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Remember the following truth from our beloved Torah!
“Ye shall NOT ADD TO THE WORD which
I command you, NEITHER SHALL YE DIMINISH FROM
IT, that ye may keep the commandments of יְהוָה
אֱלֹהֵיכֶם - the LORD your Eloleichem,
which I command you”. Davarim - Deuteronomy 4:2. (JPS-1917).
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Part One..
With
Rabbi, Dr. Reuven Ben Avraham-Goossens, PhD.
Introduction:
Exodus 16:1-18 marks a pivotal transition for us the Children
of Israel. Having celebrated their physical liberation at the
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Let us read Exodus
Chapter 16: 1-18: (JPS-1917
version of the Torah).
1. “And they took their journey from Elim,
and all the congregation of the children of Israel came unto the wilderness of
Sin, which is between Elim and Sinai, on the
fifteenth day of the second month after their departing out of the land of
Egypt. 2. And the whole congregation of the children of
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Let us now look at all
verses covered with Explanations:
Explanation Verses 1-3: The journey continues from Elim to
the Wilderness of Sin. Depleted of their initial provisions,
the congregation rebels against Moses and Aaron. Their hunger triggers a
distorted nostalgia for
Explanation Verses 4-5: The Divine response is the promise of “bread from heaven”. This is not merely a gift but a “test” to see if the people will walk according to Law. The specific instruction to gather a day’s portion each day and a double portion on the sixth day establishes the concept of daily reliance.
Explanation Verses 6-10: Moses and Aaron inform the people that the evening and morning will provide undeniable proof of the Source of their rescue. The “glory of יְהוָה - the LORD” appears in the cloud, validating the leaders and addressing the people's murmurings.
Explanation Verses 11-12: The promise is codified: “At dusk ye shall eat flesh, and in the morning ye shall be filled with bread”. This ensures that the physical need is met, leading to the recognition of the Divine Relationship.
Explanation Verses 13-15: The promise is fulfilled. Quails cover the camp at evening, and in the morning, a “fine, scale-like thing” remains after the dew falls. Unfamiliar with it, the people ask “Man hu?” (What is it?), and Moses identifies it as the bread given for food.
Explanation Verses 16-18: Specific regulations are set: every man is to gather according to his “eating”, defined as an omer per person. This section concludes with a miracle of equity: whether one gathered much or little, when measured, everyone had exactly what they needed an omer for each soul.
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My Closing Message:
This text teaches us that true freedom requires a shift in perspective
regarding “abundance”. In the wilderness, the miracle was not just the arrival
of the manna, but the lesson of the omer:
that sufficiency is found in gathering exactly what is needed for the day. By
providing daily bread rather than a permanent storehouse, the text emphasizes a
life of constant, mindful connection to the Provider, ensuring that physical
satiation leads to spiritual discipline rather than self-sufficiency.
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