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Some gathered a lot, some only a little.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/exodus/16.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And the people of Israel did so. They gathered, some more, some less.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/exodus/16.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />So the Israelites did this. Some gathered more, and some less.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/exodus/16.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And the children of Israel did so, and gathered, some more, some less.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/exodus/16.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Then the children of Israel did so and gathered, some more, some less.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/exodus/16.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Israel did so, and <i>some</i> gathered much and <i>some</i> little.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/exodus/16.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />The sons of Israel did so, and some gathered much and some little.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/exodus/16.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And the sons of Israel did so, and <i>some</i> gathered much and <i>some</i> little.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/exodus/16.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And the sons of Israel did so; <i>some</i> gathered much and <i>some</i> little.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/exodus/16.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />The Israelites did so, and some gathered much [of it] and some [only a] little.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/exodus/16.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />So the Israelites did this. Some gathered a lot, some a little.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/exodus/16.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />So the Israelites did this. Some gathered a lot, some a little. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/exodus/16.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And the children of Israel did so, and gathered some more, some less.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/exodus/16.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />They did as they were told. Some gathered more and some gathered less. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/exodus/16.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And the children of Israel did so, and gathered some more, some less.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/exodus/16.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />So that is what the Israelites did. Some gathered more, some less.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/exodus/16.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The Israelites did this, some gathering more, others less. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/exodus/16.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The Israelis did this, some gathering much, some little. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/exodus/16.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />So the Israelites did this. Some gathered more, and some less.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/exodus/16.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The Israelites did so, and they gathered--some more, some less.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/exodus/16.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The children of Israel did so, and gathered some more, some less.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/exodus/16.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And the children of Israel did so, and gathered, some more, some less.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/exodus/16.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The children of Israel did so, and some gathered more, some less. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/exodus/16.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And the sons of Israel do so, and they gather, he who is [gathering] much, and he who is [gathering] little;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/exodus/16.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And the sons of Israel do so, and they gather, he who is gathering much, and he who is gathering little;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/exodus/16.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the sons of Israel will do so, and they will gather this much, and this little.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/exodus/16.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And the children of Israel did so: and they gathered, one more, another less. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/exodus/16.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And the sons of Israel did so. And they collected: some more, others less.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/exodus/16.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The Israelites did so. Some gathered a large and some a small amount.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/exodus/16.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The Israelites did so, some gathering more, some less.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/exodus/16.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And the children of Israel did so, and gathered, some more, some less.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/exodus/16.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And in this way the children of Israel did, and some gathered much, and some little.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/exodus/16.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And the children of Israel did so, and gathered some more, some less.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/exodus/16.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And the children of Israel did so, and gathered some much and some less.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/exodus/16-17.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kVae3PiKqhs?start=4120" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/exodus/16.htm">Manna and Quail from Heaven</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">16</span>This is what the LORD has commanded: ‘Each one is to gather as much as he needs. You may take an omer for each person in your tent.’ ” <span class="reftext">17</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bə·nê (N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">So the Israelites</a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: yiś·rā·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity."></a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: way·ya·‘ă·śū- (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">did</a> <a href="/hebrew/3651.htm" title="3651: ḵên (Adv) -- So, thus. From kuwn; properly, set upright; hence just; but usually rightly or so.">this.</a> <a href="/hebrew/3950.htm" title="3950: way·yil·qə·ṭū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To pick or gather up, glean. A primitive root; properly, to pick up, i.e. to gather; specifically, to glean.">Some gathered</a> <a href="/hebrew/7235.htm" title="7235: ham·mar·beh (Art:: V-Hifil-Prtcpl-ms) -- To be or become much, many or great. A primitive root; to increase.">more,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4591.htm" title="4591: wə·ham·mam·‘îṭ (Conj-w, Art:: V-Hifil-Prtcpl-ms) -- A primitive root; properly, to pare off, i.e. Lessen; intransitively, to be small or few.">and some less.</a> </span><span class="reftext">18</span>When they measured it by the omer, he who gathered much had no excess, and he who gathered little had no shortfall. Each one gathered as much as he needed to eat.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/6-31.htm">John 6:31-35</a></span><br />Our fathers ate the manna in the wilderness, as it is written: ‘He gave them bread from heaven to eat.’” / Jesus said to them, “Truly, truly, I tell you, it was not Moses who gave you the bread from heaven, but it is My Father who gives you the true bread from heaven. / For the bread of God is He who comes down from heaven and gives life to the world.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/8-15.htm">2 Corinthians 8:15</a></span><br />As it is written: “He who gathered much had no excess, and he who gathered little had no shortfall.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/11-7.htm">Numbers 11:7-9</a></span><br />Now the manna resembled coriander seed, and its appearance was like that of gum resin. / The people walked around and gathered it, ground it on a handmill or crushed it in a mortar, then boiled it in a cooking pot or shaped it into cakes. It tasted like pastry baked with fine oil. / When the dew fell on the camp at night, the manna would fall with it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/78-24.htm">Psalm 78:24-25</a></span><br />He rained down manna for them to eat; He gave them grain from heaven. / Man ate the bread of angels; He sent them food in abundance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/9-20.htm">Nehemiah 9:20</a></span><br />You gave Your good Spirit to instruct them. You did not withhold Your manna from their mouths, and You gave them water for their thirst.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/8-3.htm">Deuteronomy 8:3</a></span><br />He humbled you, and in your hunger He gave you manna to eat, which neither you nor your fathers had known, so that you might understand that man does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/6-11.htm">Matthew 6:11</a></span><br />Give us this day our daily bread.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/6-49.htm">John 6:49-51</a></span><br />Your fathers ate the manna in the wilderness, yet they died. / This is the bread that comes down from heaven, so that anyone may eat of it and not die. / I am the living bread that came down from heaven. If anyone eats of this bread, he will live forever. And this bread, which I will give for the life of the world, is My flesh.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/105-40.htm">Psalm 105:40</a></span><br />They asked, and He brought quail and satisfied them with the bread of heaven.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/10-3.htm">1 Corinthians 10:3</a></span><br />They all ate the same spiritual food<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/11-4.htm">Numbers 11:4-6</a></span><br />Meanwhile, the rabble among them had a strong craving for other food, and again the Israelites wept and said, “Who will feed us meat? / We remember the fish we ate freely in Egypt, along with the cucumbers, melons, leeks, onions, and garlic. / But now our appetite is gone; there is nothing to see but this manna!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/8-16.htm">Deuteronomy 8:16</a></span><br />He fed you in the wilderness with manna that your fathers had not known, in order to humble you and test you, so that in the end He might cause you to prosper.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/6-58.htm">John 6:58</a></span><br />This is the bread that came down from heaven. Unlike your fathers, who ate the manna and died, the one who eats this bread will live forever.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/2-17.htm">Revelation 2:17</a></span><br />He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To the one who overcomes, I will give the hidden manna. I will also give him a white stone inscribed with a new name, known only to the one who receives it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/9-4.htm">Hebrews 9:4</a></span><br />containing the golden altar of incense and the gold-covered ark of the covenant. Inside the ark were the gold jar of manna, Aaron’s staff that had budded, and the stone tablets of the covenant.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And the children of Israel did so, and gathered, some more, some less.</p><p class="hdg">no reference </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/exodus/16-15.htm">Children</a> <a href="/exodus/16-16.htm">Gather</a> <a href="/exodus/15-8.htm">Gathered</a> <a href="/genesis/49-10.htm">Gathering</a> <a href="/exodus/16-15.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/exodus/16-15.htm">Israelites</a> <a href="/genesis/28-17.htm">Less</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/exodus/16-35.htm">Children</a> <a href="/exodus/16-21.htm">Gather</a> <a href="/exodus/16-18.htm">Gathered</a> <a href="/exodus/16-18.htm">Gathering</a> <a href="/exodus/16-31.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/exodus/16-35.htm">Israelites</a> <a href="/exodus/21-10.htm">Less</a><div class="vheading2">Exodus 16</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/16-1.htm">The Israelites come to Sin, and murmur for want of bread</a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/16-4.htm">God promises them bread and meat from heaven, and they are rebuked</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/16-13.htm">Quail and manna are sent</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/16-16.htm">The ordering of manna</a></span><br><span class="reftext">25. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/16-25.htm">It was not to be found on the Sabbath</a></span><br><span class="reftext">32. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/16-32.htm">An omer of it is preserved</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/exodus/16.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/exodus/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/exodus/16.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>So the Israelites did this.</b><br>This phrase indicates obedience to God's command regarding the collection of manna. The Israelites' compliance reflects their reliance on divine provision during their wilderness journey. This act of gathering manna was a test of faith and obedience, as God provided specific instructions on how much to gather and when. The Israelites' actions here can be seen as a precursor to the New Testament teaching of living by faith and trusting in God's daily provision, as seen in <a href="/matthew/6-11.htm">Matthew 6:11</a>, "Give us this day our daily bread."<p><b>Some gathered more,</b><br>This part of the verse highlights the varying needs and responses among the Israelites. The gathering of more manna could reflect larger family sizes or greater appetites, but it also serves as a reminder of God's abundant provision. The act of gathering more than needed was addressed by God, as any excess would spoil, teaching the Israelites to trust in God's daily provision rather than hoarding resources. This principle is echoed in <a href="/2_corinthians/8-15.htm">2 Corinthians 8:15</a>, which references the manna story to illustrate the importance of equality and sharing within the Christian community.<p><b>and some less.</b><br>This phrase indicates that some Israelites gathered less manna, possibly due to smaller family sizes or lesser needs. It underscores the sufficiency of God's provision, as everyone had enough according to their needs. This reflects the biblical principle of contentment and reliance on God's provision, as seen in <a href="/philippians/4-19.htm">Philippians 4:19</a>, "And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus." The gathering of less also emphasizes the communal aspect of the Israelites' journey, where resources were shared to ensure that no one lacked what they needed.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_israelites.htm">The Israelites</a></b><br>The descendants of Jacob, also known as the children of Israel, who were delivered from slavery in Egypt and were journeying through the wilderness to the Promised Land.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/m/moses.htm">Moses</a></b><br>The leader chosen by God to deliver the Israelites from Egypt and guide them through the wilderness. He communicated God's instructions regarding the gathering of manna.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_wilderness_of_sin.htm">The Wilderness of Sin</a></b><br>The geographical location where the Israelites camped and where God provided manna from heaven as sustenance.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/m/manna.htm">Manna</a></b><br>The miraculous bread from heaven provided by God to sustain the Israelites during their journey through the wilderness.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/g/god's_provision.htm">God's Provision</a></b><br>The event of God providing manna daily, demonstrating His faithfulness and care for His people.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/o/obedience_to_god's_instructions.htm">Obedience to God's Instructions</a></b><br>The Israelites' gathering of manna as instructed highlights the importance of obedience to God's commands. In our lives, we are called to trust and follow God's guidance, even when it may not make sense to us.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_daily_provision.htm">God's Daily Provision</a></b><br>Just as God provided manna daily, He provides for our needs each day. We are encouraged to rely on Him for our daily sustenance, both physical and spiritual.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/contentment_and_trust.htm">Contentment and Trust</a></b><br>The varying amounts gathered by the Israelites remind us to be content with what God provides. Trusting in His provision means believing that He knows what is best for us.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_and_sharing.htm">Community and Sharing</a></b><br>The principle of gathering "some more, some less" teaches us about the importance of community and sharing resources. In the body of Christ, we are called to support one another and ensure that everyone's needs are met.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_exodus_16.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Exodus 16</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_causes_evil_to_exist_in_the_world.htm">How did Israel test God ten times?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_nature_of_manna.htm">What is the nature of manna?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_israelites_survive_without_bread.htm">(Deut 29:6) If the Israelites lacked basic provisions like bread and wine, how did they realistically survive in the harsh desert environment?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_1m_israelites_survive_40_years.htm">How could over a million Israelites survive in the desert for 40 years without leaving archaeological evidence?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/exodus/16.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 17.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">The children of Israel</span> <span class="cmt_word">did so</span> The Israelites set themselves to obey Moses, and gathered what they supposed to be about an omer; but, as a matter of course, some of them exceeded the amount, while others fell short of it. There was no wilful disobedience thus far. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/exodus/16-17.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">So the Israelites</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּנֵ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(bə·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">did</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיַּעֲשׂוּ־</span> <span class="translit">(way·ya·‘ă·śū-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> </span><span class="str2">To do, make</span><br /><br /><span class="word">this.</span><br /><span class="heb">כֵ֖ן</span> <span class="translit">(ḵên)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3651.htm">Strong's 3651: </a> </span><span class="str2">So -- thus</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Some gathered</span><br /><span class="heb">וַֽיִּלְקְט֔וּ</span> <span class="translit">(way·yil·qə·ṭū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3950.htm">Strong's 3950: </a> </span><span class="str2">To pick up, to gather, to glean</span><br /><br /><span class="word">more,</span><br /><span class="heb">הַמַּרְבֶּ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(ham·mar·beh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7235.htm">Strong's 7235: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be or become much, many or great</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and some less.</span><br /><span class="heb">וְהַמַּמְעִֽיט׃</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ham·mam·‘îṭ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Article | Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4591.htm">Strong's 4591: </a> </span><span class="str2">To pare off, lessen, in, to be, small, few</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/exodus/16-17.htm">Exodus 16:17 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/exodus/16-17.htm">Exodus 16:17 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/exodus/16-17.htm">Exodus 16:17 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/exodus/16-17.htm">Exodus 16:17 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/exodus/16-17.htm">Exodus 16:17 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/exodus/16-17.htm">Exodus 16:17 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/exodus/16-17.htm">Exodus 16:17 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/exodus/16-17.htm">Exodus 16:17 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/exodus/16-17.htm">Exodus 16:17 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/exodus/16-17.htm">Exodus 16:17 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/exodus/16-17.htm">OT Law: Exodus 16:17 The children of Israel did so (Exo. 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