KJV ORIGINAL
And it shall come to pass, that on the sixth day they shall prepare that which they bring in; and it shall be twice as much as they gather daily.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
On the sixth day, when they prepare what they bring in, it will be twice as much as what they gather on other days.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is telling the Israelites that on the sixth day they will gather double the amount of manna to prepare for the Sabbath rest.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes during the Israelites' wilderness journey after leaving Egypt, when God provided manna (bread from heaven) to feed them daily. God was establishing the pattern of the Sabbath rest by providing double portions on the sixth day so the people wouldn't need to gather food on the seventh day. This was both a test of their obedience and a gift of rest.
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