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Deuteronomy 31

Deuteronomy 31:15

God Commissions Joshua · Deuteronomy 31:14–23
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Translations

Modern
Then the LORD appeared at the tent in a pillar of cloud, and the cloud stood over the entrance to the tent.
Traditional
And the Lord appeared in the tabernacle in a pillar of a cloud: and the pillar of the cloud stood over the door of the tabernacle.
Literal
And YHWH appeared at the tabernacle in a pillar of cloud, and the pillar of cloud stood above the door of the tent.
Latin
…apparuitque Dominus ibi in columna nubis, quæ stetit in introitu tabernaculi.

Original

Hebrew
English
Then the LORD appeared at the tent in a pillar of cloud, and the cloud stood over the entrance to the tent.

Notes

Deuteronomy 31:15

Since God is Spirit, people cannot see him unless he chooses to show his glory physically. The pillar of cloud was one such display, sometimes called a theophany (see study note on 1:33). When the pillar appeared, those who saw it recognized God's presence (see Exodus 33:9; Numbers 12:5).

Deuteronomy 31:1–29

For a covenant document to remain binding and important, it had to be kept in a place where both sides could easily find it.

The book of Deuteronomy needed to be preserved for future generations. In this way, Israel would continue to remember to submit to the Lord’s rule.

Glossary

Archaeology and the Bible Book of Exodus Deuteronomy, Book of Joshua, Book of Moses Numbers, Book of Pillar of Fire and Cloud

Topics

Christian Minister: Charge Delivered To Cloud: Pillar of Death: Scenes of Death of Moses God: Appearances of To Moses and Joshua Tabernacle: The Lord Reveals Himself At