Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version In all the travels of the Israelites, whenever the cloud lifted from above the tabernacle, they would set out; New Living Translation Now whenever the cloud lifted from the Tabernacle, the people of Israel would set out on their journey, following it. English Standard Version Throughout all their journeys, whenever the cloud was taken up from over the tabernacle, the people of Israel would set out. Berean Standard Bible Whenever the cloud was lifted from above the tabernacle, the Israelites would set out through all the stages of their journey. King James Bible And when the cloud was taken up from over the tabernacle, the children of Israel went onward in all their journeys: New King James Version Whenever the cloud was taken up from above the tabernacle, the children of Israel would go onward in all their journeys. New American Standard Bible Throughout their journeys, whenever the cloud was taken up from over the tabernacle, the sons of Israel would set out; NASB 1995 Throughout all their journeys whenever the cloud was taken up from over the tabernacle, the sons of Israel would set out; NASB 1977 And throughout all their journeys whenever the cloud was taken up from over the tabernacle, the sons of Israel would set out; Legacy Standard Bible Now throughout all their journeys whenever the cloud was taken up from over the tabernacle, the sons of Israel would set out; Amplified Bible In all their journeys, whenever the cloud was taken up from over the tabernacle, the Israelites would set out; Christian Standard Bible The Israelites set out whenever the cloud was taken up from the tabernacle throughout all the stages of their journey. Holman Christian Standard Bible The Israelites set out whenever the cloud was taken up from the tabernacle throughout all the stages of their journey. American Standard Version And when the cloud was taken up from over the tabernacle, the children of Israel went onward, throughout all their journeys: Contemporary English Version Whenever the cloud moved from the tent, the people would break camp and follow; English Revised Version And when the cloud was taken up from over the tabernacle, the children of Israel went onward, throughout all their journeys: GOD'S WORD® Translation In all their travels, whenever the [column of] smoke moved from the tent, the Israelites would break camp. Good News Translation The Israelites moved their camp to another place only when the cloud lifted from the Tent. International Standard Version Whenever the cloud was lifted up from the tent, the Israelis would set out on their journey, Majority Standard Bible Whenever the cloud was lifted from above the tabernacle, the Israelites would set out through all the stages of their journey. NET Bible But when the cloud was lifted up from the tabernacle, the Israelites would set out on all their journeys; New Heart English Bible When the cloud was taken up from over the tabernacle, the children of Israel went onward, throughout all their journeys; Webster's Bible Translation And when the cloud was taken up from over the tabernacle, the children of Israel went onward in all their journeys: World English Bible When the cloud was taken up from over the tabernacle, the children of Israel went onward, throughout all their journeys; Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd in the going up of the cloud from off the Dwelling Place the sons of Israel journey in all their journeys; Young's Literal Translation And in the going up of the cloud from off the tabernacle the sons of Israel journey in all their journeys; Smith's Literal Translation And in the going up of the cloud from above the dwelling, the sons of Israel removed in all their departures. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleIf at any time the cloud removed from the tabernacle, the children of Israel went forward by their troops: Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible Whenever the cloud rose from the tabernacle, the Israelites would set out on their journey. New Revised Standard Version Whenever the cloud was taken up from the tabernacle, the Israelites would set out on each stage of their journey; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd when the cloud was lifted up from over the tabernacle, the children of Israel started onward in all their journeys; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And when the cloud was lifted up from over the Tabernacle, the children of Israel packed up in all their journeys: OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And whenever the cloud was taken up from over the tabernacle, the children of Israel went onward, throughout all their journeys. Brenton Septuagint Translation And when the cloud went up from the tabernacle, the children of Israel prepared to depart with their baggage. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Glory of the LORD…35Moses was unable to enter the Tent of Meeting because the cloud had settled on it, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle. 36Whenever the cloud was lifted from above the tabernacle, the Israelites would set out through all the stages of their journey. 37If the cloud was not lifted, they would not set out until the day it was taken up.… Cross References Numbers 9:17-23 Whenever the cloud was lifted from above the Tent, the Israelites would set out, and wherever the cloud settled, there the Israelites would camp. / At the LORD’s command the Israelites set out, and at the LORD’s command they camped. As long as the cloud remained over the tabernacle, they remained encamped. / Even when the cloud lingered over the tabernacle for many days, the Israelites kept the LORD’s charge and did not set out. ... Numbers 10:11-12 On the twentieth day of the second month of the second year, the cloud was lifted from above the tabernacle of the Testimony, / and the Israelites set out from the Wilderness of Sinai, traveling from place to place until the cloud settled in the Wilderness of Paran. 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. Deuteronomy 1:33 who went before you on the journey, in the fire by night and in the cloud by day, to seek out a place for you to camp and to show you the road to travel. 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. 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, 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. Hebrews 11:29 By faith the people passed through the Red Sea as on dry land; but when the Egyptians tried to follow, they were drowned. 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. 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 14:16-17 And I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Advocate to be with you forever— / the Spirit of truth. The world cannot receive Him, because it neither sees Him nor knows Him. But you do know Him, for He abides with you and will be in you. Acts 2:4 And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them. Treasury of Scripture And when the cloud was taken up from over the tabernacle, the children of Israel went onward in all their journeys: when 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: … Numbers 10:11-13,33-36 And it came to pass on the twentieth day of the second month, in the second year, that the cloud was taken up from off the tabernacle of the testimony… Nehemiah 9:19 Yet thou in thy manifold mercies forsookest them not in the wilderness: the pillar of the cloud departed not from them by day, to lead them in the way; neither the pillar of fire by night, to shew them light, and the way wherein they should go. went onward. Jump to Previous Children Cloud Forward House Israel Israelites Journeyed Journeys Lifted Onward Tabernacle Throughout Travels WheneverJump to Next Children Cloud Forward House Israel Israelites Journeyed Journeys Lifted Onward Tabernacle Throughout Travels WheneverExodus 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 Whenever the cloud was lifted from above the tabernacle The cloud represents the presence and guidance of God among the Israelites. This divine presence was first introduced in Exodus 13:21-22, where God led the Israelites by a pillar of cloud by day and a pillar of fire by night. The lifting of the cloud signified God's instruction for the Israelites to move. The tabernacle, a portable earthly dwelling place for God, was central to Israelite worship and community life, symbolizing God's dwelling among His people. The cloud's movement from above the tabernacle indicated a transition and a call to obedience and readiness to follow God's leading. the Israelites would set out through all the stages of their journey Persons / Places / Events 1. The IsraelitesThe chosen people of God, descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, who were delivered from slavery in Egypt and were journeying to the Promised Land. 2. The Tabernacle A portable earthly dwelling place for God among the Israelites, constructed according to divine specifications given to Moses on Mount Sinai. 3. The Cloud A visible manifestation of God's presence and guidance, often referred to as the "Shekinah glory," which led the Israelites through the wilderness. 4. Moses The leader of the Israelites, chosen by God to deliver His people from Egypt and guide them through the wilderness. 5. The Wilderness Journey The period of 40 years during which the Israelites traveled from Egypt to the Promised Land, learning to trust and obey God. Teaching Points Divine GuidanceJust as the Israelites were led by the cloud, believers today are guided by the Holy Spirit. We must remain sensitive to His leading in our lives. Obedience to God's Timing The Israelites moved only when the cloud lifted. Similarly, we should seek to align our actions with God's timing, trusting His perfect plan. God's Presence The cloud represented God's presence among His people. We are reminded that God is always with us, providing comfort and direction. Faith in Uncertainty The Israelites' journey was filled with unknowns, yet they followed God's guidance. We are called to trust God even when the path ahead is unclear. Community Journey The Israelites moved as a community, emphasizing the importance of unity and collective obedience in the body of Christ.(36-38) The cloud was henceforth, in a peculiar way, attached to the Tabernacle. As a cloud it rested upon it by day; as a pillar of fire by night. Only in one case was it removed, viz., when it was the Divine will that Israel should march. (See Numbers 9:15-22.) #define description=DESC #define abbreviation=ABBR #define comments=CMTS #define version=3 |
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