Exodus 16:21

BSB · Public Domain (CC0)

“Every morning each one gathered as much as was needed, and when the sun grew hot, it melted away.”

What this verse means

A short, plain-language explanation of Exodus 16:21 goes here — the kind of answer a reader (or an AI assistant) can quote in one breath. Original meaning coming soon.

Compare translations
BSBPD

“Every morning each one gathered as much as was needed, and when the sun grew hot, it melted away.”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“And they gathered it every morning, every man according to his eating: and when the sun waxed hot, it melted.”

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“And they gathered it morning by morning, every man according to his eating: and when the sun waxed hot, it melted.”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“And they gather it morning by morning, each according to his eating; when the sun hath been warm, then it hath melted.”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
Open the full comparison
Cross references

Other passages that echo Exodus 16:21 — 6 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Proverbs 6:6Walk in the manner of the ant, O slacker; observe its ways and become wise.
  2. Ecclesiastes 9:10Whatever you find to do with your hands, do it with all your might, for in Sheol, where you are going, there is no work or planning or knowledge or wisdom.
  3. Ecclesiastes 12:1Remember your Creator in the days of your youth, before the days of adversity come and the years approach of which you will say, “I find no pleasure in them,”
  4. Matthew 6:33But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you.
  5. John 12:35Then Jesus told them, “For a little while longer, the Light will be among you. Walk while you have the Light, so that darkness will not overtake you. The one who walks in the darkness does not know where he is going.
  6. 2 Corinthians 6:2For He says: “In the time of favor I heard you, and in the day of salvation I helped you.” Behold, now is the time of favor; now is the day of salvation!

Cross-reference data: Treasury of Scripture Knowledge (public domain) via OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0).

Keep exploring