Exodus 16:33 net — Moses said to Aaron,“Take a jar and put in it an omer full of manna, and place it before the LORD to be kept for genera…

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"Moses said to Aaron,“Take a jar and put in it an omer full of manna, and place it before the LORD to be kept for generations to come.”"

— Exodus 16:33, NET Bible

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Exodus 16 — Context

30

So the people rested on the seventh day.

31

The house of Israel called its name“manna.” It was like coriander seed and was white, and it tasted like wafers with honey.

32

Moses said,“This is what the LORD has commanded:‘Fill an omer with it to be kept for generations to come, so that they may see the food I fed you in the wilderness when I brought you out from the land of Egypt.’”

33

Moses said to Aaron,“Take a jar and put in it an omer full of manna, and place it before the LORD to be kept for generations to come.”

34

Just as the LORD commanded Moses, so Aaron placed it before the Testimony for safekeeping.

35

Now the Israelites ate manna forty years, until they came to a land that was inhabited; they ate manna until they came to the border of the land of Canaan.

36

(Now an omer is one tenth of an ephah.)

Exodus 16:33 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 16:33 say?
Exodus 16:33 in the NET Bible reads: “Moses said to Aaron,“Take a jar and put in it an omer full of manna, and place it before the LORD to be kept for generations to come.””
Where is Exodus 16:33 in the Bible?
Exodus 16:33 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 16, verse 33.
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 16:33.
What translation should I read Exodus 16:33 in?
Exodus 16:33 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 16:33?
Exodus 16:33 reads (NET): “Moses said to Aaron,“Take a jar and put in it an omer full of manna, and place it before the LORD to be kept for generations to come.”” 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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