Exodus 16:22

Authorized King James Version

And it came to pass, that on the sixth day they gathered twice as much bread, two omers for one man: and all the rulers of the congregation came and told Moses.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וַיְהִ֣י׀

H1961

to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)

בַּיּ֣וֹם

H3117

day

a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an asso

הַשִּׁשִּׁ֗י

H8345

And it came to pass that on the sixth

sixth, ordinal or (feminine) fractional

לָֽקְט֥וּ

H3950

they gathered

properly, to pick up, i.e., (generally) to gather; specifically, to glean

לֶ֙חֶם֙

H3899

as much bread

food (for man or beast), especially bread, or grain (for making it)

מִשְׁנֶ֔ה

H4932

twice

properly, a repetition, i.e., a duplicate (copy of a document), or a double (in amount); by implication, a second (in order, rank, age, quality or loc

שְׁנֵ֥י

H8147

two

two; also (as ordinal) twofold

הָעֹ֖מֶר

H6016

omers

properly, a heap, i.e., a sheaf; also an omer, as a dry measure

לָֽאֶחָ֑ד

H259

for one

properly, united, i.e., one; or (as an ordinal) first

#10

וַיָּבֹ֙אוּ֙

H935

came

to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)

#11

כָּל

H3605

properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)

#12

נְשִׂיאֵ֣י

H5387

man and all the rulers

properly, an exalted one, i.e., a king or sheik; also a rising mist

#13

הָֽעֵדָ֔ה

H5712

of the congregation

a stated assemblage (specifically, a concourse, or generally, a family or crowd)

#14

וַיַּגִּ֖ידוּ

H5046

and told

properly, to front, i.e., stand boldly out opposite; by implication (causatively), to manifest; figuratively, to announce (always by word of mouth to

#15

לְמֹשֶֽׁה׃

H4872

Moses

mosheh, the israelite lawgiver

Analysis

The kingdom of God theme here intersects with the progressive revelation of God's rule from creation to consummation. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of development from creation mandate through Davidic kingdom to eschatological fulfillment. The phrase emphasizing divine revelation contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's reign from creation through the millennial kingdom.

Historical Context

This passage must be understood within the political and social structures of the biblical period. The author writes to address believers seeking to understand God's will and purposes, making the emphasis on kingdom of God particularly relevant. Historical documents from this period show cultural practices and social structures that would have been familiar to the original readers, illuminating the verse's original impact.

Questions for Reflection

How does this passage contribute to our understanding of from earthly theocracy through Davidic kingdom to eschatological fulfillment, and what implications does this have for Christian discipleship?
What practical applications emerge from understanding kingdom of God as presented in this verse, particularly in light of providing hope in times of political and social upheaval?
In what ways does understanding divine revelation in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about kingdom of God?

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