Exodus 16:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Exodus 16:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Exodus 16:16 is a verse from the book of Exodus in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "This is the thing which the LORD hath commanded, Gather of it every man according to his eating, an omer for every man, ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Exodus 16:16 — KJV
“This is the thing which the LORD hath commanded, Gather of it every man according to his eating, an omer for every man, according to the number of your persons; take ye every man for them which are in his tents. for every...: Heb. by the poll, or, head persons: Heb. souls”
— Exodus 16:16 (KJV)
Exodus 16:16 in Context — About the Book of Exodus
Exodus tells the defining rescue story of the Old Testament: God hears the cry of enslaved Israel, breaks Pharaoh's grip through ten plagues, parts the Red Sea, and meets His people at Sinai. It reveals God as deliverer, covenant-maker, and the One who dwells among His people.
Cross-References for Exodus 16:16
“And if the household be too little for the lamb, let him and his neighbour next unto his house take it according to the number of the souls; every man according to his eating shall make your count for the lamb.”
Shares key themes with Exodus 16:16: every, according, eating
“And when they did mete it with an omer, he that gathered much had nothing over, and he that gathered little had no lack; they gathered every man according to his eating.”
Shares key themes with Exodus 16:16: thing, gather, every
“And the LORD God commanded the man, saying, Of every tree of the garden thou mayest freely eat: thou...: Heb. eating thou shalt eat”
Shares key themes with Exodus 16:16: lord, commanded, every
“If a soul sin, and commit a trespass against the LORD, and lie unto his neighbour in that which was delivered him to keep, or in fellowship, or in a thing taken away by violence, or hath deceived his neighbour; in fellowship: or, in dealing fellowship: Heb. putting of the hand”
Shares key themes with Exodus 16:16: thing, lord, hath
“And Moses numbered them according to the word of the LORD, as he was commanded. word: Heb. mouth”
Shares key themes with Exodus 16:16: lord, commanded, according
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