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Exodus 16:18 Cross-References
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“And when they did mete it with an omer, he that gathered much had nothing over, and he that gathered little had no lack; they gathered every man according to his eating.”
Exodus 16:18 (KJV)
Commentary on Exodus 16:18
And when they did mete it with an omer, he that gathered much had nothing over; and he that gathered little had no lack—The Hebrew מָדַד (madad, 'to measure') reveals the miracle: regardless of effort, each household had exactly what they needed. This supernatural equalization demonstrates that God's gifts aren't earned by superior gathering but apportioned by sovereign grace. Paul cites this verse in 2 Corinthians 8:15 as the pattern for Christian generosity—abundance should supply others' lack. The strong naturally gather more, but manna's miraculous adjustment prevents both pride in abundan...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
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