Exodus 16:2 cpdv — And the entire congregation of the sons of Israel murmured against Moses and Aaron in the wilderness.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And the entire congregation of the sons of Israel murmured against Moses and Aaron in the wilderness. "

— Exodus 16:2, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Exodus 16 — Context

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And they set out from Elim. And the entire multitude of the sons of Israel arrived at the desert of Sin, which is between Elim and Sinai, on the fifteenth day of the second month, after they departed from the land of Egypt.

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And the entire congregation of the sons of Israel murmured against Moses and Aaron in the wilderness.

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And the sons of Israel said to them: “If only we had died by the hand of the Lord in the land of Egypt, when we sat around bowls of meat and ate bread until filled. Why have you led us away, into this desert, so that you might kill the entire multitude with famine?”

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Then the Lord said to Moses: “Behold, I will rain down bread from heaven for you. Let the people go out and collect what is sufficient for each day, so that I may test them, as to whether or not they will walk in my law.

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But on the sixth day, let them prepare what they use for carrying, and let there be double what they were accustomed to collect on a single day.”

Exodus 16:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 16:2 say?
Exodus 16:2 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And the entire congregation of the sons of Israel murmured against Moses and Aaron in the wilderness. ”
Where is Exodus 16:2 in the Bible?
Exodus 16:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 16, verse 2.
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 16:2.
What translation should I read Exodus 16:2 in?
Exodus 16:2 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 16:2?
Exodus 16:2 reads (CPDV): “And the entire congregation of the sons of Israel murmured against Moses and Aaron in the wilderness. ” 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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