Overview
The Bible addresses omer across 4 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Exodus. Closely related themes include Desert, Journey of Israel Through The, Manna, Quotations and Allusions and Measures.
Key Bible verses about omer
Old Testament
Exodus
This is the thing which the LORD hath commanded, Gather of it every man according to his eating, an omer for every man, according to the number of your persons; take ye every man for them which are in his tents. for every: Heb. by the poll, or, head persons: Heb. souls
And the children of Israel did so, and gathered, some more, some less.
And when they did mete it with an omer, he that gathered much had nothing over, and he that gathered little had no lack; they gathered every man according to his eating.
Now an omer is the tenth part of an ephah.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying omer for yourself
- Begin with Exodus 16:16, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Widen the study to related themes: Desert, Journey of Israel Through The, Manna, Quotations and Allusions and Measures.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about omer?
The Bible addresses omer across 4 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Exodus. Closely related themes include Desert, Journey of Israel Through The, Manna, Quotations and Allusions and Measures.
How many Bible verses are about omer?
The Bible references omer in 4 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention omer?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is Exodus 16:16: “This is the thing which the LORD hath commanded, Gather of it every man according to his eating, an omer for every man, according to the number of your persons; take ye every man for them which are in his tents. for every: Heb. by the poll, or, head persons: Heb. souls”
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