Exodus 16:22 cpdv — But on the sixth day, they collected a double portion, that is, two omers for each man. Then all the leaders among the…

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"But on the sixth day, they collected a double portion, that is, two omers for each man. Then all the leaders among the multitude came, and they discoursed with Moses. "

— Exodus 16:22, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Exodus 16 — Context

19

And Moses said to them, “Let no one leave any of it behind until morning.”

20

And they did not listen to him, but they left some of it behind until morning, and it began to swarm with worms, and it putrefied. And Moses became angry against them.

21

Then each one collected, in the morning, as much as would be sufficient to eat. And after the sun became hot, it melted.

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But on the sixth day, they collected a double portion, that is, two omers for each man. Then all the leaders among the multitude came, and they discoursed with Moses.

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And he said to them: “This is what the Lord has spoken: Tomorrow, the rest day of the Sabbath, has been sanctified to the Lord. Whatever would be done, do it now. And whatever would be cooked, cook it now. Then anything that will have been left over, store it until morning.”

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And they did just as Moses had instructed, and it did not putrefy, nor were there any worms found in it.

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And Moses said: “Eat it today, because it is the Sabbath of the Lord. Today it will not be found in the field.

Exodus 16:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 16:22 say?
Exodus 16:22 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “But on the sixth day, they collected a double portion, that is, two omers for each man. Then all the leaders among the multitude came, and they discoursed with Moses. ”
Where is Exodus 16:22 in the Bible?
Exodus 16:22 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 16, verse 22.
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 16:22.
What translation should I read Exodus 16:22 in?
Exodus 16:22 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 16:22?
Exodus 16:22 reads (CPDV): “But on the sixth day, they collected a double portion, that is, two omers for each man. Then all the leaders among the multitude came, and they discoursed with Moses. ” 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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