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Moses said, "This is the thing which Yahweh has commanded, `Let an omer-full of it be kept throughout your generations, that they may see the bread with which I fed you in the wilderness, when I brought you forth from the land of Egypt."

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A Permanent Memorial

God commanded an omer of manna to be preserved so future generations could physically see the bread He provided. Commentators explain this served as a powerful 'ocular proof' of God's faithfulness. It was placed in the sanctuary next to the Ark, signifying the immense importance of remembering His miraculous provision.

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Exodus

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Exodus 16:32–35

19th Century

Bishop

And Moses said ... Fill an omer. —This narrative, which must belong to a later date than any other part of Exodus, since …

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On Exodus 16:31–33

19th Century

Preacher

And it was like coriander seed, white; and the taste of it was like wafers made with honey. And Moses said, This is the thing which the LORD co…

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Exodus 16:32

16th Century

Theologian

And Moses said. Moses does not proceed with the history in order. Instead, by inserting these circumstances in anticipation, he further co…

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John Gill

John Gill

On Exodus 16:32

17th Century

Pastor

And Moses said
At another time, though it is here inserted to give the account of the manna all together:

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Exodus 16:32–36

17th Century

Minister

God having provided manna to be his people's food in the wilderness, its remembrance was to be preserved. Eaten bread must not be forgotten. God's …