Exodus 16:25 bbe — And Moses said, Make your meal today of what you have, for this day is a Sabbath to the Lord: today you will not get an…

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"And Moses said, Make your meal today of what you have, for this day is a Sabbath to the Lord: today you will not get any in the fields."

— Exodus 16:25, Bible in Basic English

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Exodus 16 — Context

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And on the sixth day they took up twice as much of the bread, two omers for every person: and all the rulers of the people gave Moses word of it.

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And he said, This is what the Lord has said, Tomorrow is a day of rest, a holy Sabbath to the Lord: what has to be cooked may be cooked; and what is over, put on one side to be kept till the morning.

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And they kept it till the morning as Moses had said: and no smell came from it, and it had no worms.

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And Moses said, Make your meal today of what you have, for this day is a Sabbath to the Lord: today you will not get any in the fields.

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For six days you will get it, but on the seventh day, the Sabbath, there will not be any.

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But still on the seventh day some of the people went out to get it, and there was not any.

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And the Lord said to Moses, How long will you go against my orders and my laws?

Exodus 16:25 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 16:25 say?
Exodus 16:25 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And Moses said, Make your meal today of what you have, for this day is a Sabbath to the Lord: today you will not get any in the fields.”
Where is Exodus 16:25 in the Bible?
Exodus 16:25 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 16, verse 25.
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 16:25.
What translation should I read Exodus 16:25 in?
Exodus 16:25 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 16:25?
Exodus 16:25 reads (BBE): “And Moses said, Make your meal today of what you have, for this day is a Sabbath to the Lord: today you will not get any in the fields.” 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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