Exodus 16:7
And in the morning, then ye shall see the glory of the LORD; for that he heareth your murmurings against the LORD: and what are we, that ye murmur against us?
Original Language Analysis
וּבֹ֗קֶר
And in the morning
H1242
וּבֹ֗קֶר
And in the morning
Strong's:
H1242
Word #:
1 of 15
properly, dawn (as the break of day); generally, morning
וּרְאִיתֶם֙
then ye shall see
H7200
וּרְאִיתֶם֙
then ye shall see
Strong's:
H7200
Word #:
2 of 15
to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
אֶת
H853
אֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
3 of 15
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
כְּב֣וֹד
the glory
H3519
כְּב֣וֹד
the glory
Strong's:
H3519
Word #:
4 of 15
properly, weight, but only figuratively in a good sense, splendor or copiousness
יְהוָ֑ה
against the LORD
H3068
יְהוָ֑ה
against the LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
5 of 15
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
בְּשָׁמְע֥וֹ
for that he heareth
H8085
בְּשָׁמְע֥וֹ
for that he heareth
Strong's:
H8085
Word #:
6 of 15
to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
אֶת
H853
אֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
7 of 15
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
עַל
H5921
עַל
Strong's:
H5921
Word #:
9 of 15
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
יְהוָ֑ה
against the LORD
H3068
יְהוָ֑ה
against the LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
10 of 15
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
מָ֔ה
H4100
מָ֔ה
Strong's:
H4100
Word #:
12 of 15
properly, interrogative what? (including how? why? when?); but also exclamation, what! (including how!), or indefinitely what (including whatever, and
כִּ֥י
H3588
כִּ֥י
Strong's:
H3588
Word #:
13 of 15
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
Cross References
Isaiah 40:5And the glory of the LORD shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together: for the mouth of the LORD hath spoken it.Numbers 16:11For which cause both thou and all thy company are gathered together against the LORD: and what is Aaron, that ye murmur against him?Isaiah 35:2It shall blossom abundantly, and rejoice even with joy and singing: the glory of Lebanon shall be given unto it, the excellency of Carmel and Sharon, they shall see the glory of the LORD, and the excellency of our God.Exodus 40:34Then a cloud covered the tent of the congregation, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle.Exodus 16:10And it came to pass, as Aaron spake unto the whole congregation of the children of Israel, that they looked toward the wilderness, and, behold, the glory of the LORD appeared in the cloud.John 11:4When Jesus heard that, he said, This sickness is not unto death, but for the glory of God, that the Son of God might be glorified thereby.John 11:40Jesus saith unto her, Said I not unto thee, that, if thou wouldest believe, thou shouldest see the glory of God?Numbers 14:10But all the congregation bade stone them with stones. And the glory of the LORD appeared in the tabernacle of the congregation before all the children of Israel.Numbers 16:42And it came to pass, when the congregation was gathered against Moses and against Aaron, that they looked toward the tabernacle of the congregation: and, behold, the cloud covered it, and the glory of the LORD appeared.Exodus 24:16And the glory of the LORD abode upon mount Sinai, and the cloud covered it six days: and the seventh day he called unto Moses out of the midst of the cloud.
Historical Context
God's glory had previously appeared in the pillar of cloud/fire guiding them. Now that glory would manifest as daily bread, showing that provision is as much a display of divine glory as dramatic miracles.
Questions for Reflection
- How does God's provision in response to murmuring reveal the depths of His grace?
- When we complain against circumstances, how are we actually complaining against God?
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Analysis & Commentary
And in the morning, then ye shall see the glory of the LORD—God's glory (כָּבוֹד, kavod) will be manifested through provision, not theophany alone. The glory appears 'for that he heareth your murmurings'—God's response to complaint reveals His character more than Israel's worthiness. Moses' question 'what are we?' echoes John the Baptist's self-effacement (John 1:23). The murmuring against leaders is actually against YHWH Himself, a principle Christ applies when He says 'he who rejects you rejects me' (Luke 10:16). God's hearing doesn't validate their complaint but shows His patience.