Exodus 16:18
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Exodus 16:18 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Exodus 16:18 is a verse from the book of Exodus in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And when they did mete it with an omer, he that gathered much had nothing over, and he that gathered little had no lack;..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Exodus 16:18 — KJV
“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.”
— Exodus 16:18 (KJV)
Exodus 16:18 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 16:18
“As it is written, He that had gathered much had nothing over; and he that had gathered little had no lack.”
Shares key themes with Exodus 16:18: gathered, much, nothing
“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 16:18: little, every, according
“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”
Shares key themes with Exodus 16:18: omer, every, according
“And they gathered it every morning, every man according to his eating: and when the sun waxed hot, it melted.”
Shares key themes with Exodus 16:18: gathered, every, according
“And he commanded the steward of his house, saying, Fill the men's sacks with food, as much as they can carry, and put every man's money in his sack's mouth. the steward...: Heb. him that was over his house”
Shares key themes with Exodus 16:18: much, over, every
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