Exodus 16:4 · KJV

"Then said the LORD unto Moses, Behold, I will rain bread from heaven for you; and the people shall go out and gather a certain rate every day, that I may prove them, whether they will walk in my law, or no."

King James Version

Passage Context

²And the whole congregation of the children of Israel murmured against Moses and Aaron in the wilderness:

³And the children of Israel said unto them, Would to God we had died by the hand of the LORD in the land of Egypt, when we sat by the flesh pots, and when we did eat bread to the full; for ye have brought us forth into this wilderness, to kill this whole assembly with hunger.

⁴Then said the LORD unto Moses, Behold, I will rain bread from heaven for you; and the people shall go out and gather a certain rate every day, that I may prove them, whether they will walk in my law, or no.

⁵And it shall come to pass, that on the sixth day they shall prepare that which they bring in; and it shall be twice as much as they gather daily.

⁶And Moses and Aaron said unto all the children of Israel, At even, then ye shall know that the LORD hath brought you out from the land of Egypt:

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Reflection Questions

How do you see God's provision in your life?

What does it mean to walk in God's law for you?

When have you experienced a test of faith?

Life Application

obedience

Commit to following God's guidance in your daily decisions.

trust

Trust that God will provide for your needs as you seek to follow Him.

People in This Verse

MosesBoth

A central figure in the Old Testament, Moses led the Israelites out of Egypt and received the Ten Commandments. He is known for his close relationship with God and his role as a prophet.

First appearance: Exodus 2:1

Connection to Jesus

gospel theme

God's provision of manna points to Jesus as the Bread of Life, who sustains and nourishes believers spiritually.

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