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Exodus 16:20 Cross-References
Explore 10 cross-references for Exodus 16:20 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Exodus chapter 16 verse 20 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Notwithstanding they hearkened not unto Moses; but some of them left of it until the morning, and it bred worms, and stank: and Moses was wroth with them.”
Exodus 16:20 (KJV)
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Commentary on Exodus 16:20
Notwithstanding they hearkened not unto Moses; but some of them left of it until the morning, and it bred worms, and stank—Disobedience brings immediate consequences: worms (תּוֹלָע, tola') and stench (בָּאַשׁ, ba'ash). The rotting manna illustrates that God's gifts cannot be preserved by human effort contrary to His command—what is meant for today becomes corruption tomorrow when hoarded in unbelief. The 'some of them' (אֲנָשִׁים, anashim) indicates not universal rebellion but sufficient disobedience to require Moses' anger. This failed hoarding teaches that security comes from God's faithful...
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Cross-References for Exodus 16:20
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“and give gifts to the needy. Make for yourselves purses which don't grow old”
“content with such things as you have”
“above all the men who were on the surface of the earth.”
“Your riches are corrupted”
“being grieved at the hardening of their hearts”
“and said to Yahweh”
“he was moved with indignation”
“Beware! Keep yourselves from covetousness, for a man's life doesn't consist of the abundance of the things which he possesses.”