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Exodus 13:22 cpdv — These never failed: a pillar of cloud by day, and a pillar of fire by night, in the sight of the people.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"These never failed: a pillar of cloud by day, and a pillar of fire by night, in the sight of the people. "

— Exodus 13:22, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Exodus 13 — Context

19

Also, Moses took the bones of Joseph with him, because he had sworn to the sons of Israel, saying: “God will visit you. Carry my bones away from here with you.”

20

And setting out from Soccoth, they encamped at Etham, in the most distant parts of the wilderness.

21

Now the Lord preceded them to show them the way, by day with a pillar of cloud, and by night with a pillar of fire, so that he might be the leader of their journey at both times.

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These never failed: a pillar of cloud by day, and a pillar of fire by night, in the sight of the people.

Exodus 13:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Exodus 13:22 say?
Exodus 13:22 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “These never failed: a pillar of cloud by day, and a pillar of fire by night, in the sight of the people. ”
Where is Exodus 13:22 in the Bible?
Exodus 13:22 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 13, verse 22.
Who wrote Exodus?
Exodus is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Exodus about?
Exodus tells of Israel's deliverance from slavery in Egypt and the giving of the Law at Mount Sinai. Through the plagues, the Passover, the crossing of the Red Sea, and the covenant at Sinai, God reveals himself as Redeemer and comes to dwell among his people in the tabernacle.
What are the major themes of Exodus?
Exodus explores themes including Deliverance, Covenant, Law, God's Presence, Worship, Redemption. These themes shape the meaning and context of Exodus 13:22.
What translation should I read Exodus 13:22 in?
Exodus 13:22 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Exodus 13:22?
Exodus 13:22 reads (CPDV): “These never failed: a pillar of cloud by day, and a pillar of fire by night, in the sight of the people. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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