Exodus 16:21 Meaning and Explanation
“And they gathered it every morning, every man according to his eating: and when the sun waxed hot, it melted.”
King James Version (KJV)
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The Context of Exodus 16:21
The daily pattern of gathering before sun melts it.
What Does Exodus 16:21 Mean?
The pattern is established: fresh gathering each morning, following the rhythm of daybreak. 'Every man according to his eating'—the principle from verse 16 becomes lived practice. Early gathering is necessary because the manna cannot survive the day's heat.
When 'the sun waxed hot,' the leftover manna melts. This natural process works together with the command in verse 19: gathering is both commanded and necessitated by manna's properties. The wilderness rhythms enforce reliance on daily provision.
Frequently Asked Questions About Exodus 16:21
What does Exodus 16:21 mean?
Each morning people gather fresh manna before the sun melts it.
What is the context of Exodus 16:21?
The daily pattern of gathering before sun melts it.