Exodus 16:11-36
16:15 a The Hebrew man hu’ (What is it?) came to be the name of the miraculous food (“manna,” see 16:31 b). For forty years, the people ate what is it? Jesus referred to himself as the fulfillment of the meaning of this miracle. He was the “true bread from heaven” that gives life (John 6:32-35 c, 48 d, 51 e, 63 f).Summary for Exod 16:19-20: 16:19-20 g Regarding these instructions, see study note on 16:4-5.
Summary for Exod 16:21-30: 16:21-30 h Although the Sabbath was a day set apart for the Lord (16:23 i), it was also the Lord’s gift to his people (16:29 j). Rest and worship are not meant to be an obligation, but a privilege. However, given the human determination to meet our needs in our own way, rest and worship are given as commands (16:28 k).
Summary for Exod 16:32-36: 16:32-36 l The container of manna was to be preserved as a reminder of God’s providential care for his people. He is powerful and deeply caring. Not only can he supply our needs, he wants to do so.
16:35 m until they arrived at the land: God’s care for us is normally demonstrated in ordinary ways, as it would usually be for Israel after they arrived in Canaan (see Josh 5:10-12 n). That care is just as real as when it comes in extraordinary ways, as it did while Israel was in the wilderness.
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