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The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 16:1-36

The manna of the body-A homily on providence. "They said one to another, what is this? (marg.) for they wist not what it was" ( Exodus 16:15 ). Introduction:—Trace the journey from Elim to the sea ( Numbers 33:10 ); and thence to the wilderness of Sin; and give a thoroughly good exegetical exposition of the facts of the manna story. It would be well also to show the supernatural character of the manna; and, at the same time, that the manna supernatural was not unlike (and yet unlike... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 16:1-36

Manna for the soul; a homily on grace. " I am the living bread … he shall live for ever." John 6:51 . Having given the manna story, discussed the miracle, and given the lessons bearing on our providential path, we now go up to the higher level, and listen to the truths taught in relation to the kingdom of God's grace. These gather round the central truth—that the Lord Jesus Christ is the nutriment of the soul. For that truth we have his own supreme authority. [See the full discourse... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 16:4-16

The gift of Manna. Quails also were given, on this occasion in mercy, and on a later occasion in wrath ( Numbers 11:31-34 ); but it was the manna which was the principal gift, both as providing Israel with a continuous supply of food, and as having a permanent significance in the history of God's dealings with his Church ( Exodus 16:32-35 ). I. THE MANNA PROMISED ( Exodus 16:4-9 ). 1 . God would rain bread from heaven for them ( Exodus 16:4 ). He would spread a table... read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 16:9-21

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The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 16:9-21

God and Nature. I. GOD IS THE MASTER OF NATURE , NOT NATURE 'S SERVANT . A school of modern thought places nature above God, or at ,any rate on a par with God. It is an absolute impossibility, we are told, that a law of nature should be broken or suspended. Miracles are incredible. But all this, it must be borne in mind, is mere assertion, and assertion without a tittle of proof. All that we can know is, that we ourselves have never witnessed a miracle. We may further... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 16:11-12

He nurtured them in the wilderness. Continual mention of murmurings; yet all such murmurings do not meet the same treatment (cf. Numbers 11:31-33 ). Much alike to outward seeming, but not so in the sight of God. (illustration—the ruddy hue of health; the hot flush of passion; the hectic of consumption. All much alike in appearance, yet how different to those who know what they betoken!) Comparing the history of one murmuring with that of another, we can see by God's treatment of each how... read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 16:12

At even . Literally, "between the two evenings." For the meaning of the phrase, see the comment on Exodus 12:6 . Ye shall eat flesh. The quails, as appears by the subsequent narrative, were supplied, not regularly, but only on rare occasions; in fact (so far as appears), only here in the wilderness of Sin, and at Kibroth-hattaavah in the wilderness of Paran ( Numbers 11:31-34 ). They were not a necessary, but an indulgence. Ye shall know that I am the Lord. The miracle of the manna,... read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 16:13

The quails came up . The word here translated, "quails" has been supposed to designate the flying-fish ( Trigla Israelitarum of Ehrenberg), or a species of locust (Ludolf). But Psalms 78:28 , makes it clear that "feathered fowls" are intended; and moderns generally, are agreed that the rendering "quails" is right. It has the authority of the Septuagint, of Josephus, and of the Vulgate. Diodorus says that "the inhabitants of Arabia Petraea prepared long nets, spread them near the coast... read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 16:13-31

Divine provision for daily need. I. THE LORD 'S FAITHFULNESS . 1 . Their varied need was met. Flesh as well as bread was given. God gives us richly all things to enjoy. 2 . They came in the order and at the time God said they would come. The evening brought the quails—the morning the manna. Nothing failed of all that he had promised. 3 . They were given in abundance. The quails "covered the camp;" of the manna they "had no lack." There is princely bounty with God for... read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 16:14

When the dew that lay was gone up. The moisture which lay upon the herbage soon evaporated, drawn up by the sun; and then the miracle revealed itself. There remained upon each leaf and each blade of grass a delicate small substance, compared here to hoar frost , and elsewhere ( Numbers 11:7 ) to "coriander seed," which was easily detached and collected in bags or baskets. The thing was altogether a novelty to the Israelites, though analogous in some degree to natural processes still... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 16:1-36

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 16:1-36

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 16:4-16

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 16:9-21

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 16:9-21

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 16:11-12

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 16:12

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 16:13

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 16:13-31

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 16:14

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