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Exodus 16:8

Old Testament Law (Torah) ASV (1901)

What does Exodus 16:8 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And Moses said, [This shall be], when Jehovah shall give you in the evening flesh to eat, and in the morning bread to the full; for that Jehovah heareth your murmurings which ye murmur against him: and what are we? your murmurings are not against us, but against Jehovah.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And Moses said, [This shall be], when Jehovah shall give you in the evening flesh to eat, and in the morning bread to the full; for that Jehovah heareth your murmurings which ye murmur against him: and what are we? your murmurings are not against us, but against Jehovah.
Exodus 16:8 — American Standard Version

Context — Exodus 16

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
5And it shall come to pass on the sixth day, that they shall prepare that which they bring in, and it shall be twice as much as they gather daily.
6And Moses and Aaron said unto all the children of Israel, At even, then ye shall know that Jehovah hath brought you out from the land of Egypt;
7and in the morning, then ye shall see the glory of Jehovah; for that he heareth your murmurings against Jehovah: and what are we, that ye murmur against us?
8And Moses said, [This shall be], when Jehovah shall give you in the evening flesh to eat, and in the morning bread to the full; for that Jehovah heareth your murmurings which ye murmur against him: and what are we? your murmurings are not against us, but against Jehovah.
9And Moses said unto Aaron, Say unto all the congregation of the children of Israel, Come near before Jehovah; for he hath heard your murmurings.
10And it came to pass, as Aaron spake unto the whole congregation of the children of Israel, that they looked toward the wilderness, and, behold, the glory of Jehovah appeared in the cloud.
11And Jehovah spake unto Moses, saying,
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And Moses said, this shall be, etc.] Which supplement may be left out: when the Lord shall give you in the evening flesh to eat; cause the quails to come up, and fall about their tents: and in the morning bread to the full; by raining it from heaven all around them: for that, or rather “then” f517, the Lord heareth your murmurings which ye murmur against him; it will then appear that he has heard them, and taken notice of them, by giving them bread and flesh, they complained of the want of; and yet did not resent in a way of wrath and displeasure their murmurings, but kindly, bountifully, and in a most marvellous manner provided for them, which was acting like himself, a God gracious and…”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“the Lord heareth: Exo 16:9, Exo 16:12; Num 14:27; Mat 9:4; Joh 6:41-43; Co1 10:10 but against: Num 21:7; Sa1 8:7; Isa 32:6, Isa 37:29; Mat 10:40; Luk 10:16; Joh 13:20; Rom 13:2; Th1 4:8 Exodus 16:9”
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