Exodus 16:26 cpdv — Gather for six days. But on the seventh day, it is the Sabbath of the Lord, for which reason it will not be found.”

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Gather for six days. But on the seventh day, it is the Sabbath of the Lord, for which reason it will not be found.” "

— Exodus 16:26, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Exodus 16 — Context

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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.

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Gather for six days. But on the seventh day, it is the Sabbath of the Lord, for which reason it will not be found.”

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And the seventh day arrived. And some of the people, going out to collect it, did not find it.

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Then the Lord said to Moses: “How long will you be unwilling to keep my commandments and my law?

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See how the Lord has given you the Sabbath, and, because of this, on the sixth day he distributes to you a double portion. Let each one remain with his own, and let no one go forth from his place on the seventh day.”

Exodus 16:26 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 16:26 say?
Exodus 16:26 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Gather for six days. But on the seventh day, it is the Sabbath of the Lord, for which reason it will not be found.” ”
Where is Exodus 16:26 in the Bible?
Exodus 16:26 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 16, verse 26.
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 16:26.
What translation should I read Exodus 16:26 in?
Exodus 16:26 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 16:26?
Exodus 16:26 reads (CPDV): “Gather for six days. But on the seventh day, it is the Sabbath of the Lord, for which reason it will not be found.” ” 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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