Exodus 16:11-15

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Exodus 16:11

Verse 11 11.And the Lord spoke (174) unto Moses Moses here shows that he had done nothing without God’s command, but had faithfully and modestly discharged the office of a minister. And, surely, unless he had spoken according to God’s word, he would have been rash in promising what we have already seen. Therefore, this is put last in order, though it happened first; and, consequently, I have used (175) the causal particle instead of the copula. The sum is, as before, that God will vindicate His... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Exodus 16:13

Verse 13 13.And it came to pass. We shall afterwards see, that, when from weariness of the manna they began to desire meat, quails were again given them; but, while they were yet in their mouths, a terrible punishment was inflicted upon their gluttony. When here they had only complained of their want of food, God for once satiated them with flesh, that He might show them that He has in His hand all kinds and quantity of meats. Yet, it was His will that they should be content with one single... read more

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John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Exodus 16:14

Verse 14 14.And when the dew that lay was gone up. The shape of the manna is here briefly described, viz., that it was like the dew condensed into small round grains. Its taste will be also mentioned elsewhere; but here it was sufficient to show, that this fecundity was not natural, but miraculously given to the clouds, so that they should daily rain manna. For as to the idle talk of certain profane persons, (176) that the manna falls naturally in certain countries, who would thus display the... read more

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John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Exodus 16:15

Verse 15 15.And when the children of Israel saw. The Israelites manifested some appearance of gratitude in calling the food given them from heaven, Man, (178) which name means “something prepared;” but if any prefer their opinion who expound it, “a part or portion,” I do not debate the matter, although the former is more correct. Yet, whichever you choose, by this word they confessed that they were dealt with bountifully, because God presented them with food without their having to labor for... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 16:1-15

The provision of the manna. This chapter contains an account of the first provision of miraculous bread for Israel in the wilderness. We are told very fully the circumstances in which it was given and the regulations for obtaining and using it. This provision of bread comes very appropriately after the visits to Marah and Elim. The waters had been made sure, and were soon to be made sure again ( Exodus 17:1-16 .); and now the bread is given ( Isaiah 33:16 ). Before God takes the people... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

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

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 16:9-21

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

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

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