Exodus 16:27 kjv — And it came to pass, that there went out some of the people on the seventh day for to gather, and they found none.

King James Version

"And it came to pass, that there went out some of the people on the seventh day for to gather, and they found none."

— Exodus 16:27, King James Version

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Exodus 16 — Context

24

And they laid it up till the morning, as Moses bade: and it did not stink, neither was there any worm therein.

25

And Moses said, Eat that to day; for to day is a sabbath unto the Lord: to day ye shall not find it in the field.

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Six days ye shall gather it; but on the seventh day, which is the sabbath, in it there shall be none.

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And it came to pass, that there went out some of the people on the seventh day for to gather, and they found none.

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And the Lord said unto Moses, How long refuse ye to keep my commandments and my laws?

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See, for that the Lord hath given you the sabbath, therefore he giveth you on the sixth day the bread of two days; abide ye every man in his place, let no man go out of his place on the seventh day.

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So the people rested on the seventh day.

Exodus 16:27 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 16:27 say?
Exodus 16:27 in the King James Version reads: “And it came to pass, that there went out some of the people on the seventh day for to gather, and they found none.”
Where is Exodus 16:27 in the Bible?
Exodus 16:27 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 16, verse 27.
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 16:27.
What translation should I read Exodus 16:27 in?
Exodus 16:27 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 16:27?
Exodus 16:27 reads (KJV): “And it came to pass, that there went out some of the people on the seventh day for to gather, and they found none.” 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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