Exodus 16:22
ESV
On the sixth day they gathered twice as much bread, two omers each. And when all the leaders of the congregation came and told Moses,
NIV
On the sixth day, they gathered twice as much—two omers for each person—and the leaders of the community came and reported this to Moses.
NASB
Now on the sixth day they gathered twice as much bread, two omers for each one. When all the leaders of the congregation came and told Moses,
CSB
On the sixth day they gathered twice as much food, four quarts apiece, and all the leaders of the community came and reported this to Moses.
NLT
On the sixth day, they gathered twice as much as usual — four quarts for each person instead of two. Then all the leaders of the community came and asked Moses for an explanation.
KJV
And it came to pass, that on the sixth day they gathered twice as much bread, two omers for one man: and all the rulers of the congregation came and told Moses.
NKJV
And so it was, on the sixth day, that they gathered twice as much bread, two omers for each one. And all the rulers of the congregation came and told Moses.
What does Exodus 16:22 mean?
To provide food for Israel (Exodus 16:1–3, 12), God sent manna. This brand-new substance (Deuteronomy 8:3) appeared each morning and had to be collected. Israel was meant to depend on the Lord daily (Exodus 16:21). But when the sixth morning of the week arrives, the people are surprised to find they have collected twice the usual amount: two "omers" instead of one per person. This adds weight to the idea that Israel collected all the manna together, then measured out portions. After collection, each person would have exactly their allotted share (Exodus 16:17–18). The fact that the leaders feel the need to tell Moses about the double portion demonstrates that they weren't expecting it.The people had been told very directly not to keep manna overnight (Exodus 16:19–20). However, God has a reason for this doubled collection. The seventh day is to be a "Sabbath:" a time of rest. No manna will be provided. The double portion from the sixth day (Exodus 16:26) will remain clean to be used for the seventh (Exodus 16:23–25). Further laws about the Sabbath will be part of Israel's covenant with the Lord (Exodus 20:8–11; 31:12–17; 35:1–3).
