Exodus 16:36 nasb — (Now an omer is a tenth of an ephah.)

Exodus 16:36 in the NASB reads: “(Now an omer is a tenth of an ephah.)”

Exodus 16:36 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 16, verse 36.

Exodus is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.

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.

Exodus explores themes including Deliverance, Covenant, Law, God's Presence, Worship, Redemption. These themes shape the meaning and context of Exodus 16:36.

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Exodus 16:36 reads (NASB): “(Now an omer is a tenth of an ephah.)” 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.