Exodus 16:25 - Printer Friendly

ESV: Moses said, “Eat it today, for today is a Sabbath to the LORD; today you will not find it in the field.

NIV: Eat it today,' Moses said, 'because today is a sabbath to the LORD. You will not find any of it on the ground today.

NASB: Then Moses said, 'Eat it today, for today is a Sabbath to the Lord; today you will not find it in the field.

CSB: "Eat it today," Moses said, "because today is a Sabbath to the Lord. Today you won't find any in the field.

NLT: Moses said, 'Eat this food today, for today is a Sabbath day dedicated to the Lord. There will be no food on the ground today.

KJV: And Moses said, Eat that to day; for to day is a sabbath unto the LORD: to day ye shall not find it in the field.

NKJV: Then Moses said, “Eat that today, for today is a Sabbath to the Lord; today you will not find it in the field.

The book of Exodus establishes God's covenant relationship with the full-fledged nation of Israel. The descendants of Abraham prosper after settling in Egypt, only to be enslaved by a fearful, hateful Egyptian Pharaoh. God appoints Moses to lead the people out of this bondage. Moses serves as God's spokesman, as the Lord brings plagues and judgments on Egypt, leading to the release of Israel.

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