The One Omer You Bring and the Omer of Manna God Gave Daily

Midrash Tanchuma Buber, Beshalach 23:2

Curated by Arthur·Translated by Maggid (Beta)·

"Behold, I will rain down bread for you," etc. (Exodus 16:4). The Holy One, blessed be He, said to them: See what the difference is between Me and you. You offer Me a single omer each year, as it is said, "And you shall bring the omer," etc. (Leviticus 23:10); but I have given to each and every one of you an omer, as it is said, "an omer per head" (Exodus 16:16). And not only that, but you would offer Me a single omer in a year, while I gave you manna every single day, as it is said, "And the people went out and gathered [a day's portion every day]" (Exodus 16:4).

Themes

MiraclesExodusAdam EveEgyptPassover

Biblical References

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