Exodus 40:36 nasb — Throughout all their journeys whenever the cloud was taken up from over the tabernacle, the sons of Israel would set ou…

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"Throughout all their journeys whenever the cloud was taken up from over the tabernacle, the sons of Israel would set out;"

— Exodus 40:36, NASB

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Exodus 40 — Context

33

He erected the court all around the tabernacle and the altar, and hung up the veil for the gateway of the court. Thus 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 had settled on it, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle.

36

Throughout all their journeys whenever the cloud was taken up from over the tabernacle, the sons of Israel would set out;

37

but if the cloud was not taken up, then they did not set out until the day when it was taken up.

38

For throughout all their journeys, the cloud of the LORD was on the tabernacle by day, and there was fire in it by night, in the sight of all the house of Israel.

Exodus 40:36 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 40:36 say?
Exodus 40:36 in the NASB reads: “Throughout all their journeys whenever the cloud was taken up from over the tabernacle, the sons of Israel would set out;”
Where is Exodus 40:36 in the Bible?
Exodus 40:36 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 40, verse 36.
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 40:36.
What translation should I read Exodus 40:36 in?
Exodus 40:36 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 40:36?
Exodus 40:36 reads (NASB): “Throughout all their journeys whenever the cloud was taken up from over the tabernacle, the sons of Israel would set out;” 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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