Exodus 16:18 nasb — When they measured it with an omer, he who had gathered much had no excess, and he who had gathered little had no lack;…

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"When they measured it with an omer, he who had gathered much had no excess, and he who had gathered little had no lack; every man gathered as much as he should eat."

— Exodus 16:18, NASB

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Exodus 16 — Context

15

When the sons of Israel saw it, they said to one another, "What is it?" For they did not know what it was. And Moses said to them, "It is the bread which the LORD has given you to eat.

16

"This is what the LORD has commanded, 'Gather of it every man as much as he should eat; you shall take an omer apiece according to the number of persons each of you has in his tent.'"

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

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When they measured it with an omer, he who had gathered much had no excess, and he who had gathered little had no lack; every man gathered as much as he should eat.

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Moses said to them, "Let no man leave any of it until morning."

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But they did not listen to Moses, and some left part of it until morning, and it bred worms and became foul; and Moses was angry with them.

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They gathered it morning by morning, every man as much as he should eat; but when the sun grew hot, it would melt.

Exodus 16:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 16:18 say?
Exodus 16:18 in the NASB reads: “When they measured it with an omer, he who had gathered much had no excess, and he who had gathered little had no lack; every man gathered as much as he should eat.”
Where is Exodus 16:18 in the Bible?
Exodus 16:18 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 16, verse 18.
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 16:18.
What translation should I read Exodus 16:18 in?
Exodus 16:18 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 16:18?
Exodus 16:18 reads (NASB): “When they measured it with an omer, he who had gathered much had no excess, and he who had gathered little had no lack; every man gathered as much as he should eat.” 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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