Exodus 40:34 net — Then the cloud covered the tent of meeting, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle.

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"Then the cloud covered the tent of meeting, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle."

— Exodus 40:34, NET Bible

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Exodus 40 — Context

31

Moses and Aaron and his sons would wash their hands and their feet from it.

32

Whenever they entered the tent of meeting, and whenever they approached the altar, they would wash, just as the LORD had commanded Moses.

33

And he set up the courtyard around the tabernacle and the altar, and put the curtain at the gate of the courtyard. So Moses finished the work.

34

Then the cloud covered the tent of meeting, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle.

35

Moses was not able to enter the tent of meeting because the cloud settled on it and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle.

36

But when the cloud was lifted up from the tabernacle, the Israelites would set out on all their journeys;

37

but if the cloud was not lifted up, then they would not journey further until the day it was lifted up.

Exodus 40:34 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 40:34 say?
Exodus 40:34 in the NET Bible reads: “Then the cloud covered the tent of meeting, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle.”
Where is Exodus 40:34 in the Bible?
Exodus 40:34 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 40, verse 34.
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 40:34.
What translation should I read Exodus 40:34 in?
Exodus 40:34 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 40:34?
Exodus 40:34 reads (NET): “Then the cloud covered the tent of meeting, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle.” 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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