Exodus 16:17 kjv — And the children of Israel did so, and gathered, some more, some less.

King James Version

"And the children of Israel did so, and gathered, some more, some less."

— Exodus 16:17, King James Version

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Exodus 16 — Context

14

And when the dew that lay was gone up, behold, upon the face of the wilderness there lay a small round thing, as small as the hoar frost on the ground.

15

And when the children of Israel saw it, they said one to another, It is manna: for they wist not what it was. And Moses said unto them, This is the bread which the Lord hath given you to eat.

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

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And when they did mete it with an omer, he that gathered much had nothing over, and he that gathered little had no lack; they gathered every man according to his eating.

19

And Moses said, Let no man leave of it till the morning.

20

Notwithstanding they hearkened not unto Moses; but some of them left of it until the morning, and it bred worms, and stank: and Moses was wroth with them.

Exodus 16:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 16:17 say?
Exodus 16:17 in the King James Version reads: “And the children of Israel did so, and gathered, some more, some less.”
Where is Exodus 16:17 in the Bible?
Exodus 16:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 16, verse 17.
Who wrote Exodus?
Exodus is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Exodus about?
Exodus tells of Israel's deliverance from slavery in Egypt and the giving of the Law at Mount Sinai. Through the plagues, the Passover, the crossing of the Red Sea, and the covenant at Sinai, God reveals himself as Redeemer and comes to dwell among his people in the tabernacle.
What are the major themes of Exodus?
Exodus explores themes including Deliverance, Covenant, Law, God's Presence, Worship, Redemption. These themes shape the meaning and context of Exodus 16:17.
What translation should I read Exodus 16:17 in?
Exodus 16:17 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Exodus 16:17?
Exodus 16:17 reads (KJV): “And the children of Israel did so, and gathered, some more, some less.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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