Exodus 16:21 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And they gathered it every morning, every man according to his eating: and when the sun waxed hot, it melted.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

They collected the manna every morning, each person gathering just what they needed to eat. When the sun grew hot, any leftover manna melted away.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God provided daily bread that had to be gathered fresh each morning before it disappeared in the heat.

📚 Historical Context

This occurred during the Israelites' 40-year journey through the wilderness after escaping slavery in Egypt. God miraculously provided manna (a bread-like substance) that appeared on the ground each morning to feed the entire nation. The manna's perishable nature taught the people to depend on God's daily provision rather than hoarding or trying to be self-sufficient.

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