Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version So the cloud of the LORD was over the tabernacle by day, and fire was in the cloud by night, in the sight of all the Israelites during all their travels. New Living Translation The cloud of the LORD hovered over the Tabernacle during the day, and at night fire glowed inside the cloud so the whole family of Israel could see it. This continued throughout all their journeys. English Standard Version For the cloud of the LORD was on the tabernacle by day, and fire was in it by night, in the sight of all the house of Israel throughout all their journeys. Berean Standard Bible For the cloud of the LORD was over the tabernacle by day, and fire was in the cloud by night, in the sight of all the house of Israel through all their journeys. King James Bible For the cloud of the LORD was upon the tabernacle by day, and fire was on it by night, in the sight of all the house of Israel, throughout all their journeys. New King James Version For the cloud of the LORD was above the tabernacle by day, and fire was over it by night, in the sight of all the house of Israel, throughout all their journeys. New American Standard Bible For throughout their journeys, the cloud of the LORD was on the tabernacle by day, and there was fire in it by night, in the sight of all the house of Israel. NASB 1995 For throughout all their journeys, the cloud of the LORD was on the tabernacle by day, and there was fire in it by night, in the sight of all the house of Israel. NASB 1977 For throughout all their journeys, the cloud of the LORD was on the tabernacle by day, and there was fire in it by night, in the sight of all the house of Israel. Legacy Standard Bible For throughout all their journeys, the cloud of Yahweh was on the tabernacle by day, and there was fire in it by night, in the sight of all the house of Israel. Amplified Bible For throughout all their journeys, the cloud of the LORD was on the tabernacle by day, and there was fire in it by night, in the sight of all the house of Israel. Christian Standard Bible For the cloud of the LORD was over the tabernacle by day, and there was a fire inside the cloud by night, visible to the entire house of Israel throughout all the stages of their journey. Holman Christian Standard Bible For the cloud of the LORD was over the tabernacle by day, and there was a fire inside the cloud by night, visible to the entire house of Israel throughout all the stages of their journey. American Standard Version For the cloud of Jehovah was upon the tabernacle by day, and there was fire therein by night, in the sight of all the house of Israel, throughout all their journeys. Contemporary English Version No matter where the people traveled, the LORD was with them. Each day his cloud was over the tent, and each night a fire could be seen in the cloud. English Revised Version For the cloud of the LORD was upon the tabernacle by day, and there was fire therein by night, in the sight of all the house of Israel, throughout all their journeys. GOD'S WORD® Translation So the LORD's column stayed over the tent during the day, and there was fire in the smoke at night. In this way all the Israelites could see the column throughout their travels. Good News Translation During all their wanderings they could see the cloud of the LORD's presence over the Tent during the day and a fire burning above it during the night. International Standard Version since the cloud of the LORD was over the tent by day, and the fire was in it by night, in the sight of all the house of Israel in all their journeys. Majority Standard Bible For the cloud of the LORD was over the tabernacle by day, and fire was in the cloud by night, in the sight of all the house of Israel through all their journeys. NET Bible For the cloud of the LORD was on the tabernacle by day, but fire would be on it at night, in plain view of all the house of Israel, throughout all their journeys. New Heart English Bible For the cloud of the LORD was on the tabernacle by day, and there was fire in the cloud by night, in the sight of all the house of Israel, throughout all their journeys. Webster's Bible Translation For the cloud of the LORD was upon the tabernacle by day, and fire was on it by night, in the sight of all the house of Israel, throughout all their journeys. World English Bible For the cloud of Yahweh was on the tabernacle by day, and there was fire in the cloud by night, in the sight of all the house of Israel, throughout all their journeys. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionFor the cloud of YHWH [is] on the Dwelling Place by day, and fire is in it by night, before the eyes of all the house of Israel in all their journeys. Young's Literal Translation for the cloud of Jehovah is on the tabernacle by day, and fire is in it by night, before the eyes of all the house of Israel in all their journeys. Smith's Literal Translation For the cloud of Jehovah was upon the dwelling the day, and fire was upon it the night, in the eyes of all the house of Israel in all their departures. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleFor the cloud of the Lord hung over the tabernacle by day, and a fire by night, in the sight of all the children of Israel throughout all their mansions. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible The cloud of the LORD was over the tabernacle by day, and fire in the cloud at night, in the sight of the whole house of Israel in all the stages of their journey. New Revised Standard Version For the cloud of the LORD was on the tabernacle by day, and fire was in the cloud by night, before the eyes of all the house of Israel at each stage of their journey. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleFor the cloud of the LORD was upon the tabernacle by day, and fire was on it by night in the sight of all the house of Israel throughout all their journeys. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Because the cloud of the LORD JEHOVAH was upon the Tabernacle by day and fire was with it by night to the eyes of all of the house of Israel in all their journeys. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917For the cloud of the LORD was upon the tabernacle by day, and there was fire therein by night, in the sight of all the house of Israel, throughout all their journeys.-- Brenton Septuagint Translation For a cloud was on the tabernacle by day, and fire was on it by night before all Israel, in all their journeyings. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Glory of the LORD…37If the cloud was not lifted, they would not set out until the day it was taken up. 38For the cloud of the LORD was over the tabernacle by day, and fire was in the cloud by night, in the sight of all the house of Israel through all their journeys. Cross References Numbers 9:15-23 On the day that the tabernacle, the Tent of the Testimony, was set up, the cloud covered it and appeared like fire above the tabernacle from evening until morning. / It remained that way continually; the cloud would cover the tabernacle by day, and at night it would appear like fire. / Whenever the cloud was lifted from above the Tent, the Israelites would set out, and wherever the cloud settled, there the Israelites would camp. ... Exodus 13:21-22 And the LORD went before them in a pillar of cloud to guide their way by day, and in a pillar of fire to give them light by night, so that they could travel by day or night. / Neither the pillar of cloud by day nor the pillar of fire by night left its place before the people. Numbers 14:14 And they will tell it to the inhabitants of this land. They have already heard that You, O LORD, are in the midst of this people, that You, O LORD, have been seen face to face, that Your cloud stands over them, and that You go before them in a pillar of cloud by day and a pillar of fire by night. Nehemiah 9:12 You led them with a pillar of cloud by day and a pillar of fire by night, to light for them the way in which they should travel. Nehemiah 9:19 You in Your great compassion did not forsake them in the wilderness. By day the pillar of cloud never turned away from guiding them on their path; and by the night the pillar of fire illuminated the way they should go. Psalm 78:14 He led them with a cloud by day and with a light of fire all night. Psalm 105:39 He spread a cloud as a covering and a fire to light up the night. Isaiah 4:5 Then the LORD will create over all of Mount Zion and over her assemblies a cloud of smoke by day and a glowing flame of fire by night. For over all the glory there will be a canopy, Isaiah 63:9 In all their distress, He too was afflicted, and the Angel of His Presence saved them. In His love and compassion He redeemed them; He lifted them up and carried them all the days of old. 1 Corinthians 10:1-2 I do not want you to be unaware, brothers, that our forefathers were all under the cloud, and that they all passed through the sea. / They were all baptized into Moses in the cloud and in the sea. Revelation 7:15 For this reason, they are before the throne of God and serve Him day and night in His temple; and the One seated on the throne will spread His tabernacle over them. Revelation 21:3 And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying: “Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man, and He will dwell with them. They will be His people, and God Himself will be with them as their God. John 1:14 The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. We have seen His glory, the glory of the one and only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth. John 8:12 Once again, Jesus spoke to the people and said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows Me will never walk in the darkness, but will have the light of life.” Matthew 17:5 While Peter was still speaking, a bright cloud enveloped them, and a voice from the cloud said, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Listen to Him!” Treasury of Scripture For the cloud of the LORD was on the tabernacle by day, and fire was on it by night, in the sight of all the house of Israel, throughout all their journeys. the cloud. Exodus 13:21 And the LORD went before them by day in a pillar of a cloud, to lead them the way; and by night in a pillar of fire, to give them light; to go by day and night: Numbers 9:15 And on the day that the tabernacle was reared up the cloud covered the tabernacle, namely, the tent of the testimony: and at even there was upon the tabernacle as it were the appearance of fire, until the morning. fire Psalm 78:14 In the daytime also he led them with a cloud, and all the night with a light of fire. Psalm 105:39 He spread a cloud for a covering; and fire to give light in the night. Isaiah 4:5,6 And the LORD will create upon every dwelling place of mount Zion, and upon her assemblies, a cloud and smoke by day, and the shining of a flaming fire by night: for upon all the glory shall be a defence… CONCLUDING REMARKS. Exodus 3:8 And I am come down to deliver them out of the hand of the Egyptians, and to bring them up out of that land unto a good land and a large, unto a land flowing with milk and honey; unto the place of the Canaanites, and the Hittites, and the Amorites, and the Perizzites, and the Hivites, and the Jebusites. Jump to Previous Cloud Eyes Fire House Israel Journeys Night Resting Sight Tabernacle Therein Throughout TravelsJump to Next Cloud Eyes Fire House Israel Journeys Night Resting Sight Tabernacle Therein Throughout TravelsExodus 40 1. The tabernacle is commanded to be reared, anointed, and consecrated13. Aaron and his sons to be sanctified 16. Moses performs all things accordingly 34. A cloud covers the tabernacle For the cloud of the LORD The "cloud" here is a manifestation of God's presence, often referred to as the Shekinah glory. In Hebrew, the word for cloud is "עָנָן" (anan), which signifies a covering or a veil. This cloud was not just a natural phenomenon but a divine sign of God's guidance and protection. Historically, clouds in the ancient Near East were often associated with divine presence, and here it signifies God's tangible presence with His people. The cloud served as a constant reminder that God was with Israel, guiding them through the wilderness. was over the tabernacle by day and fire was in it by night in the sight of all the house of Israel throughout all their journeys
Hebrew Forכִּי֩ (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction the cloud עֲנַ֨ן (‘ă·nan) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 6051: A cloud, the nimbus, thunder-cloud of the LORD יְהוָ֤ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel was over עַֽל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against the tabernacle הַמִּשְׁכָּן֙ (ham·miš·kān) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4908: A residence, the Tabernacle by day, יוֹמָ֔ם (yō·w·mām) Adverb Strong's 3119: Daytime, by day and fire וְאֵ֕שׁ (wə·’êš) Conjunctive waw | Noun - common singular Strong's 784: A fire was תִּהְיֶ֥ה (tih·yeh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be in the cloud בּ֑וֹ (bōw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's Hebrew by night, לַ֖יְלָה (lay·lāh) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3915: A twist, night, adversity in the sight לְעֵינֵ֥י (lə·‘ê·nê) Preposition-l | Noun - cdc Strong's 5869: An eye, a fountain of all כָל־ (ḵāl) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every the house בֵּֽית־ (bêṯ-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1004: A house of Israel יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc through all בְּכָל־ (bə·ḵāl) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every their journeys. מַסְעֵיהֶֽם׃ (mas·‘ê·hem) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 4550: A pulling up, breaking (camp), setting out, a journey Links Exodus 40:38 NIVExodus 40:38 NLT Exodus 40:38 ESV Exodus 40:38 NASB Exodus 40:38 KJV Exodus 40:38 BibleApps.com Exodus 40:38 Biblia Paralela Exodus 40:38 Chinese Bible Exodus 40:38 French Bible Exodus 40:38 Catholic Bible OT Law: Exodus 40:38 For the cloud of Yahweh was (Exo. Ex) |
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