Exodus 16:1 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Exodus 16:1-12

The host of Israel, it seems, took along with them out of Egypt, when they came thence on the fifteenth day of the first month, a month's provisions, which, by the fifteenth day of the second month, was all spent; and here we have, I. Their discontent and murmuring upon that occasion, Exod. 16:2, 3. The whole congregation, the greatest part of them, joined in this mutiny; it was not immediately against God that they murmured, but (which was equivalent) against Moses and Aaron, God's... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Exodus 16:1

And they took their journey from Elim ,.... And came again to the Red sea, as appears from Numbers 33:10 perhaps to some bay or creek of it, which ran up from it, and lay in their way, and where for a short time they encamped to look at it, and recollect what had been done for them in bringing them through it; but as their stay here was short, and nothing of any importance or consequence happened, it is here omitted, and their next station is only observed: and all the congregation of... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Exodus 16:1

The wilderness of Sin - This desert lies between Elim and Sinai, and from Elim, Dr. Shaw says, Mount Sinai can be seen distinctly. Mr. Ainsworth supposes that this wilderness had its name from a strong city of Egypt called Sin, near which it lay. See Ezekiel 30:15 , Ezekiel 30:16 . Before they came to the wilderness of Sin, they had a previous encampment by the Red Sea after they left Elim, of which Moses makes distinct mention Numbers 33:10 , Numbers 33:11 . The fifteenth day of... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Exodus 16:1

Verse 1 1.And they took their journey. Moses relates, that, when after a month the people came to the wilderness of Sin near Mount Sinai, and when their provision failed, they rebelled against God and Moses, and manna, a new and unusual kind of food, was given them from heaven. It is uncertain with what foods they were sustained in the meantime. Some conjecture that they brought sufficient flour from Egypt for their supply; but to me it seems probable that other kinds of food were used in... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 16:1

They journeyed from Elim, and all the congregation came . It has been noted (Cook) that the form of expression seems to imply that the Israelites proceeded in detachments from Elim, and were first assembled as a complete host when they reached the wilderness of Sin." This accords well with their numbers and with the character of the localities. They could only assemble all together when they reached some considerable plain . Between Elim and Sinai . This expression must be regarded as... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 16:1-3

1 . The fact that the Egyptian settlements in the Sinaitic peninsula would thus be avoided, as they seem to have been, since no contest with Egyptians is recorded; 2 . The descent of the quails, who, wearied with a long flight over the Red Sea, would naturally settle as soon as they reached the shore; 3 . The greater openness and facility of the El Markha and Wady Feiran route, which is admitted by all; and 4 . The suitability of the latter to the particulars of the narrative... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 16:1-3

The unreasonableness of discontent. The people of Israel experience now the second trial that has come upon them since the passage of the Red Sea. First, they had nothing which they could drink ( Exodus 15:24 ); now they are afraid that they will soon have nothing to eat. They have consumed their dough ( Exodus 12:39 ), their grain, their flour; many of them have consumed, or lost, their beasts. The land around them produces little or nothing that is edible; no settled inhabitants show... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 16:1-4

Murmurings. In the "Wilderness of Sin," between Elim and Sinai, on the 15th day of the second month after the departing of Israel out of Egypt ( Exodus 16:1 ). One short month, but how much can be forgotten even in so brief a space of time! (cf. Exodus 32:1 ). Egypt now lay at a little distance. The supplies of the Israelites were failing them. God lets the barrel of meal and the cruse of oil run out ( 1 Kings 17:12 ), before interposing with his help. Thus he tries what manner of... 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

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Exodus 16:1-12

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Exodus 16:1

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Exodus 16:1

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Exodus 16:1

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 16:1

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 16:1-3

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 16:1-3

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 16:1-4

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 16:1-15

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 16:1-36

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