Exodus 16:29 Meaning and Explanation
“See, for that the LORD hath given you the sabbath, therefore he giveth you on the sixth day the bread of two days; abide ye every man in his place, let no man go out of his place on the seventh day.”
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Read Full Chapter →God gives the Sabbath and the extra manna as a gift; the people should rest in their place.
The Context of Exodus 16:29
The Lord emphasizes the Sabbath as gift and provision.
What Does Exodus 16:29 Mean?
God reframes the teaching: the Sabbath is not a restriction but a gift. 'For that the LORD hath given you the sabbath'—this is presented as grace, not law. The double portion on the sixth day is proof of the provision. Everything is in place for rest to be real, not anxious.
'Abide ye every man in his place' means stay in camp, stop the foraging anxiety. The instruction to remain 'in place' suggests both literal stillness and spiritual rest—being where you are rather than driven by want. The Sabbath teaching is complete: provision enables rest.
Frequently Asked Questions About Exodus 16:29
What does Exodus 16:29 mean?
God gives the Sabbath and the extra manna as a gift; the people should rest in their place.
What is the context of Exodus 16:29?
The Lord emphasizes the Sabbath as gift and provision.