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A Generous Daily Portion
This verse defines the 'omer' to clarify the amount of manna each person received. Commentators like John Gill calculate this to be about three quarts, a very generous daily supply. This detail isn't just a historical fact; it highlights the abundance of God's miraculous provision, showing He provided more than enough for His people each day.
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Exodus
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Charles Ellicott
On Exodus 16:36
19th Century
Bishop
Now an omer. —The "omer" and the "ephah" were both Egyptian measures. One—the latter—continued in use among the Hebrews, at least,…
Charles Spurgeon
On Exodus 16:34–36
19th Century
Preacher
Now I want you to read in the Book of Numbers. Further on in the history of the children of Israel, when the people had been long in the wilderness…
John Gill
On Exodus 16:36
17th Century
Pastor
Now an omer is the tenth part of an ephah .
Frequent mention being made of this measure in the above relation, as co…
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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 …