Exodus 16:24 net — So they put it aside until the morning, just as Moses had commanded, and it did not stink, nor were there any worms in…

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"So they put it aside until the morning, just as Moses had commanded, and it did not stink, nor were there any worms in it."

— Exodus 16:24, NET Bible

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Exodus 16 — Context

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So they gathered it each morning, each person according to what he could eat, and when the sun got hot, it would melt.

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And on the sixth day they gathered twice as much food, two omers per person; and all the leaders of the community came and told Moses.

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He said to them,“This is what the LORD has said:‘Tomorrow is a time of cessation from work, a holy Sabbath to the LORD. Whatever you want to bake, bake today; whatever you want to boil, boil today; whatever is left put aside for yourselves to be kept until morning.’”

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So they put it aside until the morning, just as Moses had commanded, and it did not stink, nor were there any worms in it.

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Moses said,“Eat it today, for today is a Sabbath to the LORD; today you will not find it in the area.

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Six days you will gather it, but on the seventh day, the Sabbath, there will not be any.”

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On the seventh day some of the people went out to gather it, but they found nothing.

Exodus 16:24 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Exodus 16:24 say?
Exodus 16:24 in the NET Bible reads: “So they put it aside until the morning, just as Moses had commanded, and it did not stink, nor were there any worms in it.”
Where is Exodus 16:24 in the Bible?
Exodus 16:24 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 16, verse 24.
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 16:24.
What translation should I read Exodus 16:24 in?
Exodus 16:24 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 16:24?
Exodus 16:24 reads (NET): “So they put it aside until the morning, just as Moses had commanded, and it did not stink, nor were there any worms in it.” 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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