And they laid it up till the morning, as Moses bade: and it did not stink, neither was there any worm therein.
So they saved it until morning, just as Moses had told them to do. And it didn't spoil or get worms in it.
The writer is showing that when the Israelites obeyed God's instructions about storing the manna, it miraculously stayed fresh instead of spoiling like it normally would.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Exodus, the Israelites had recently escaped slavery in Egypt and were wandering in the wilderness, where God miraculously provided manna, a bread-like substance, as their daily food. Moses instructed them to gather double the amount on the sixth day and store it for the Sabbath, the seventh day of rest, to teach them dependence on God's timing and provision. When they obeyed, the manna remained fresh without spoiling, illustrating God's supernatural care and the importance of following His commands.
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