Exodus 16:25

New International Reader's Version

“Eat it today,” Moses said. “Today is a Sabbath day to honor the Lord. You won’t find any flakes on the ground today.

Cross References

Nehemiah 9:14

You taught them about your holy Sabbath day. You gave them commands, orders and laws. You did it through your servant Moses.

Exodus 16:23

He said to them, “Here is what the Lord commanded. He said, ‘Tomorrow will be a day of rest. It will be a holy Sabbath day. It will be set apart for the Lord. So bake what you want to bake. Boil what you want to boil. Save what is left. Keep it until morning.’ ”

Exodus 16:24

So they saved it until morning, just as Moses commanded. It didn’t stink or get maggots in it.

Exodus 16:26

Gather them for six days. But on the seventh day there won’t be any. It’s the Sabbath day.”

Exodus 16:29

Keep in mind that I have given you the Sabbath day. That is why on the sixth day I give you bread for two days. Everyone must stay where they are on the seventh day. No one can go out.”