Exodus 16:26 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Six days ye shall gather it; but on the seventh day, which is the sabbath, in it there shall be none.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

For six days you should gather it, but on the seventh day, which is the Sabbath, there won't be any.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God is telling the Israelites they can collect manna for six days, but none will appear on the Sabbath day of rest.

📚 Historical Context

This instruction came while the Israelites wandered in the wilderness after escaping Egypt, when God miraculously provided manna (bread from heaven) to feed them daily. God was establishing the pattern of the Sabbath - a day of rest - even in their wilderness experience. This was part of teaching them to trust His provision and honor the rhythm of work and rest He intended for His people.

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And if the people of the land bring goods or any food on the Sabbath day to sell, we will not buy anything from them on the Sabbath or on any holy day. We will also observe the seventh year by letting our land rest, and we will cancel every debt.

Exodus 16:29

Look, the LORD has given you the sabbath day of rest, so he provides you with enough bread on the sixth day to last for two days. Everyone should stay where they are—no one should leave their place on the seventh day.

Exodus 20:10

But the seventh day is the Sabbath that belongs to the Lord your God. On that day, you must not do any work—not you, your sons, your daughters, your servants, your animals, or even the foreigners living in your community.

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