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He eventually placed it in the Ark of the Covenant—in front of the stone tablets inscribed with the terms of the covenant.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/exodus/16.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />As the LORD commanded Moses, so Aaron placed it before the testimony to be kept.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/exodus/16.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />And Aaron placed it in front of the Testimony, to be preserved just as the LORD had commanded Moses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/exodus/16.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />As the LORD commanded Moses, so Aaron laid it up before the Testimony, to be kept.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/exodus/16.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />As the LORD commanded Moses, so Aaron laid it up before the Testimony, to be kept.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/exodus/16.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />As the LORD commanded Moses, so Aaron placed it before the Testimony, to be kept.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/exodus/16.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />As the LORD commanded Moses, so Aaron placed it before the Testimony, to be kept.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/exodus/16.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />As the LORD commanded Moses, so Aaron placed it before the Testimony, to be kept.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/exodus/16.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />As Yahweh commanded Moses, so Aaron placed it before the Testimony to be kept.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/exodus/16.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />As the LORD commanded Moses, so Aaron [eventually] placed it in the presence of the Testimony, to be kept.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/exodus/16.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />As the LORD commanded Moses, Aaron placed it before the testimony to be preserved.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/exodus/16.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />As the LORD commanded Moses, Aaron placed it before the testimony to be preserved. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/exodus/16.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />As Jehovah commanded Moses, so Aaron laid it up before the Testimony, to be kept.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/exodus/16.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Aaron followed the LORD's instructions and put the manna in front of the sacred chest for safekeeping. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/exodus/16.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />As the LORD commanded Moses, so Aaron laid it up before the Testimony, to be kept.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/exodus/16.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Aaron put the jar of manna in front of the words of God's promise to be kept there, as the LORD commanded Moses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/exodus/16.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />As the LORD had commanded Moses, Aaron put it in front of the Covenant Box, so that it could be kept. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/exodus/16.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />So Aaron placed it before the Testimony to be kept, just as the LORD had commanded Moses. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/exodus/16.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />And Aaron placed it in front of the Testimony, to be preserved just as the LORD had commanded Moses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/exodus/16.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Just as the LORD commanded Moses, so Aaron placed it before the Testimony for safekeeping. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/exodus/16.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />As the LORD commanded Moses, so Aaron laid it up before the Testimony, to be kept.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/exodus/16.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />As the LORD commanded Moses, so Aaron laid it up before the Testimony, to be kept.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/exodus/16.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />As Yahweh commanded Moses, so Aaron laid it up before the Testimony, to be kept. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/exodus/16.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />as YHWH has given command to Moses, so Aaron lets it rest before the Testimony, for a charge.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/exodus/16.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> as Jehovah hath given commandment unto Moses, so doth Aaron let it rest before the Testimony, for a charge.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/exodus/16.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />As Jehovah commanded Moses, and Aaron will deposit it before the testimony for preservation.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/exodus/16.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />As the Lord commanded Moses. And Aaron put it in the tabernacle to be kept. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/exodus/16.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />just as the Lord instructed Moses.” And so, Aaron placed it in the tabernacle, in reserve.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/exodus/16.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />As the LORD had commanded Moses, Aaron placed it in front of the covenant to keep it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/exodus/16.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />As the LORD commanded Moses, so Aaron placed it before the covenant, for safekeeping.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/exodus/16.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />As the LORD commanded Moses, so Aaron laid it up as a testimony, to be kept.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/exodus/16.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Just as LORD JEHOVAH has taught me”, and Ahron placed it for a testimony to be preserved.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/exodus/16.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />As the LORD commanded Moses, so Aaron laid it up before the Testimony, to be kept.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/exodus/16.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />as the Lord commanded Moses: and Aaron laid it up before the testimony to be kept.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/exodus/16-34.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=4276" 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">The Sabbath Observed</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">33</span>So Moses told Aaron, “Take a jar and fill it with an omer of manna. Then place it before the LORD to be preserved for the generations to come.” <span class="reftext">34</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/175.htm" title="175: ’a·hă·rōn (N-proper-ms) -- An elder brother of Moses. Of uncertain derivation; Aharon, the brother of Moses.">And Aaron</a> <a href="/hebrew/5117.htm" title="5117: way·yan·nî·ḥê·hū (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-3ms:: 3ms) -- To rest, i.e. settle down">placed it</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: lip̄·nê (Prep-l:: N-cpc) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">in front of</a> <a href="/hebrew/5715.htm" title="5715: hā·‘ê·ḏuṯ (Art:: N-fs) -- Testimony. Feminine of ed; testimony.">the Testimony,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4931.htm" title="4931: lə·miš·mā·reṯ (Prep-l:: N-fs) -- Fem. Of mishmar; watch, i.e. The act, or The sentry, the post; obj. Preservation, or Safe; fig. Observance, i.e. Duty or A usage or party.">to be preserved</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ka·’ă·šer (Prep-k:: Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">just as</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/6680.htm" title="6680: ṣiw·wāh (V-Piel-Perf-3ms) -- To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order. A primitive root; to constitute, enjoin.">had commanded</a> <a href="/hebrew/4872.htm" title="4872: mō·šeh (N-proper-ms) -- A great Isr. leader, prophet and lawgiver. From mashah; drawing out, i.e. Rescued; Mosheh, the Israelite lawgiver.">Moses.</a> </span><span class="reftext">35</span>The Israelites ate manna forty years, until they came to a land where they could settle; they ate manna until they reached the border of Canaan.…<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="/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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/17-10.htm">Numbers 17:10</a></span><br />The LORD said to Moses, “Put Aaron’s staff back in front of the Testimony, to be kept as a sign for the rebellious, so that you may put an end to their grumbling against Me, lest they die.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/10-5.htm">Deuteronomy 10:5</a></span><br />and I went back down the mountain and placed the tablets in the ark I had made, as the LORD had commanded me; and there they have remained.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/8-9.htm">1 Kings 8:9</a></span><br />There was nothing in the ark except the two stone tablets that Moses had placed in it at Horeb, where the LORD had made a covenant with the Israelites after they had come out of the land of Egypt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/5-10.htm">2 Chronicles 5:10</a></span><br />There was nothing in the ark except the two tablets that Moses had placed in it at Horeb, where the LORD had made a covenant with the Israelites after they had come out of Egypt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/25-16.htm">Exodus 25:16</a></span><br />And place inside the ark the Testimony, which I will give you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/25-21.htm">Exodus 25:21</a></span><br />Set the mercy seat atop the ark and put the Testimony that I will give you into the ark.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/40-20.htm">Exodus 40:20</a></span><br />Moses took the Testimony and placed it in the ark, attaching the poles to the ark; and he set the mercy seat atop the ark.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/24-9.htm">Leviticus 24:9</a></span><br />It belongs to Aaron and his sons, who are to eat it in a holy place; for it is to him a most holy part of the food offerings to the LORD—his portion forever.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/4-5.htm">Numbers 4:5</a></span><br />Whenever the camp sets out, Aaron and his sons are to go in, take down the veil of the curtain, and cover the ark of the Testimony with it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/7-89.htm">Numbers 7:89</a></span><br />When Moses entered the Tent of Meeting to speak with the LORD, he heard the voice speaking to him from between the two cherubim above the mercy seat on the ark of the Testimony. Thus the LORD spoke to him.<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="/john/6-31.htm">John 6:31-33</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="/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="/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.”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">As the LORD commanded Moses, so Aaron laid it up before the Testimony, to be kept.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/25-16.htm">Exodus 25:16,21</a></b></br> And thou shalt put into the ark the testimony which I shall give thee… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/27-21.htm">Exodus 27:21</a></b></br> In the tabernacle of the congregation without the vail, which <i>is</i> before the testimony, Aaron and his sons shall order it from evening to morning before the LORD: <i>it shall be</i> a statute for ever unto their generations on the behalf of the children of Israel.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/30-6.htm">Exodus 30:6,36</a></b></br> And thou shalt put it before the vail that <i>is</i> by the ark of the testimony, before the mercy seat that <i>is</i> over the testimony, where I will meet with thee… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/exodus/16-33.htm">Aaron</a> <a href="/exodus/16-33.htm">Charge</a> <a href="/revelation/1-13.htm">Chest</a> <a href="/exodus/16-32.htm">Commanded</a> <a href="/exodus/6-13.htm">Commandment</a> <a href="/matthew/25-27.htm">Deposited</a> <a href="/exodus/14-19.htm">Front</a> <a href="/exodus/16-23.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/exodus/16-33.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/exodus/16-24.htm">Laid</a> <a href="/exodus/16-33.htm">Manna</a> <a href="/exodus/16-33.htm">Moses</a> <a href="/exodus/16-28.htm">Orders</a> <a href="/genesis/50-26.htm">Placed</a> <a href="/exodus/16-33.htm">Rest</a> <a href="/revelation/22-16.htm">Testimony</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/exodus/17-10.htm">Aaron</a> <a href="/exodus/19-21.htm">Charge</a> <a href="/exodus/25-10.htm">Chest</a> <a href="/exodus/17-1.htm">Commanded</a> <a href="/exodus/17-1.htm">Commandment</a> <a href="/leviticus/6-4.htm">Deposited</a> <a href="/exodus/19-2.htm">Front</a> <a href="/exodus/19-6.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/exodus/18-4.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/exodus/19-7.htm">Laid</a> <a href="/exodus/16-35.htm">Manna</a> <a href="/exodus/17-2.htm">Moses</a> <a href="/exodus/17-1.htm">Orders</a> <a href="/exodus/28-12.htm">Placed</a> <a href="/exodus/17-11.htm">Rest</a> <a href="/exodus/20-16.htm">Testimony</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>And Aaron placed it in front of the Testimony</b><br>Aaron, as the high priest, had the responsibility of handling sacred objects. The "Testimony" refers to the Ark of the Covenant, which contained the tablets of the Ten Commandments. This act signifies the importance of preserving God's provision and commands. The placement in front of the Testimony indicates a position of honor and remembrance, emphasizing the manna as a divine provision and a testament to God's faithfulness. The Ark itself was housed in the Most Holy Place within the Tabernacle, a sacred space that symbolized God's presence among His people.<p><b>to be preserved</b><br>The preservation of the manna was a physical reminder of God's miraculous provision during the Israelites' journey through the wilderness. It served as a tangible witness to future generations of God's faithfulness and care. This act of preservation also prefigures the enduring nature of God's Word and promises, which are to be remembered and cherished by His people. The concept of preservation here can be seen as a type of Christ, who is the Bread of Life, preserved for all eternity.<p><b>just as the LORD had commanded Moses</b><br>This phrase underscores the importance of obedience to God's commands. Moses, as the leader and prophet, received direct instructions from God, which were to be followed precisely. This obedience reflects the covenant relationship between God and Israel, where blessings and provisions were contingent upon adherence to His commands. The phrase also highlights the role of divine authority and the necessity of following God's directives, a theme that runs throughout the Scriptures. Moses' obedience is a model for believers, pointing to the ultimate obedience of Christ, who fulfilled the Law perfectly.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The covenant-keeping God of Israel who provides for His people and gives specific instructions for their obedience.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/m/moses.htm">Moses</a></b><br>The leader of the Israelites, chosen by God to deliver His people from Egypt and guide them through the wilderness.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/a/aaron.htm">Aaron</a></b><br>Moses' brother and the first high priest of Israel, who acts in obedience to God's command through Moses.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_testimony.htm">The Testimony (Ark of the Covenant)</a></b><br>The sacred chest that held the tablets of the Law, representing God's covenant with Israel and His presence among them.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/p/preservation_of_manna.htm">Preservation of Manna</a></b><br>The event where a portion of manna, the miraculous bread from heaven, is placed before the Testimony as a perpetual reminder of God's provision.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_faithful_provision.htm">God's Faithful Provision</a></b><br>Just as God provided manna for the Israelites, He provides for our needs today. Trust in His provision and remember His past faithfulness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/o/obedience_to_god's_commands.htm">Obedience to God's Commands</a></b><br>Aaron's obedience in placing the manna before the Testimony highlights the importance of following God's instructions precisely. Reflect on areas in your life where God is calling you to obedience.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_significance_of_remembrance.htm">The Significance of Remembrance</a></b><br>The preserved manna served as a reminder of God's provision. Establish practices in your life that help you remember and celebrate God's faithfulness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/symbolism_of_the_manna.htm">Symbolism of the Manna</a></b><br>Manna symbolizes God's Word and Jesus as the Bread of Life. Engage with Scripture regularly to nourish your spiritual life.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_presence_of_god.htm">The Presence of God</a></b><br>The placement of manna before the Testimony signifies God's presence. Cultivate an awareness of God's presence in your daily life.<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/can_you_find_peace_and_remain_still.htm">What did the Ark of the Covenant contain?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_aaron's_rod.htm">What is Aaron's Rod?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_was_in_the_ark_of_the_covenant.htm">What did the Ark of the Covenant contain?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_2_chron_5_10_differ_from_heb_9_4.htm">2 Chronicles 5:10 – Why does this verse say only the tablets were in the Ark when Hebrews 9:4 mentions additional items, creating a seeming contradiction? </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 34,</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Aaron laid it up before the testimony</span>. "The testimony" is not the Ark of the Covenant, which is never so called, but the Covenant itself, or the two tables of stone engraved by the finger of God, which are termed "the testimony" in <a href="/exodus/25-16.htm">Exodus 25:16-21</a>; <a href="/exodus/40-20.htm">Exodus 40:20</a>; etc. The pot of manna was laid up inside the ark (<a href="/hebrews/9-4.htm">Hebrews 9:4</a>) in front of the two tables. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/exodus/16-34.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 Aaron</span><br /><span class="heb">אַהֲרֹ֛ן</span> <span class="translit">(’a·hă·rōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_175.htm">Strong's 175: </a> </span><span class="str2">Aaron -- an elder brother of Moses</span><br /><br /><span class="word">placed it</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיַּנִּיחֵ֧הוּ</span> <span class="translit">(way·yan·nî·ḥê·hū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3240.htm">Strong's 3240: </a> </span><span class="str2">Bestow, cast down, lay down, up, leave off, let alone remain, pacify, place, </span><br /><br /><span class="word">before</span><br /><span class="heb">לִפְנֵ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(lip̄·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> </span><span class="str2">The face</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the Testimony</span><br /><span class="heb">הָעֵדֻ֖ת</span> <span class="translit">(hā·‘ê·ḏuṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5715.htm">Strong's 5715: </a> </span><span class="str2">Testimony</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to be preserved,</span><br /><span class="heb">לְמִשְׁמָֽרֶת׃</span> <span class="translit">(lə·miš·mā·reṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4931.htm">Strong's 4931: </a> </span><span class="str2">A guard, watch, charge, function</span><br /><br /><span class="word">just as</span><br /><span class="heb">כַּאֲשֶׁ֛ר</span> <span class="translit">(ka·’ă·šer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-k | Pronoun - relative<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> </span><span class="str2">Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">had commanded</span><br /><span class="heb">צִוָּ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(ṣiw·wāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6680.htm">Strong's 6680: </a> </span><span class="str2">To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Moses.</span><br /><span class="heb">מֹשֶׁ֑ה</span> <span class="translit">(mō·šeh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4872.htm">Strong's 4872: </a> </span><span class="str2">Moses -- a great Israelite leader, prophet and lawgiver</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/exodus/16-34.htm">Exodus 16:34 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/exodus/16-34.htm">Exodus 16:34 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/exodus/16-34.htm">Exodus 16:34 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/exodus/16-34.htm">Exodus 16:34 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/exodus/16-34.htm">Exodus 16:34 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/exodus/16-34.htm">Exodus 16:34 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/exodus/16-34.htm">Exodus 16:34 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/exodus/16-34.htm">Exodus 16:34 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/exodus/16-34.htm">Exodus 16:34 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/exodus/16-34.htm">Exodus 16:34 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/exodus/16-34.htm">OT Law: Exodus 16:34 As Yahweh commanded Moses so Aaron laid (Exo. 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