Exodus 16:17 - The children of Israel did so, and gathered some more, some less.

Generated Verse: Exodus 16:17

What does "Exodus 16:17" mean?


Exodus 16:17 describes the Israelites gathering manna, the miraculous food provided by God in the wilderness. The verse "The children of Israel did so, and gathered some more, some less," means:

Everyone gathered manna: The Israelites obeyed God's command to gather manna.
Varying amounts were collected: Some people gathered a larger amount of manna, while others gathered a smaller amount. This could have been due to factors like:
Effort: Some people might have worked harder or been more efficient in their gathering.
Physical ability: Children, the elderly, or those less physically capable might have gathered less.
Opportunity: Some may have found areas with more manna.

The next verse (Exodus 16:18) explains that despite the different amounts gathered, everyone ended up with enough, highlighting God's provision and the equality of their needs being met. Those who gathered more didn't have too much, and those who gathered less didn't lack.

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