Translations
Modern
Sometimes the cloud remained over the tabernacle for only a few days, and they would camp at the LORD’s command and set out at the LORD’s command.
Traditional
And so it was, when the cloud was a few days upon the tabernacle; according to the commandment of the Lord they abode in their tents, and according to the commandment of the Lord they journeyed.
Literal
And it was, when the cloud was a few days above the tabernacle, according to the command of YHWH, that they would remain encamped. And according to the mouth of YHWH they would journey.
Latin
…quot diebus fuisset nubes super tabernaculum. Ad imperium Domini erigebant tentoria, et ad imperium illius deponebant.
Original
Hebrew
English
Sometimes the cloud remained over the tabernacle for only a few days, and they would camp at the LORD’s command and set out at the LORD’s command.
Notes
Even Israel's enemies saw the fiery cloud (14:14). This clearly represented God's glorious presence and the way he guided their movement.
This passage is similar to Exodus 40:17, 34–38. It gives more details about how God used the pillar of cloud and fire to lead his people (see also Exodus 13:21–22). The Lord was faithful and clearly guided his people in the wilderness.
Theme notes and profiles
Parallels
Glossary
Biblical Concept of Law Deuteronomy, Book of Numbers, Book of
Topics
Cloud of Glory was Designed to Regulate the Movements of Israel Cloud: Pillar of Fire: Pillar of Fire God: Preserver in the Wilderness Obedience: The Israelites The High Priest: Duties of Consecrating the Levites The Theocracy: or Immediate Government by God: Consisted in His: Directing the Movements of the Nation