Exodus 16:11
New International Version
The LORD said to Moses,

New Living Translation
Then the LORD said to Moses,

English Standard Version
And the LORD said to Moses,

Berean Standard Bible
Then the LORD said to Moses,

King James Bible
And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,

New King James Version
And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

New American Standard Bible
And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

NASB 1995
And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

NASB 1977
And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

Legacy Standard Bible
And Yahweh spoke to Moses, saying,

Amplified Bible
Then the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

Christian Standard Bible
The LORD spoke to Moses,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The LORD spoke to Moses, “

American Standard Version
And Jehovah spake unto Moses, saying,

Contemporary English Version
The LORD said to Moses,

English Revised Version
And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The LORD said to Moses,

Good News Translation
The LORD said to Moses,

International Standard Version
The LORD told Moses,

Majority Standard Bible
Then the LORD said to Moses,

NET Bible
and the LORD spoke to Moses:

New Heart English Bible
The LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

Webster's Bible Translation
And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

World English Bible
Yahweh spoke to Moses, saying,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And YHWH speaks to Moses, saying,

Young's Literal Translation
And Jehovah speaketh unto Moses, saying,

Smith's Literal Translation
And Jehovah will speak to Moses, saying,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying:

Catholic Public Domain Version
Then the Lord spoke to Moses, saying:

New American Bible
The LORD said to Moses:

New Revised Standard Version
The LORD spoke to Moses and said,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Then the LORD spoke to Moses, saying.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And LORD JEHOVAH said to Moshe,
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And the LORD spoke unto Moses, saying:

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Manna and Quail from Heaven
10And as Aaron was speaking to the whole congregation of Israel, they looked toward the desert, and there in a cloud the glory of the LORD appeared. 11Then the LORD said to Moses, 12“I have heard the grumbling of the Israelites. Tell them, ‘At twilight you will eat meat, and in the morning you will be filled with bread. Then you will know that I am the LORD your God.’ ”…

Cross References
John 6:31-35
Our fathers ate the manna in the wilderness, as it is written: ‘He gave them bread from heaven to eat.’” / Jesus said to them, “Truly, truly, I tell you, it was not Moses who gave you the bread from heaven, but it is My Father who gives you the true bread from heaven. / For the bread of God is He who comes down from heaven and gives life to the world.” ...

Psalm 78:23-25
Yet He commanded the clouds above and opened the doors of the heavens. / He rained down manna for them to eat; He gave them grain from heaven. / Man ate the bread of angels; He sent them food in abundance.

Nehemiah 9:20
You gave Your good Spirit to instruct them. You did not withhold Your manna from their mouths, and You gave them water for their thirst.

Numbers 11:4-9
Meanwhile, the rabble among them had a strong craving for other food, and again the Israelites wept and said, “Who will feed us meat? / We remember the fish we ate freely in Egypt, along with the cucumbers, melons, leeks, onions, and garlic. / But now our appetite is gone; there is nothing to see but this manna!” ...

Deuteronomy 8:3
He humbled you, and in your hunger He gave you manna to eat, which neither you nor your fathers had known, so that you might understand that man does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of the LORD.

John 6:49-51
Your fathers ate the manna in the wilderness, yet they died. / This is the bread that comes down from heaven, so that anyone may eat of it and not die. / I am the living bread that came down from heaven. If anyone eats of this bread, he will live forever. And this bread, which I will give for the life of the world, is My flesh.”

1 Corinthians 10:3-4
They all ate the same spiritual food / and drank the same spiritual drink; for they drank from the spiritual rock that accompanied them, and that rock was Christ.

Psalm 105:40
They asked, and He brought quail and satisfied them with the bread of heaven.

Matthew 4:4
But Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’”

John 6:58
This is the bread that came down from heaven. Unlike your fathers, who ate the manna and died, the one who eats this bread will live forever.”

Numbers 11:31-32
Now a wind sent by the LORD came up, drove in quail from the sea, and brought them near the camp, about two cubits above the surface of the ground, for a day’s journey in every direction around the camp. / All that day and night, and all the next day, the people stayed up gathering the quail. No one gathered less than ten homers, and they spread them out all around the camp.

Psalm 78:27-29
He rained meat on them like dust, and winged birds like the sand of the sea. / He felled them in the midst of their camp, all around their dwellings. / So they ate and were well filled, for He gave them what they craved.

John 6:26-27
Jesus replied, “Truly, truly, I tell you, it is not because you saw these signs that you are looking for Me, but because you ate the loaves and had your fill. / Do not work for food that perishes, but for food that endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you. For on Him God the Father has placed His seal of approval.”

Deuteronomy 8:16
He fed you in the wilderness with manna that your fathers had not known, in order to humble you and test you, so that in the end He might cause you to prosper.

Hebrews 9:4
containing the golden altar of incense and the gold-covered ark of the covenant. Inside the ark were the gold jar of manna, Aaron’s staff that had budded, and the stone tablets of the covenant.


Treasury of Scripture

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Exodus 16
1. The Israelites come to Sin, and murmur for want of bread
4. God promises them bread and meat from heaven, and they are rebuked
13. Quail and manna are sent
16. The ordering of manna
25. It was not to be found on the Sabbath
32. An omer of it is preserved














Then
This word indicates a continuation of events. The Israelites had been grumbling about their lack of food in the wilderness, and this verse follows their complaints. It shows God's response to their needs, emphasizing His ongoing provision and care for His people.

the LORD
The use of "the LORD" refers to Yahweh, the covenant name of God, highlighting His personal relationship with Israel. This name is significant as it underscores God's faithfulness and His role as the deliverer of Israel, who brought them out of Egypt.

said
This indicates direct communication from God to Moses, a common occurrence in the Pentateuch. It underscores the prophetic role of Moses as God's chosen leader and mediator for the Israelites. This communication is part of the divine guidance provided to Moses throughout the Exodus journey.

to Moses
Moses is the central human figure in the Exodus narrative. As the leader of the Israelites, he acts as an intermediary between God and the people. His role is crucial in conveying God's instructions and ensuring the people follow divine commands. Moses' leadership is a type of Christ, who is the ultimate mediator between God and humanity.

Persons / Places / Events
1. The LORD (Yahweh)
The covenant-keeping God of Israel, who speaks directly to Moses, demonstrating His ongoing relationship and communication with His chosen leader and people.

2. Moses
The leader of the Israelites, chosen by God to lead His people out of Egypt. Moses acts as an intermediary between God and the Israelites, receiving and conveying God's instructions.

3. The Israelites
The people of God, who have been delivered from slavery in Egypt and are now in the wilderness, learning to trust and depend on God for their daily needs.

4. The Wilderness of Sin
The geographical location where the Israelites are encamped. It is a place of testing and provision, where God demonstrates His faithfulness.

5. The Event of Divine Provision
This verse is part of the larger account where God provides manna and quail to the Israelites, teaching them reliance on His provision.
Teaching Points
God's Faithfulness in Provision
God is faithful to provide for His people, even in seemingly impossible situations. Trust in His provision is essential for spiritual growth.

The Role of Obedience
Moses' obedience in conveying God's message is crucial. Believers are called to listen and respond to God's instructions in their lives.

Dependence on God
The Israelites' experience in the wilderness teaches the importance of daily dependence on God. Believers should cultivate a daily reliance on God for both physical and spiritual needs.

God's Communication with His People
God speaks to His people, often through chosen leaders. It is important to discern and heed God's voice in our lives today.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Then the LORD
יְהוָ֖ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

said
וַיְדַבֵּ֥ר (way·ḏab·bêr)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1696: To arrange, to speak, to subdue

to
אֶל־ (’el-)
Preposition
Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to

Moses,
מֹשֶׁ֥ה (mō·šeh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4872: Moses -- a great Israelite leader, prophet and lawgiver


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