Exodus 16:33

Authorized King James Version

And Moses said unto Aaron, Take a pot, and put an omer full of manna therein, and lay it up before the LORD, to be kept for your generations.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וַיֹּ֨אמֶר

H559

said

to say (used with great latitude)

מֹשֶׁ֜ה

H4872

And Moses

mosheh, the israelite lawgiver

אֶֽל

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

אַהֲרֹ֗ן

H175

unto Aaron

aharon, the brother of moses

קַ֚ח

H3947

Take

to take (in the widest variety of applications)

צִנְצֶ֣נֶת

H6803

pot

a vase (probably a vial tapering at the top)

אַחַ֔ת

H259

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

וְתֶן

H5414

and put

to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)

שָׁ֥מָּה

H8033

there (transferring to time) then; often thither, or thence

#10

מְלֹֽא

H4393

full

fulness (literally or figuratively)

#11

הָעֹ֖מֶר

H6016

an omer

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

#12

מָ֑ן

H4478

of manna

literally a whatness (so to speak), i.e., manna (so called from the question about it)

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וְהַנַּ֤ח

H3240

therein and lay it up

to deposit; by implication, to allow to stay

#14

אֹתוֹ֙

H853

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

#15

לִפְנֵ֣י

H6440

before

the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposi

#16

יְהוָ֔ה

H3068

the LORD

(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god

#17

לְמִשְׁמֶ֖רֶת

H4931

to be kept

watch, i.e., the act (custody), or (concretely) the sentry, the post; objectively preservation, or (concretely) safe; figuratively observance, i.e., (

#18

לְדֹרֹֽתֵיכֶֽם׃

H1755

for your generations

properly, a revolution of time, i.e., an age or generation; also a dwelling

Analysis

Within the broader context of Exodus, this passage highlights salvation through declarative statements that establish theological truth. The theological weight of divine sovereignty connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine sovereignty, contributing to our understanding of God's nature and relationship with humanity. This verse contributes to the book's overall argument by building upon previous themes while advancing the overall message of Exodus.

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 salvation 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

In what ways does understanding divine sovereignty in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?
How does this verse's literary context within Exodus chapter 16 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?
What practical applications emerge from understanding salvation as presented in this verse, particularly in light of addressing questions of religious pluralism and the exclusivity of Christ?

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