Exodus 16:29

“See, for that the Lord hath given you the sabbath, etc.] These are either the words of Jehovah, the Angel of the Lord, out of the cloud continued; or the words of Moses to the children of Israel, upon what the Lord had said to him, and would have them observe and take notice, that whereas the Lord had given them a sabbath, or enjoined them a day of rest: therefore he giveth you on the sixth day the bread of two days; wherefore they had no occasion to go out in search of manna, as well as it was a vain thing to do it; and especially as it was against a command of God, and being ungrateful in them, as there was such a provision made for them: abide ye every man in his place; in his tent for…”

“Abide ye every man in his place - The expression in Hebrew is unique and seems almost to enjoin a position of complete repose: “in his place” is literally under himself, as the Oriental sits with his legs drawn up under him. The prohibition must however be understood with reference to its immediate object; they were not to go forth from their place in order to gather manna, which was on other days without the camp. The spirit of the law is sacred rest. The Lord gave them this Sabbath, as a blessing and privilege. It was “made for man.” Mark 2:27. return to 'Top of Page'”

“hath given: Exo 31:13; Neh 9:14; Isa 58:13, Isa 58:14; Eze 20:12 abide ye: Luk 23:56 Exodus 16:30”