Exodus 16:5 cpdv — But on the sixth day, let them prepare what they use for carrying, and let there be double what they were accustomed to…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"But on the sixth day, let them prepare what they use for carrying, and let there be double what they were accustomed to collect on a single day.” "

— Exodus 16:5, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Exodus 16 — Context

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And the entire congregation of the sons of Israel murmured against Moses and Aaron in the wilderness.

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And the sons of Israel said to them: “If only we had died by the hand of the Lord in the land of Egypt, when we sat around bowls of meat and ate bread until filled. Why have you led us away, into this desert, so that you might kill the entire multitude with famine?”

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Then the Lord said to Moses: “Behold, I will rain down bread from heaven for you. Let the people go out and collect what is sufficient for each day, so that I may test them, as to whether or not they will walk in my law.

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But on the sixth day, let them prepare what they use for carrying, and let there be double what they were accustomed to collect on a single day.”

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And Moses and Aaron said to the sons of Israel: “In the evening, you will know that the Lord has led you away from the land of Egypt.

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And in the morning, you will see the glory of the Lord. For he has heard your murmuring against the Lord. But as for us, truly what are we, that you would whisper against us?”

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And Moses said: “In the evening, the Lord will give you flesh to eat, and in the morning, bread in fullness. For he has heard your murmurings that you have murmured against him. For what are we? Your murmuring is not against us, but against the Lord.”

Exodus 16:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 16:5 say?
Exodus 16:5 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “But on the sixth day, let them prepare what they use for carrying, and let there be double what they were accustomed to collect on a single day.” ”
Where is Exodus 16:5 in the Bible?
Exodus 16:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 16, verse 5.
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 16:5.
What translation should I read Exodus 16:5 in?
Exodus 16:5 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 16:5?
Exodus 16:5 reads (CPDV): “But on the sixth day, let them prepare what they use for carrying, and let there be double what they were accustomed to collect on a single day.” ” 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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