Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version That is how it continued to be; the cloud covered it, and at night it looked like fire. New Living Translation This was the regular pattern—at night the cloud that covered the Tabernacle had the appearance of fire. English Standard Version So it was always: the cloud covered it by day and the appearance of fire by night. Berean Standard Bible It remained that way continually; the cloud would cover the tabernacle by day, and at night it would appear like fire. King James Bible So it was alway: the cloud covered it by day, and the appearance of fire by night. New King James Version So it was always: the cloud covered it by day, and the appearance of fire by night. New American Standard Bible That is how it was continuously; the cloud would cover it by day, and the appearance of fire by night. NASB 1995 So it was continuously; the cloud would cover it by day, and the appearance of fire by night. NASB 1977 So it was continuously; the cloud would cover it by day, and the appearance of fire by night. Legacy Standard Bible So it was continuously; the cloud would cover it by day, and the appearance of fire by night. Amplified Bible So it was continuously; the cloud covered it by day, and the appearance of fire by night. Christian Standard Bible It remained that way continuously: the cloud would cover it, appearing like fire at night. Holman Christian Standard Bible It remained that way continuously: the cloud would cover it, appearing like fire at night. American Standard Version So it was alway: the cloud covered it, and the appearance of fire by night. English Revised Version So it was alway: the cloud covered it, and the appearance of fire by night. GOD'S WORD® Translation The smoke always glowed this way. At night the smoke covering the tent glowed like fire. International Standard Version It was so continuously—there was a cloud covering by day, and a fire cloud appeared at night. Majority Standard Bible It remained that way continually; the cloud would cover the tabernacle by day, and at night it would appear like fire. NET Bible This is the way it used to be continually: The cloud would cover it by day, and there was a fiery appearance by night. New Heart English Bible So it was continually. The cloud covered it by day, and the appearance of fire by night. Webster's Bible Translation So it was always; the cloud covered it by day, and the appearance of fire by night. World English Bible So it was continually. The cloud covered it, and the appearance of fire by night. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionso it is continually; the cloud covers it, also the appearance of fire by night. Young's Literal Translation so it is continually; the cloud covereth it, also the appearance of fire by night. Smith's Literal Translation So shall it be always: the cloud shall cover it, and the appearance of fire by night. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleSo it was always: by day the cloud covered it, and by night as it were the appearance of fire. Catholic Public Domain Version This was so continually: throughout the day a cloud covered it, and throughout the night, the appearance of fire. New American Bible It was always so: during the day the cloud covered the tabernacle and at night had the appearance of fire. New Revised Standard Version It was always so: the cloud covered it by day and the appearance of fire by night. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleSo it was always: the cloud covered it by day, and the appearance of fire by night; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated So it was constantly, and a cloud was covering it by day and the appearance of fire in the night. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917So it was alway: the cloud covered it, and the appearance of fire by night. Brenton Septuagint Translation So it was continually: the cloud covered it by day, and the appearance of fire by night. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Cloud Above the Tabernacle15On 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. 16It remained that way continually; the cloud would cover the tabernacle by day, and at night it would appear like fire. 17Whenever the cloud was lifted from above the Tent, the Israelites would set out, and wherever the cloud settled, there the Israelites would camp.… 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 40:34-38 Then the cloud covered the Tent of Meeting, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle. / Moses was unable to enter the Tent of Meeting because the cloud had settled on it, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle. / Whenever the cloud was lifted from above the tabernacle, the Israelites would set out through all the stages of their journey. ... 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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 So it was always: the cloud covered it by day, and the appearance of fire by night. Numbers 9:18-22 At the commandment of the LORD the children of Israel journeyed, and at the commandment of the LORD they pitched: as long as the cloud abode upon the tabernacle they rested in their tents… 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 40:38 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. Jump to Previous Alway Always Appearance Cloud Continually Continued Continuously Cover Covered Covereth Fire Light Night TimesJump to Next Alway Always Appearance Cloud Continually Continued Continuously Cover Covered Covereth Fire Light Night TimesNumbers 9 1. The Passover is again commanded6. A second Passover for the unclean or absent 15. The cloud directs the removals and encampments of the Israelites It remained that way continually; This phrase emphasizes the constancy and faithfulness of God's presence with the Israelites. The cloud and fire were perpetual signs of divine guidance and protection. This continual presence is reminiscent of God's promise to never leave nor forsake His people, as seen in Deuteronomy 31:6. It also foreshadows the New Testament promise of the Holy Spirit's continual presence with believers (John 14:16-17). the cloud would cover the tabernacle by day, and at night it would appear like fire. Persons / Places / Events 1. The IsraelitesThe chosen people of God, who were journeying through the wilderness after their exodus from Egypt. They relied on God's guidance for their travels. 2. The Tabernacle The portable dwelling place for the divine presence of God among the Israelites. It was central to their worship and community life. 3. The Cloud and Fire Manifestations of God's presence and guidance. The cloud covered the Tabernacle by day, and the appearance of fire by night, symbolizing God's constant presence and protection. 4. Moses The leader of the Israelites, who communicated God's instructions to the people and ensured they followed His guidance. 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 God's Constant PresenceJust as the cloud and fire were constant reminders of God's presence with the Israelites, believers today can trust in God's continual presence in their lives through the Holy Spirit. Guidance and Obedience The Israelites had to follow the cloud and fire, teaching us the importance of seeking and following God's guidance in our daily decisions and life direction. Protection and Provision The cloud and fire not only guided but also protected the Israelites. We can find comfort in knowing that God provides and protects us in our spiritual journey. Faith in Uncertainty The Israelites' journey through the wilderness required faith in God's timing and direction. Similarly, we are called to trust God even when the path ahead is unclear. Symbolism of Light The fire by night symbolizes God's light in the darkness. As Christians, we are called to reflect Christ's light in a world that often seems dark and uncertain.(16) The cloud covered it by day.--There is no need for the insertion of the words in italics. It was the same cloud which was "alway" over the Tabernacle during the continuance of the journeyings through the wilderness. And the appearance of fire by night.--Better, and there was the appearance of fire by night. (Comp. Exodus 13:21-22.) Verse 16. - So it was alway. This supernatural phenomenon was not transitory, like the glory-cloud within the tabernacle (Exodus 40:35; cf. 1 Kings 8:10), but permanent, as long at least as the Israelites were in the wilderness.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew It remainedיִהְיֶ֣ה (yih·yeh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be that way כֵּ֚ן (kên) Adverb Strong's 3651: So -- thus continually; תָמִ֔יד (ṯā·mîḏ) Adverb Strong's 8548: Continuance, constant, ellipt, the regular, sacrifice the cloud הֶעָנָ֖ן (he·‘ā·nān) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6051: A cloud, the nimbus, thunder-cloud would cover [the tabernacle] [by day], יְכַסֶּ֑נּוּ (yə·ḵas·sen·nū) Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine singular Strong's 3680: To plump, fill up hollows, to cover and at night לָֽיְלָה׃ (lā·yə·lāh) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3915: A twist, night, adversity it would appear וּמַרְאֵה־ (ū·mar·’êh-) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4758: Sight, appearance, vision like fire. אֵ֖שׁ (’êš) Noun - common singular Strong's 784: A fire Links Numbers 9:16 NIVNumbers 9:16 NLT Numbers 9:16 ESV Numbers 9:16 NASB Numbers 9:16 KJV Numbers 9:16 BibleApps.com Numbers 9:16 Biblia Paralela Numbers 9:16 Chinese Bible Numbers 9:16 French Bible Numbers 9:16 Catholic Bible OT Law: Numbers 9:16 So it was continually (Nu Num.) |
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