Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The cloud of the LORD was over them by day when they set out from the camp. New Living Translation As they moved on each day, the cloud of the LORD hovered over them. English Standard Version And the cloud of the LORD was over them by day, whenever they set out from the camp. Berean Standard Bible And the cloud of the LORD was over them by day when they set out from the camp. King James Bible And the cloud of the LORD was upon them by day, when they went out of the camp. New King James Version And the cloud of the LORD was above them by day when they went out from the camp. New American Standard Bible And the cloud of the LORD was over them by day when they set out from the camp. NASB 1995 The cloud of the LORD was over them by day when they set out from the camp. NASB 1977 And the cloud of the LORD was over them by day, when they set out from the camp. Legacy Standard Bible Now the cloud of Yahweh was over them by day when they set out from the camp. Amplified Bible The cloud of the LORD was over them by day when they set out from the camp. Christian Standard Bible Meanwhile, the cloud of the LORD was over them by day when they set out from the camp. Holman Christian Standard Bible Meanwhile, the cloud of the LORD was over them by day when they set out from the camp. American Standard Version And the cloud of Jehovah was over them by day, when they set forward from the camp. Contemporary English Version And the cloud always stayed with them. English Revised Version And the cloud of the LORD was over them by day, when they set forward from the camp. GOD'S WORD® Translation The LORD's [column of] smoke was over them by day when they moved the camp. Good News Translation As they moved on from each camp, the cloud of the LORD was over them by day. International Standard Version Moreover, the cloud of the LORD protected them during the day when they left their camp. Majority Standard Bible And the cloud of the LORD was over them by day when they set out from the camp. NET Bible And the cloud of the LORD was over them by day, when they traveled from the camp. New Heart English Bible The cloud of the LORD was over them by day, when they set forward from the camp. Webster's Bible Translation And the cloud of the LORD was upon them by day, when they went out of the camp. World English Bible The cloud of Yahweh was over them by day, when they set forward from the camp. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand the cloud of YHWH [is] on them by day, in their journeying from the camp. Young's Literal Translation and the cloud of Jehovah is on them by day, in their journeying from the camp. Smith's Literal Translation And the cloud of Jehovah upon them the day in their removing out of the camp. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe cloud also of the Lord was over them by day when they marched. Catholic Public Domain Version Likewise, the cloud of the Lord was over them, throughout the day, while they proceeded. New American Bible And the cloud of the LORD was over them by day when they set out from camp. New Revised Standard Version the cloud of the LORD being over them by day when they set out from the camp. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd the cloud of the LORD was upon them by day, when they went out of the camp. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the cloud of LORD JEHOVAH was over them by day whenever they moved from the camp. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And the cloud of the LORD was over them by day, when they set forward from the camp. Brenton Septuagint Translation And the cloud overshadowed them by day, when they departed from the camp. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context From Sinai to Paran…33So they set out on a three-day journey from the mountain of the LORD, with the ark of the covenant of the LORD traveling ahead of them for those three days to seek a resting place for them. 34And the cloud of the LORD was over them by day when they set out from the camp. 35Whenever the ark set out, Moses would say, “Rise up, O LORD! May Your enemies be scattered; may those who hate You flee before You.”… Cross References 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. Exodus 40:36-38 Whenever the cloud was lifted from above the tabernacle, the Israelites would set out through all the stages of their journey. / If the cloud was not lifted, they would not set out until the day it was taken up. / 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. 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. 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, 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. 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. Psalm 78:14 He led them with a cloud by day and with a light of fire all night. Exodus 14:19-20 And the angel of God, who had gone before the camp of Israel, withdrew and went behind them. The pillar of cloud also moved from before them and stood behind them, / so that it came between the camps of Egypt and Israel. The cloud was there in the darkness, but it lit up the night. So all night long neither camp went near the other. 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. 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. 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. Exodus 33:9-10 As Moses entered the tent, the pillar of cloud would come down and remain at the entrance, and the LORD would speak with Moses. / When all the people saw the pillar of cloud standing at the entrance to the tent, they would stand up and worship, each one at the entrance to his own tent. 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. Ezekiel 10:3-4 Now when the man went in, the cherubim were standing on the south side of the temple, and a cloud filled the inner court. / 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. Treasury of Scripture And the cloud of the LORD was on them by day, when they went out of the camp. 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: … Nehemiah 9:12,19 Moreover thou leddest them in the day by a cloudy pillar; and in the night by a pillar of fire, to give them light in the way wherein they should go… Psalm 105:39 He spread a cloud for a covering; and fire to give light in the night. Jump to Previous Camp Journeying Tents WheneverJump to Next Camp Journeying Tents WheneverNumbers 10 1. The use of the silver trumpets11. The Israelites move from Sinai to Paran 14. The order of their march 29. Hobab is entreated by Moses not to leave them 33. The blessing of Moses at the removing and resting of the ark And the cloud of the LORD The cloud represents the divine presence and guidance of God among the Israelites. This cloud, often referred to as the Shekinah glory, was a visible manifestation of God's presence. It first appeared in Exodus 13:21-22, leading the Israelites out of Egypt. The cloud signifies God's protection and leadership, ensuring the Israelites knew He was with them. This presence is a type of Christ, who is described as the light of the world in John 8:12, guiding believers in their spiritual journey. was over them by day when they set out from the camp Persons / Places / Events 1. The IsraelitesThe chosen people of God, who were journeying from Mount Sinai to the Promised Land. 2. The Cloud of the LORD A manifestation of God's presence and guidance, leading the Israelites through the wilderness. 3. The Wilderness The desert area through which the Israelites traveled, representing both physical and spiritual challenges. 4. Moses The leader of the Israelites, who communicated God's instructions to the people. 5. The Camp The temporary dwelling place of the Israelites, which they set out from as they followed God's guidance. Teaching Points God's Presence and GuidanceThe cloud symbolizes God's constant presence and guidance in our lives. Just as the Israelites relied on the cloud, we are called to seek and follow God's direction daily. Trust in God's Timing The Israelites moved only when the cloud lifted, teaching us to trust in God's perfect timing rather than our own plans or desires. Spiritual Journey The journey through the wilderness represents our spiritual journey. We must remain attentive to God's leading, even when the path seems uncertain or challenging. Community and Leadership The Israelites moved as a community under Moses' leadership, highlighting the importance of unity and following godly leadership within the church. Faith in God's Provision The cloud provided shade and protection, reminding us to have faith in God's provision and care, even in difficult circumstances.Verse 34. - The cloud of the Lord was upon them by day. It would seem as if the cloud, which was luminous by night, dense and dark by day, spread itself upwards and backwards from over the ark, overshadowing the host as it followed - a refreshment at any rate to those who were near, perhaps to all, and a guiding beacon to those who were afar. To what extent the people at large were able to enjoy this shade amidst the burning heats of the desert we cannot possibly tell, but there is no doubt that it dwelt in the memory of the nation, and gave meaning to such expressions as the "shadow of the Almighty" (Psalm 91:1), and "the shadow of a cloud" (Isaiah 25:4, 5). 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Hebrew And the cloudוַעֲנַ֧ן (wa·‘ă·nan) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 6051: A cloud, the nimbus, thunder-cloud of the LORD יְהוָ֛ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel was over עֲלֵיהֶ֖ם (‘ă·lê·hem) Preposition | third person masculine plural Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against them by day יוֹמָ֑ם (yō·w·mām) Adverb Strong's 3119: Daytime, by day when they set out בְּנָסְעָ֖ם (bə·nā·sə·‘ām) Preposition-b | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 5265: To pull up, the tent-pins, start on a, journey from מִן־ (min-) Preposition Strong's 4480: A part of, from, out of the camp. הַֽמַּחֲנֶֽה׃ (ham·ma·ḥă·neh) Article | Noun - common singular Strong's 4264: An encampment, an army Links Numbers 10:34 NIVNumbers 10:34 NLT Numbers 10:34 ESV Numbers 10:34 NASB Numbers 10:34 KJV Numbers 10:34 BibleApps.com Numbers 10:34 Biblia Paralela Numbers 10:34 Chinese Bible Numbers 10:34 French Bible Numbers 10:34 Catholic Bible OT Law: Numbers 10:34 The cloud of Yahweh was over them (Nu Num.) |