Exodus 16:9 bbe — And Moses said to Aaron, Say to all the people of Israel, Come near before the Lord for he has given ear to your outcry.

Bible in Basic English

"And Moses said to Aaron, Say to all the people of Israel, Come near before the Lord for he has given ear to your outcry."

— Exodus 16:9, Bible in Basic English

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Exodus 16 — Context

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And Moses and Aaron said to all the children of Israel, This evening it will be clear to you that it is the Lord who has taken you out of the land of Egypt:

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And in the morning you will see the glory of the Lord; for your angry words against the Lord have come to his ears: and what are we that you are crying out against us?

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And Moses said, The Lord will give you meat for your food at evening, and in the morning bread in full measure; for your outcry against the Lord has come to his ears: for what are we? your outcry is not against us but against the Lord.

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And Moses said to Aaron, Say to all the people of Israel, Come near before the Lord for he has given ear to your outcry.

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And while Aaron was talking to the children of Israel, their eyes were turned in the direction of the waste land, and they saw the glory of the Lord shining in the cloud.

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And the Lord said to Moses,

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The outcry of the children of Israel has come to my ears: say to them now, At nightfall you will have meat for your food, and in the morning bread in full measure; and you will see that I am the Lord your God.

Exodus 16:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 16:9 say?
Exodus 16:9 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And Moses said to Aaron, Say to all the people of Israel, Come near before the Lord for he has given ear to your outcry.”
Where is Exodus 16:9 in the Bible?
Exodus 16:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 16, verse 9.
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 16:9.
What translation should I read Exodus 16:9 in?
Exodus 16:9 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 16:9?
Exodus 16:9 reads (BBE): “And Moses said to Aaron, Say to all the people of Israel, Come near before the Lord for he has given ear to your outcry.” 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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