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.”
Exodus 40:38 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- 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.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- For the cloud of the Lord hung over the tabernacle by day, and a fire by night, in the sight of all the children of Israel throughout all their mansions.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- For the cloud of Jehovah was upon the tabernacle by day, and there was fire therein by night, in the sight of all the house of Israel, throughout all their journeys.
- DARBYDarby
- For the cloud of Jehovah was on the tabernacle by day, and fire was in it by night, before the eyes of all the house of Israel, throughout all their journeys.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- For the cloud of Yahweh was on the tabernacle by day, and there was fire in the cloud by night, in the sight of all the house of Israel, throughout all their journeys.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- for the cloud of Jehovah is on the tabernacle by day, and fire is in it by night, before the eyes of all the house of Israel in all their journeys.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- For the cloud of the LORD was over the tabernacle by day, and fire was in it by night, in the sight of all the house of Israel throughout all their journeys. ###
Context: Exodus 40
36And when the cloud was taken up from over the tabernacle, the children of Israel went onward in all their journeys:
37But if the cloud were not taken up, then they journeyed not till the day that it was taken up.
38For 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.
About Exodus 40: The Tabernacle Erected and Dedicated
The tabernacle is set up and the Ark of the Covenant is placed inside. The curtain is hung and the table for the Bread of the Presence and the lampstand are set up.
Commentary
Exodus 40 is a pivotal chapter in the book of Exodus, as it marks the completion of the tabernacle and the beginning of the Israelites’ journey to the Promised Land. In this chapter, Moses is instructed by God to set up the tabernacle according to the pattern that was shown to him on the mountain. Moses follows God’s instructions and sets up the tabernacle, and then God’s presence fills the tabernacle. This is a significant moment in the book of Exodus, as it marks the beginning of the Israelites’ journey to the Promised Land.