And Moses said, Eat that to day; for to day is a sabbath unto the LORD: to day ye shall not find it in the field.
Moses said, 'Eat what you have today, because today is the Sabbath dedicated to the LORD. You won't find any manna in the field today.'
Moses is telling the Israelites to eat the food they gathered yesterday because God doesn't provide manna on the Sabbath day of rest.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Exodus, the Israelites were wandering in the desert after their escape from slavery in Egypt, and God provided manna as daily food to sustain them during their journey. God specifically commanded them to gather extra manna on the sixth day because none would appear on the seventh day, which He designated as the Sabbath for rest, mirroring His own rest after creation. This event served as a practical lesson for the Israelites to trust in God's provision and obey His laws of rhythm in work and rest.
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