Keraia
Psalm 78

Psalm 78:14

I Will Open My Mouth in Parables · Psalm 78:1–72
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Translations

Modern
He led them with a cloud by day and with a light of fire all night.
Traditional
In the daytime also he led them with a cloud, and all the night with a light of fire.
Literal
And He led them with the cloud by day, and all the night with a light of fire.
Latin
…et deduxit eos in nube diei, et tota nocte in illuminatione ignis.

Original

Hebrew
English
He led them with a cloud by day and with a light of fire all night.

Notes

Psalms 78:14

God used a cloud and a light of fire to guide and protect Israel in the wilderness (Exodus 13:21–22).

Psalms 78:12–16

The focus shifts from Ephraim (Psalm 78:9–11) to all of Israel. The psalmist thinks about God's power in Egypt (see Psalm 81:4–7) and in the wilderness.

Psalms 78:1–72

This wisdom psalm urges people to learn wisdom and share it faithfully.

Theme notes and profiles

The Cloud and Fire Wisdom Psalms

Parallels

Matthew 13:34–35

Glossary

Asaph Light Memorial Music Pillar of Fire and Cloud Psalms, Book of Song of Moses Zoan

Topics

Cloud: Pillar of Fire: Enlightening God: Mercy of God: Power of Light: Divided Into: Extraordinary or Miraculous Miracles: Design of The Emblems of the Holy Spirit: Fire: Illuminating Wicked (People): Punishment of