: To pare off, lessen, in, to be, small, few


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