Exodus 16:10
New International Version
While Aaron was speaking to the whole Israelite community, they looked toward the desert, and there was the glory of the LORD appearing in the cloud.

New Living Translation
And as Aaron spoke to the whole community of Israel, they looked out toward the wilderness. There they could see the awesome glory of the LORD in the cloud.

English Standard Version
And as soon as Aaron spoke to the whole congregation of the people of Israel, they looked toward the wilderness, and behold, the glory of the LORD appeared in the cloud.

Berean Standard Bible
And as Aaron was speaking to the whole congregation of Israel, they looked toward the desert, and there in a cloud the glory of the LORD appeared.

King James Bible
And it came to pass, as Aaron spake unto the whole congregation of the children of Israel, that they looked toward the wilderness, and, behold, the glory of the LORD appeared in the cloud.

New King James Version
Now it came to pass, as Aaron spoke to the whole congregation of the children of Israel, that they looked toward the wilderness, and behold, the glory of the LORD appeared in the cloud.

New American Standard Bible
And it came about, as Aaron spoke to the entire congregation of the sons of Israel, that they looked toward the wilderness, and behold, the glory of the LORD appeared in the cloud.

NASB 1995
It came about as Aaron spoke to the whole congregation of the sons of Israel, that they looked toward the wilderness, and behold, the glory of the LORD appeared in the cloud.

NASB 1977
And it came about as Aaron spoke to the whole congregation of the sons of Israel, that they looked toward the wilderness, and behold, the glory of the LORD appeared in the cloud.

Legacy Standard Bible
Now it happened as Aaron spoke to the whole congregation of the sons of Israel, that they turned toward the wilderness, and behold, the glory of Yahweh appeared in the cloud.

Amplified Bible
So it happened that as Aaron spoke to the whole congregation of Israel, they looked toward the wilderness, and behold, the glory and brilliance of the LORD appeared in the cloud!

Christian Standard Bible
As Aaron was speaking to the entire Israelite community, they turned toward the wilderness, and there in a cloud the LORD’s glory appeared.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
As Aaron was speaking to the entire Israelite community, they turned toward the wilderness, and there in a cloud the LORD’s glory appeared.

American Standard Version
And it came to pass, as Aaron spake unto the whole congregation of the children of Israel, that they looked toward the wilderness, and, behold, the glory of Jehovah appeared in the cloud.

Contemporary English Version
Aaron was speaking to them, when everyone looked out toward the desert and saw the bright glory of the LORD in a cloud.

English Revised Version
And it came to pass, as Aaron spake unto the whole congregation of the children of Israel, that they looked toward the wilderness, and, behold, the glory of the LORD appeared in the cloud.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
While Aaron was speaking to the whole community of Israelites, they looked toward the desert. Suddenly, they saw the glory of the LORD in the [column of] smoke.

Good News Translation
As Aaron spoke to the whole community, they turned toward the desert, and suddenly the dazzling light of the LORD appeared in a cloud.

International Standard Version
While Aaron was speaking to all the congregation of the Israelis, they turned toward the desert, and there the glory of the LORD was seen in the cloud.

Majority Standard Bible
And as Aaron was speaking to the whole congregation of Israel, they looked toward the desert, and there in a cloud the glory of the LORD appeared.

NET Bible
As Aaron spoke to the whole community of the Israelites and they looked toward the desert, there the glory of the LORD appeared in the cloud,

New Heart English Bible
It happened, as Aaron spoke to the whole congregation of the children of Israel, that they looked toward the wilderness, and look, the glory of the LORD appeared in the cloud.

Webster's Bible Translation
And it came to pass, as Aaron spoke to the whole congregation of the children of Israel, that they looked towards the wilderness, and behold, the glory of the LORD appeared in the cloud.

World English Bible
As Aaron spoke to the whole congregation of the children of Israel, they looked toward the wilderness, and behold, Yahweh’s glory appeared in the cloud.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and it comes to pass, when Aaron is speaking to all the congregation of the sons of Israel, that they turn toward the wilderness, and behold, the glory of YHWH is seen in the cloud.

Young's Literal Translation
and it cometh to pass, when Aaron is speaking unto all the company of the sons of Israel, that they turn towards the wilderness, and lo, the honour of Jehovah is seen in the cloud.

Smith's Literal Translation
And it shall be as Aaron spake to all the assembly of the sons of Israel, and they will turn to the desert, and behold, the glory of Jehovah was seen in the cloud.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And when Aaron spoke to all the assembly of the children of Israel, they looked towards the wilderness: and behold the glory of the Lord appeared in a cloud.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And when Aaron spoke to the entire assembly of the sons of Israel, they looked out toward the wilderness. And behold, the glory of the Lord appeared in a cloud.

New American Bible
But while Aaron was speaking to the whole Israelite community, they turned in the direction of the wilderness, and there the glory of the LORD appeared in the cloud!

New Revised Standard Version
And as Aaron spoke to the whole congregation of the Israelites, they looked toward the wilderness, and the glory of the LORD appeared in the cloud.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And it came to pass, as Aaron spoke to the whole congregation of the children of Israel, they turned their faces toward the wilderness, and, behold, the glory of the LORD appeared in the cloud.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And it was that when Ahron spoke to all the assembly of the children of Israel, they were turned to the wilderness, and behold, the glory of LORD JEHOVAH appeared in a cloud.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And it came to pass, as Aaron spoke unto the whole congregation of the children of Israel, that they looked toward the wilderness, and, behold, the glory of the LORD appeared in the cloud.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And when Aaron spoke to all the congregation of the children of Israel, and they turned toward the wilderness, then the glory of the Lord appeared in a cloud.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Manna and Quail from Heaven
9Then Moses said to Aaron, “Tell the whole congregation of Israel, ‘Come before the LORD, for He has heard your grumbling.’ ” 10And as Aaron was speaking to the whole congregation of Israel, they looked toward the desert, and there in a cloud the glory of the LORD appeared. 11Then the LORD said to Moses,…

Cross References
Exodus 24:16-17
and the glory of the LORD settled on Mount Sinai. For six days the cloud covered it, and on the seventh day the LORD called to Moses from within the cloud. / And the sight of the glory of the LORD was like a consuming fire on the mountaintop in the eyes of the Israelites.

Leviticus 9:23-24
Moses and Aaron then entered the Tent of Meeting. When they came out, they blessed the people, and the glory of the LORD appeared to all the people. / Fire came out from the presence of the LORD and consumed the burnt offering and the fat portions on the altar. And when all the people saw it, they shouted for joy and fell facedown.

Numbers 14:10
But the whole congregation threatened to stone Joshua and Caleb. Then the glory of the LORD appeared to all the Israelites at the Tent of Meeting.

Numbers 16:19
When Korah had gathered his whole assembly against them at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting, the glory of the LORD appeared to the whole congregation.

Numbers 20:6
Then Moses and Aaron went from the presence of the assembly to the entrance to the Tent of Meeting. They fell facedown, and the glory of the LORD appeared to them.

1 Kings 8:10-11
And when the priests came out of the Holy Place, the cloud filled the house of the LORD / so that the priests could not stand there to minister because of the cloud. For the glory of the LORD filled the house of the LORD.

2 Chronicles 5:13-14
The trumpeters and singers joined together to praise and thank the LORD with one voice. They lifted up their voices, accompanied by trumpets, cymbals, and musical instruments, in praise to the LORD: “For He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.” And the temple, the house of the LORD, was filled with a cloud / so that the priests could not stand there to minister because of the cloud. For the glory of the LORD filled the house of God.

Ezekiel 1:28
The appearance of the brilliant light all around Him was like that of a rainbow in a cloud on a rainy day. This was the appearance of the likeness of the glory of the LORD. And when I saw it, I fell facedown and heard a voice speaking.

Ezekiel 3:23
So I got up and went out to the plain, and behold, the glory of the LORD was present there, like the glory I had seen by the River Kebar, and I fell facedown.

Ezekiel 10:4
Then the glory of the LORD rose from above the cherubim and stood over the threshold of the temple. The temple was filled with the cloud, and the court was filled with the brightness of the glory of the LORD.

Ezekiel 43:2-5
and I saw the glory of the God of Israel coming from the east. His voice was like the roar of many waters, and the earth shone with His glory. / The vision I saw was like the vision I had seen when He came to destroy the city and like the visions I had seen by the River Kebar. I fell facedown, / and the glory of the LORD entered the temple through the gate facing east. ...

Luke 2:9
Just then an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified.

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 12:41
Isaiah said these things because he saw Jesus’ glory and spoke about Him.

Acts 7:55
But Stephen, full of the Holy Spirit, looked intently into heaven and saw the glory of God and Jesus standing at the right hand of God.


Treasury of Scripture

And it came to pass, as Aaron spoke to the whole congregation of the children of Israel, that they looked toward the wilderness, and, behold, the glory of the LORD appeared in the cloud.

that they

Exodus 16:7
And in the morning, then ye shall see the glory of the LORD; for that he heareth your murmurings against the LORD: and what are we, that ye murmur against us?

Numbers 14:10
But all the congregation bade stone them with stones. And the glory of the LORD appeared in the tabernacle of the congregation before all the children of Israel.

Numbers 16:19,42
And Korah gathered all the congregation against them unto the door of the tabernacle of the congregation: and the glory of the LORD appeared unto all the congregation…

appeared

Exodus 13:21,22
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: …

Exodus 40:34-38
Then a cloud covered the tent of the congregation, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle…

Leviticus 9:6
And Moses said, This is the thing which the LORD commanded that ye should do: and the glory of the LORD shall appear unto you.

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Exodus 16
1. The Israelites come to Sin, and murmur for want of bread
4. God promises them bread and meat from heaven, and they are rebuked
13. Quail and manna are sent
16. The ordering of manna
25. It was not to be found on the Sabbath
32. An omer of it is preserved














And as Aaron was speaking to the whole congregation of Israel
Aaron, the brother of Moses, served as the spokesperson for Moses and was the first high priest of Israel. His role was crucial in communicating God's instructions to the Israelites. The "whole congregation of Israel" refers to the entire assembly of the Israelites, who had recently been delivered from slavery in Egypt. This moment occurs in the wilderness, shortly after the Exodus, highlighting the importance of leadership and communication in guiding the people through their journey.

they looked toward the desert
The desert, or wilderness, is a significant setting in the biblical narrative. It represents a place of testing, reliance on God, and spiritual formation. The Israelites' journey through the desert was a time of learning to trust in God's provision and guidance. The desert also symbolizes a place of encounter with God, as seen in other biblical accounts such as Moses' encounter with the burning bush.

and there in a cloud
The cloud is a recurring symbol of God's presence and guidance throughout the Exodus narrative. It served as a visible manifestation of God's presence, leading the Israelites by day as a pillar of cloud and by night as a pillar of fire. The cloud signifies God's protection and the mystery of His divine presence, which is both near and yet beyond human comprehension.

the glory of the LORD appeared
The "glory of the LORD" refers to the visible manifestation of God's divine presence and majesty. In the Old Testament, God's glory often appeared in the form of a cloud or fire, signifying His holiness and power. This appearance reassured the Israelites of God's continued presence and faithfulness. The concept of God's glory is further developed in the New Testament, where it is ultimately revealed in the person of Jesus Christ, who is described as the "radiance of God's glory" (Hebrews 1:3).

Persons / Places / Events
1. Aaron
The brother of Moses and the first high priest of Israel. He often served as Moses' spokesperson and played a crucial role in leading the Israelites.

2. The Whole Congregation of Israel
Refers to the entire community of Israelites who had been delivered from slavery in Egypt and were journeying through the wilderness.

3. The Desert
The wilderness area where the Israelites were traveling. It represents a place of testing and reliance on God for provision.

4. The Glory of the LORD
A manifestation of God's presence, often associated with a visible sign such as a cloud or fire, symbolizing His holiness and majesty.

5. The Cloud
A physical manifestation of God's presence and guidance for the Israelites, often seen as a pillar of cloud by day and a pillar of fire by night.
Teaching Points
God's Presence in Our Wilderness
Just as God manifested His presence to the Israelites in the desert, He is present with us in our times of trial and uncertainty. We can trust in His guidance and provision.

The Role of Leaders
Aaron's role as a spokesperson highlights the importance of godly leadership in communicating God's will and encouraging faith among His people.

The Visibility of God's Glory
The appearance of God's glory in the cloud reminds us that God often reveals Himself in ways that are visible and tangible, inviting us to recognize His work in our lives.

Dependence on God
The Israelites' journey through the desert teaches us about the necessity of relying on God for our daily needs and trusting in His timing and provision.

Responding to God's Manifestation
When we witness God's glory, our response should be one of worship, reverence, and obedience, acknowledging His sovereignty and holiness.(10) The glory of the Lord appeared in the cloud.--The Hebrew, as at present pointed, has "in a cloud," but there can be no reasonable doubt that the "pillar of the cloud" is meant. It was before this that they had been required to appear (Exodus 16:9), and from this almost certainly that some bright radiance was now made to stream forth. The object was at once to rebuke their murmurings, and to uphold the authority of Moses and Aaron.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
And as soon
וַיְהִ֗י (way·hî)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be

as Aaron
אַהֲרֹן֙ (’a·hă·rōn)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 175: Aaron -- an elder brother of Moses

spoke
כְּדַבֵּ֤ר (kə·ḏab·bêr)
Preposition-k | Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct
Strong's 1696: To arrange, to speak, to subdue

to
אֶל־ (’el-)
Preposition
Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to

the whole
כָּל־ (kāl-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

congregation
עֲדַ֣ת (‘ă·ḏaṯ)
Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 5712: A stated assemblage

of Israel,
יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל (yiś·rā·’êl)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc

they looked
וַיִּפְנ֖וּ (way·yip̄·nū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 6437: To turn, to face, appear, look

toward
אֶל־ (’el-)
Preposition
Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to

the desert,
הַמִּדְבָּ֑ר (ham·miḏ·bār)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4057: A pasture, a desert, speech

and there
וְהִנֵּה֙ (wə·hin·nêh)
Conjunctive waw | Interjection
Strong's 2009: Lo! behold!

in a cloud
בֶּעָנָֽן׃ (be·‘ā·nān)
Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 6051: A cloud, the nimbus, thunder-cloud

the glory
כְּב֣וֹד (kə·ḇō·wḏ)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3519: Weight, splendor, copiousness

of the LORD
יְהוָ֔ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

appeared.
נִרְאָ֖ה (nir·’āh)
Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 7200: To see


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