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.
On the sixth day, when they prepare what they bring in, it will be twice as much as what they gather on other days.
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
In the book of Exodus, the Israelites had recently escaped slavery in Egypt and were wandering in the wilderness, facing severe food shortages. God responded by miraculously providing manna from heaven each day as their daily bread, but He specifically instructed them to gather twice as much on the sixth day to prepare for the Sabbath, a holy day of rest that He had commanded. This preparation ensured the people would not gather food on the seventh day, emphasizing obedience to God's pattern of work and rest.
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