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Exodus 16:20

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: and Moses was wroth with them.

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

And they gathered it every morning,.... From the time the morning began, during four hours, or to the fourth hour, as…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

It bred worms - This result was supernatural: no such tendency to rapid decomposition is recorded of common manna.

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

It bred worms - Their sinful curiosity and covetousness led them to make the trial; and they had a mass of the most…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Exodus 16:13-21

Now they begin to be provided for by the immediate hand of God.

I. He makes them a feast, at night, of delicate fowl,…