Exodus 16:5
ESV
On the sixth day, when they prepare what they bring in, it will be twice as much as they gather daily."
NIV
On the sixth day they are to prepare what they bring in, and that is to be twice as much as they gather on the other days."
NASB
On the sixth day, when they prepare what they bring in, it will be twice as much as they gather daily.'
CSB
On the sixth day, when they prepare what they bring in, it will be twice as much as they gather on other days."
NLT
On the sixth day they will gather food, and when they prepare it, there will be twice as much as usual.'
KJV
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.
NKJV
And it shall be on the sixth day that they shall prepare what they bring in, and it shall be twice as much as they gather daily.”
What does Exodus 16:5 mean?
Many of Israel's experiences in the Old Testament are object lessons for believers of all generations (1 Corinthians 10:11). Here, God plans to provide Israel with food as they move through the desert wilderness (Exodus 16:1–4). His plan will include an aspect of "testing:" will the Israelites follow His instructions? Or will they act as if they know better? Each day, they are to gather exactly one day's worth of provided manna (Exodus 16:15, 31).The test in these instructions comes in whether the people will trust in God's ability to provide each day. His will is that they keep nothing overnight (Exodus 16:19). They are not to stockpile this food; instead, they should believe that the Lord will bring more food the following day.
On the sixth day, the people are to gather two days' worth. This gives them the ability to rest on the seventh day, known as the "Sabbath" (Exodus 16:23). Later, Moses will be given additional laws regarding how the Sabbath is to be observed (Exodus 20:8–11).
