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Exodus 13:21

Exodus 13:22 net — He did not remove the pillar of cloud by day nor the pillar of fire by night from before the people.

NET Bible

"He did not remove the pillar of cloud by day nor the pillar of fire by night from before the people."

— Exodus 13:22, NET Bible

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Exodus 13 — Context

19

Moses took the bones of Joseph with him, for Joseph had made the Israelites solemnly swear,“God will surely attend to you, and you will carry my bones up from this place with you.”

20

They journeyed from Sukkoth and camped in Etham, on the edge of the desert.

21

Now the LORD was going before them by day in a pillar of cloud to lead them in the way, and by night in a pillar of fire to give them light, so that they could travel day or night.

22

He did not remove the pillar of cloud by day nor the pillar of fire by night from before the people.

Exodus 13:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 13:22 say?
Exodus 13:22 in the NET Bible reads: “He did not remove the pillar of cloud by day nor the pillar of fire by night from before 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 (NET): “He did not remove the pillar of cloud by day nor the pillar of fire by night from before 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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