Exodus 16:31 nasb — The house of Israel named it manna, and it was like coriander seed, white, and its taste was like wafers with honey.

NASB

"The house of Israel named it manna, and it was like coriander seed, white, and its taste was like wafers with honey."

— Exodus 16:31, NASB

Read in Another Translation

5 of 21 translations

Exodus 16:31 in Other Translations

7 versions All translations

Exodus 16 — Context

28

Then the LORD said to Moses, "How long do you refuse to keep My commandments and My instructions?

29

"See, the LORD has given you the sabbath; therefore He gives you bread for two days on the sixth day. Remain every man in his place; let no man go out of his place on the seventh day."

30

So the people rested on the seventh day.

31

The house of Israel named it manna, and it was like coriander seed, white, and its taste was like wafers with honey.

32

Then Moses said, "This is what the LORD has commanded, 'Let an omerful of it be kept throughout your generations, that they may see the bread that I fed you in the wilderness, when I brought you out of the land of Egypt.'"

33

Moses said to Aaron, "Take a jar and put an omerful of manna in it, and place it before the LORD to be kept throughout your generations."

34

As the LORD commanded Moses, so Aaron placed it before the Testimony, to be kept.

Exodus 16:31 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Exodus 16:31 say?
Exodus 16:31 in the NASB reads: “The house of Israel named it manna, and it was like coriander seed, white, and its taste was like wafers with honey.”
Where is Exodus 16:31 in the Bible?
Exodus 16:31 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 16, verse 31.
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 16:31.
What translation should I read Exodus 16:31 in?
Exodus 16:31 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 16:31?
Exodus 16:31 reads (NASB): “The house of Israel named it manna, and it was like coriander seed, white, and its taste was like wafers with honey.” 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.
GodsGoodBook logo

GodsGoodBook

Making God's Word accessible to everyone

Experience the Bible like never before with multiple translations, powerful search tools, and features to make God's Word personal to you. Completely free, forever.

Features

15+ Bible Translations
Powerful Search Tools
Highlight & Annotate
Share Verses
100% Free Forever
© 2025 GodsGoodBookVersion 1.8.2