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Exodus 16:15

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And when the children of Israel saw it, they said one to another, It is manna: for they wist not what it was. And Moses said unto them, This is the bread which the LORD hath given you to eat.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

When the Israelites saw it, they said to each other, 'What is it?' because they didn't know what it was. Moses told them, 'This is the bread that the LORD has given you to eat.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God provided mysterious bread called manna to feed the Israelites when they didn't know what it was or where their next meal would come from.

📚 Historical Context

The Israelites had recently escaped from slavery in Egypt and were wandering in the wilderness, facing severe hunger and grumbling against Moses and God. In response, God miraculously provided manna, a mysterious bread-like substance that appeared each morning, to sustain them during their journey. This event highlighted God's covenant faithfulness and His role as the provider for His people as they headed toward the Promised Land.

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