Exodus 16:29
See, for that the LORD hath given you the sabbath, therefore he giveth you on the sixth day the bread of two days; abide ye every man in his place, let no man go out of his place on the seventh day.
Original Language Analysis
רְא֗וּ
See
H7200
רְא֗וּ
See
Strong's:
H7200
Word #:
1 of 24
to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
כִּֽי
H3588
כִּֽי
Strong's:
H3588
Word #:
2 of 24
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
יְהוָה֮
for that the LORD
H3068
יְהוָה֮
for that the LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
3 of 24
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
נֹתֵ֥ן
hath given
H5414
נֹתֵ֥ן
hath given
Strong's:
H5414
Word #:
4 of 24
to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
הַשַּׁבָּת֒
you the sabbath
H7676
הַשַּׁבָּת֒
you the sabbath
Strong's:
H7676
Word #:
6 of 24
intermission, i.e (specifically) the sabbath
עַל
H5921
עַל
Strong's:
H5921
Word #:
7 of 24
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
כֵּ֠ן
H3651
כֵּ֠ן
Strong's:
H3651
Word #:
8 of 24
properly, set upright; hence (figuratively as adjective) just; but usually (as adverb or conjunction) rightly or so (in various applications to manner
ה֣וּא
H1931
ה֣וּא
Strong's:
H1931
Word #:
9 of 24
he (she or it); only expressed when emphatic or without a verb; also (intensively) self, or (especially with the article) the same; sometimes (as demo
נֹתֵ֥ן
hath given
H5414
נֹתֵ֥ן
hath given
Strong's:
H5414
Word #:
10 of 24
to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
בַּיּ֥וֹם
day
H3117
בַּיּ֥וֹם
day
Strong's:
H3117
Word #:
12 of 24
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
הַשִּׁשִּׁ֖י
you on the sixth
H8345
הַשִּׁשִּׁ֖י
you on the sixth
Strong's:
H8345
Word #:
13 of 24
sixth, ordinal or (feminine) fractional
לֶ֣חֶם
the bread
H3899
לֶ֣חֶם
the bread
Strong's:
H3899
Word #:
14 of 24
food (for man or beast), especially bread, or grain (for making it)
בַּיּ֥וֹם
day
H3117
בַּיּ֥וֹם
day
Strong's:
H3117
Word #:
15 of 24
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
שְׁב֣וּ׀
abide
H3427
שְׁב֣וּ׀
abide
Strong's:
H3427
Word #:
16 of 24
properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
אִ֛ישׁ
in his place let no man
H376
אִ֛ישׁ
in his place let no man
Strong's:
H376
Word #:
17 of 24
a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
תַּחְתָּ֗יו
H8478
תַּחְתָּ֗יו
Strong's:
H8478
Word #:
18 of 24
the bottom (as depressed); only adverbially, below (often with prepositional prefix underneath), in lieu of, etc
אַל
H408
אַל
Strong's:
H408
Word #:
19 of 24
not (the qualified negation, used as a deprecative); once (job 24:25) as a noun, nothing
יֵ֥צֵא
go out
H3318
יֵ֥צֵא
go out
Strong's:
H3318
Word #:
20 of 24
to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim
אִ֛ישׁ
in his place let no man
H376
אִ֛ישׁ
in his place let no man
Strong's:
H376
Word #:
21 of 24
a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
מִמְּקֹמ֖וֹ
of his place
H4725
מִמְּקֹמ֖וֹ
of his place
Strong's:
H4725
Word #:
22 of 24
properly, a standing, i.e., a spot; but used widely of a locality (general or specific); also (figuratively) of a condition (of body or mind)
Cross References
Exodus 31:13Speak thou also unto the children of Israel, saying, Verily my sabbaths ye shall keep: for it is a sign between me and you throughout your generations; that ye may know that I am the LORD that doth sanctify you.Ezekiel 20:12Moreover also I gave them my sabbaths, to be a sign between me and them, that they might know that I am the LORD that sanctify them.Luke 23:56And they returned, and prepared spices and ointments; and rested the sabbath day according to the commandment.
Historical Context
This explanation connected Sabbath rest to daily manna provision, making abstract commandment concrete through physical bread. The double portion proved God enables obedience.
Questions for Reflection
- How does recognizing Sabbath as gift change its observance from legalistic burden to grateful rest?
- What does God providing double bread teach about His enabling what He commands?
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Analysis & Commentary
See, for that the LORD hath given you the sabbath, therefore he giveth you on the sixth day the bread of two days—Moses' command 'See' (רְאוּ, r'u) demands Israel recognize Sabbath as gift not burden. The phrase 'the LORD hath given you the sabbath' (נָתַן לָכֶם אֶת־הַשַּׁבָּת, natan lakhem et-hashabbat) emphasizes grace—Sabbath is bestowed blessing, not imposed burden. The logic flows: because God gives rest, He provides doubled bread. This teaches that God's commands are enabled by His provision—He supplies what He demands. The 'bread of two days' pictures Christ's sufficiency: His work covers both present justification and future glorification. Believers 'abide' in position without anxious gathering.