Numbers 10:34
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 Version
and 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 Bible
The 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 Bible
And 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 1917
And 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.

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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
The cloud provided shade and protection from the harsh desert sun, symbolizing God's care and provision. This protection is reminiscent of Psalm 121:5-6, where God is described as a shade at the right hand, protecting from the sun by day. The constant presence of the cloud reassured the Israelites of God's continual oversight and care, much like the Holy Spirit's role in the life of a believer today.

when they set out from the camp
The movement of the cloud dictated the Israelites' journey, indicating when they should travel and when they should rest. This reflects the importance of obedience and reliance on God's timing and direction. The Israelites' journey from the camp is a metaphor for the Christian life, where believers are called to follow God's leading. This is echoed in Romans 8:14, where those led by the Spirit of God are called sons of God. The setting out from the camp also signifies a step of faith, trusting in God's provision and guidance for the unknown journey ahead.

Persons / Places / Events
1. The Israelites
The 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 Guidance
The 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).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
And the cloud
וַעֲנַ֧ן (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


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