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Cloud, Pillar Of

The pillar of cloud by day and of fire by night that God caused to pass before the camp of the children of Israel when in the wilderness. The cloud, which became a pillar when the host moved, seems to have rested at other times on the tabernacle, whence god is said to have “come down in the pillar.” (Numbers 12:5; Exodus 33:9,10) It preceded the host, apparently resting on the ark which led the way. (Exodus 13:21; 40:36) etc.; Numb 9:15-23; 10:34

In the Bible

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Verses where Cloud, Pillar Of is named. Berean Standard Bible (public domain).

  • Deuteronomy 31:15

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

  • Exodus 13:21

    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.

  • Exodus 13:22

    Neither the pillar of cloud by day nor the pillar of fire by night left its place before the people.

  • Exodus 14:19

    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,

  • Exodus 33:9

    As Moses entered the tent, the pillar of cloud would come down and remain at the entrance, and the LORD would speak with Moses.

  • Exodus 33:10

    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.

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Sources · Smith's Bible Dictionary (1884)

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