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The children of Israel did so, and gathered some more, some less.

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God's Perfect Provision

Commentators explain that the people gathering "some more, some less" reflects natural differences in strength and diligence. The key lesson, however, is that God miraculously equalized the amounts later. This demonstrated that His provision, not their individual effort, was what truly sustained them. It teaches Christians to be content and to trust in God's daily care, as He ensures everyone has what they truly need.

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Exodus

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Exodus 16:17

18th Century

Theologian

Some more, some less— It is evidently implied that the people were in part at least disobedient and failed in this first trial.

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On Exodus 16:16–18

19th Century

Preacher

According to the number of your persons; take ye every man for them which are in his tents. And the children of Israel did so, and gathered, so…

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Exodus 16:17

16th Century

Theologian

And the children of Israel did so. I do not think that the people's obedience is greatly praised here, since soon after, Moses adds that s…

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John Gill

John Gill

On Exodus 16:17

17th Century

Pastor

And the children of Israel did so
They went out of the camp in the morning when it was fallen, and gathered it; whic…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Exodus 16:13–21

17th Century

Minister

At evening the quails came up, and the people caught with ease as many as they needed. The manna came down in dew. They called it ���Manna, Manhu,�…